The Montagne Center, built in 1984, is a 10,746-seat multi-purpose arena in Beaumont, Texas designed especially for the basketball program. After one year of operation, the arena's seating capacity was expanded from 8,000 in basketball configuration to its current seating capacity of 10,080. The 10,080 capacity is made up of 8,102 permanent seats and a telescopic bleacher system totaling 1,978 seats. All seats are cushioned with the exception of folding back seats in the four rows of seats at the very top of the arena. Including floor seating, the arena has a maximum capacity of 10,746 in event configuration. The Montagne Center is currently home to the Lamar University Cardinals and Lady Cardinals basketball teams.