McKale Center

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5 upcoming events

Embry-Riddle Prescott Eagles at Arizona Wildcats Women’s BasketballOct 22, 2026 · In 6 daysfrom $8.40Eastern Washington Eagles at Arizona Wildcats BasketballOct 23, 2026 · In 7 daysfrom $4.85Cal Poly Mustangs at Arizona Wildcats BasketballNov 5, 2026 · In 20 daysfrom $11.56Incarnate Word Cardinals at Arizona Wildcats BasketballDec 28, 2026from $16.60Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona Wildcats BasketballMar 3, 2027from $42.01

Getting there

Around McKale Center:

  • 2nd Street & Cherry Avenue station (streetcar) · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • 2nd Street & Highland Avenue station (streetcar) · 0.4 mi · about 11 min walk
  • Helen Street & Warren Avenue station (streetcar) · 0.5 mi · about 13 min walk
  • 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 195 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Aloft Tucson University (0.4 mi), Graduate by Hilton Tucson (0.7 mi), Tucson Marriott University Park (0.8 mi)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at McKale Center this week?
In the next 7 days: Embry-Riddle Prescott Eagles at Arizona Wildcats Women's Basketball (Thu, Oct 22).
How many people does McKale Center hold?
About 14,545 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at McKale Center?
McKale Center is home to Arizona Wildcats, Arizona Wildcats women's basketball and Arizona Wildcats men's basketball.
What other names has McKale Center had?
It has also been known as McKale Memorial Center and Lute & Bobbi Olson Court.
Is McKale Center indoors?
Yes. McKale Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to McKale Center by public transit?
The closest stop is 2nd Street & Cherry Avenue station (streetcar), 0.3 mi away, about 8 min walk. Also nearby: 2nd Street & Highland Avenue station (streetcar), 0.4 mi away; Helen Street & Warren Avenue station (streetcar), 0.5 mi away. There are 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near McKale Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 195 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.