NIU Convocation Center

  • 1517 West Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, Illinois 60115
  • 10,000 capacity
  • Opened 2002
  • Home of Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball, Northern Illinois Huskies women's basketball

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Getting there

Around NIU Convocation Center:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 6 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 34 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Comfort Inn DeKalb (0.2 mi), Red Roof Inn – DeKalb (0.3 mi), Hampton Inn – DeKalb (0.7 mi)

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Good to know

How many people does NIU Convocation Center hold?
About 10,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at NIU Convocation Center?
NIU Convocation Center is home to Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball and Northern Illinois Huskies women's basketball.
Is NIU Convocation Center indoors?
Yes. NIU Convocation Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to NIU Convocation Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of NIU Convocation Center, but there are 6 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near NIU Convocation Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 34 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.