Williams Arena Tickets

Open since February 1928, Williams Arena is one of the oldest arenas in the country. Home to the University of Minnesota Men's and Women's Golden Gophers Basketball, is located right on campus in southeast Minneapolis. It is locally known as The Barn because of its resemblance to a farm building, and the student section of the venue is called The Barnyard. The Golden Gophers belong to the NCAA Big Ten Conference. The playing floor is unique in that it is raised approximately 2 feet off the ground. This means that the benches, officials' tables and even first-row fans are seated below the floor. This, along with its arched, airline hangar-style roof, gives Williams Arena an old-school charm. Get the best tickets to Williams Arena events at StubHub.

What is the Williams Arena seating capacity?

The arena holds 14,675 seats, including a student section, 18 upper-level boxes, lower-level seats with backs, and upper-level bench seating.

Where are the best seats at Williams Arena?

Courtside seats are usually the most desired, especially if you like to be at the front and center of the action. Williams Arena tickets for box seating allow small groups to gather with a little more room to spread out while the upper levels give you views of the entire playing court.

Is Williams Arena wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, accessible seating is available in Sections 114-120 along with companion seating. You will also find ramps and accessible restrooms at the arena.

Is on-site parking available?

Yes, there are parking lots on-site. Depending on how full the lots are, you may need to park at the TCF Bank Stadium lots across the street and walk back to the arena. There are also various parking spaces on campus.

Is Williams Arena accessible by public transportation?

Yes, you can take a Metro Transit bus that serves the University of Minnesota East Bank station. From there, you can catch the East Bank Circulator or the Campus Connector to reach the arena.

What food and drink options are available at the arena?

Williams Arena has a few concessions offering regular arena fare like hot dogs, burgers, nachos and pretzels. You can also find favorites like Famous Dave's, Maui Wowi, Subway and Palmero's Pizza in stand-alone kiosks. Because it is located on campus, no alcoholic beverages are permitted in the arena.

What other entertainment options are nearby?

Downtown Minneapolis is about 3 miles from the campus. Head over to Nicolette Mall to find a bustling district of upscale shopping, dining and bars. Head north to the banks of the Mississippi River and walk down to the Stone Arch Bridge to take in sights of the city. If you head south of the Twin Cities to the Mall of America, you can experience shopping like never before in a mall with its own fun park.