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Carnesecca Arena

Carnesecca Arena is the Division I basketball home of St. John's women in Queens. This FanProof guide focuses… Read more

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Reviewed 10.4.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The current visitor guide recommends the garage north of DaSilva Memorial Field, reached via Gate 6 at Goethals Avenue/170th Street or eastbound Union Turnpike opposite 171st Street. Limited Law School parking uses Gate 2 on Utopia Parkway between 80th Road and 80th Drive. Visitor campus parking is free, subject to availability.
Arrive
Carnesecca Arena opens to the public one hour before the game. On basketball days, Carnesecca Plaza security checkpoints open 90 minutes before tip-off.
Exact location
Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NYOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
St. John’s encourages public transportation while construction limits parking. Queens campus bus services connect with subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road; plan the last leg to campus before traveling.
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View of Carnesecca Arena, home of St. John's women basketball.
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Home teams
St. John's women basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity5,602arena seating capacity published by St. John’s Athletics
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The posted guest policy limits bags to 16 × 16 × 8 inches, with backpacks allowed only if they fit under the seat. Expect metal detection and bag search; there is no bag/coat check or re-entry. One factory-sealed soft plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted; medical or special-needs exceptions apply.

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Destination: Carnesecca Arena, Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY. Carnesecca Arena opens to the public one hour before the game. On basketball days, Carnesecca Plaza security checkpoints open 90 minutes before tip-off. St. John’s encourages public transportation while construction limits parking. Queens campus bus services connect with subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road; plan the last leg to campus before traveling.

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The posted guest policy limits bags to 16 × 16 × 8 inches, with backpacks allowed only if they fit under the seat. Expect metal detection and bag search; there is no bag/coat check or re-entry. One factory-sealed soft plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted; medical or special-needs exceptions apply.

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Official Carnesecca Arena — current construction parking and security checkpoints (opens in a new tab)Official Carnesecca Arena — screening, bags and no re-entry (opens in a new tab)Official St. John's women basketball and game-day information (opens in a new tab)

St. John’s encourages public transportation while construction limits parking. Queens campus bus services connect with subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road; plan the last leg to campus before traveling. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Need to Know

Watch out for
The posted guest policy limits bags to 16 × 16 × 8 inches, with backpacks allowed only if they fit under the seat. Expect metal detection and bag search; there is no bag/coat check or re-entry. One factory-sealed soft plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted; medical or special-needs exceptions apply.
Good arrival window
Carnesecca Arena opens to the public one hour before the game. On basketball days, Carnesecca Plaza security checkpoints open 90 minutes before tip-off.
Main transit note
St. John’s encourages public transportation while construction limits parking. Queens campus bus services connect with subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road; plan the last leg to campus before traveling.
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Parking At A Glance

Best option
The current visitor guide recommends the garage north of DaSilva Memorial Field, reached via Gate 6 at Goethals Avenue/170th Street or eastbound Union Turnpike opposite 171st Street. Limited Law School parking uses Gate 2 on Utopia Parkway between 80th Road and 80th Drive. Visitor campus parking is free, subject to availability.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

Carnesecca Arena reflects St. John's women traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓St. John's women traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

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Reviewed 10.4.26

For Carnesecca Arena: confirm the exact St. John's women parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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