- 8 upcoming events
- 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60208
- 8,117 capacity
- Opened 1952
- Home of Northwestern Wildcats, Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball, Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball
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Hotel prices near Welsh-Ryan Arena from booking sites, via Stay22.
8 upcoming events
Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Women’s VolleyballOct 22, 2026 · In 4 daysfrom $7.03Binghamton Bearcats at Northwestern Wildcats BasketballNov 2, 2026 · In 15 daysfrom $12.12Boston University Terriers at Northwestern Wildcats Mens BasketballNov 9, 2026 · In 22 daysfrom $18.18DePaul Blue Demons at Northwestern Wildcats BasketballNov 13, 2026 · In 26 daysfrom $43.66Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats BasketballJan 3, 2027from $76.38Penn State Lady Lions at Northwestern Wildcats Women’s BasketballFeb 4, 2027from $24.24Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats Womens BasketballFeb 25, 2027from $33.94Nebraska Cornhuskers at Northwestern Wildcats BasketballFeb 27, 2027from $103.02
Getting there
Around Welsh-Ryan Arena:
- Evanston Central Street station (train, subway) · 0.4 mi · about 9 min walk
- Linden station (subway) · 0.4 mi · about 11 min walk
- Noyes station (subway) · 0.8 mi · about 20 min walk
- 8 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 20 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 656 spaces
- Closest airports: Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 12.5 mi · Chicago Midway International (MDW) 19.7 mi · General Mitchell International (MKE) 61.7 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near Welsh-Ryan Arena
There is no hotel mapped within 0.75 miles of Welsh-Ryan Arena. There are 2 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly American and burger.
Places to eat
- Mustard's Last Stand · burger · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- The Spot · American · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Good to know
What's on at Welsh-Ryan Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball (Thu, Oct 22).
How many people does Welsh-Ryan Arena hold?
About 8,117 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Welsh-Ryan Arena?
Welsh-Ryan Arena is home to Northwestern Wildcats, Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball and Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball.
What other names has Welsh-Ryan Arena had?
It has also been known as Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Where can I eat near Welsh-Ryan Arena?
There are 2 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly American and burger. Closest: Mustard's Last Stand (burger, 0.2 mi) and The Spot (American, 0.3 mi).
Is Welsh-Ryan Arena indoors?
Yes. Welsh-Ryan Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Welsh-Ryan Arena by public transit?
The closest stop is Evanston Central Street station (train, subway), 0.4 mi away, about 9 min walk. Also nearby: Linden station (subway), 0.4 mi away; Noyes station (subway), 0.8 mi away. There are 8 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Welsh-Ryan Arena?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), 50 ft away in a straight line. Also near: Chicago Midway International (MDW), 19.7 mi; General Mitchell International (MKE), 61.7 mi.
Is there parking near Welsh-Ryan Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 20 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 656 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.