UC announces increased capacity at Fifth Third Arena Additional ticket availability announced for Fifth Third Arena. (Photo: FOX19 NOW/Robert Guaderrama) By Kim Schupp | February 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM EST - Updated February 23 at 3:13 PM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics announced additional ticket availability inside Fifth Third Arena for upcoming men’s basketball games and volleyball matches. Athletics was granted an attendance variance by the state which allows for crowds of around 1,135 fans inside the arena on game days. The department said all additional seating will be in the upper bowl with fans seated socially distant in the Incline, Upper Sideline and Varsity View sections.