Welsh-Ryan Arena

Capacity: 7,039

Home Teams: Northwestern Wildcats Basketball (NCAA College Basketball)

Welsh-Ryan Arena Events

Located in the city of Lincoln, Welsh-Ryan Arena is home to the Northwestern Wildcats basketball, wrestling, and women's volleyball teams. While the Wildcats have never been known for success on the national stage in basketball, the men’s team did make their first-ever appearance in the NCAA March Madness postseason tournament in 2017, a feat they repeated in 2023.. The Welsh-Ryan Arena‘s age and size mean that it is not typically used for concerts or similar events these days.

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Welsh-Ryan Arena?

Northwestern Wildcats basketball home games draw in big crowds to Welsh-Ryan Arena for home games. For the cheapest tickets to Wildcats games at Welsh-Ryan Arena, check the TicketX listings on this page and use our handy TicketX seating chart to compare seating options. Buy your tickets with the lowest commission fees from TicketX with just one single click!

Welsh-Ryan Arena Seating Chart

Welsh-Ryan Arena provides a range of different seating options, including premium seating as well as general admission seating. 

Getting to Welsh-Ryan Arena (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Welsh-Ryan Arena via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Welsh-Ryan Arena via public transportation

Local city buses stop just a 5 minute walk away from Welsh-Ryan Arena. A taxi or ride-share is another decent option.

Getting to Welsh-Ryan Arena by car

Driving to Welsh-Ryan Arena in your own vehicle is straightforward as long as you arrive early to get through event or game day traffic. The arena website has driving directions and maps.

Does Welsh-Ryan Arena have on-site parking?

Public parking is available near Welsh-Ryan Arena in two large lots. Visit the NU Sports website for full parking details. 

How much does Welsh-Ryan Arena parking cost?

Public parking in the two large lots near Welsh-Ryan Arena costs $15 during sporting events. Check the venue website to confirm parking prices.