Williams Arena Minneapolis

  • 6 upcoming events
  • 1926 Southeast University Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
  • 14,625 capacity
  • Opened 1928
  • Home of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball

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6 upcoming events

Northern Iowa Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Women’s BasketballDec 9, 2026 · In 52 daysfrom $11.39Alcorn State Braves at Minnesota Golden Gophers BasketballDec 20, 2026from $26.32Michigan Wolverines at Minnesota Golden Gophers BasketballFeb 16, 2027from $85.54Michigan Wolverines at Minnesota Golden Gophers Womens BasketballFeb 17, 2027from $45.95Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers BasketballFeb 21, 2027from $58.26Ohio State Buckeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers BasketballMar 4, 2027from $61.98

Getting there

Around Williams Arena Minneapolis:

  • East Bank station (light rail) · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Stadium Village station (light rail) · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • Prospect Park station (light rail) · 0.7 mi · about 18 min walk
  • 17 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 123 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 9,481 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis (800 ft), Days Inn (0.3 mi), Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area (0.5 mi)

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

Good to know

What's on at Williams Arena Minneapolis this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Northern Iowa Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball (Wed, Dec 9).
How many people does Williams Arena Minneapolis hold?
About 14,625 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Williams Arena Minneapolis?
Williams Arena Minneapolis is home to Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball and Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball.
Is Williams Arena Minneapolis indoors?
Yes. Williams Arena Minneapolis is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Williams Arena Minneapolis by public transit?
The closest stop is East Bank station (light rail), 0.2 mi away, about 6 min walk. Also nearby: Stadium Village station (light rail), 0.3 mi away; Prospect Park station (light rail), 0.7 mi away. There are 17 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Williams Arena Minneapolis?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 123 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 9,481 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.