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Lawlor Events Center

Nevada basketball's campus arena sits at the north end of the University of Nevada, Reno, where a university… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
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Officially listed bag sizes

Clear bag

no larger than12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in6 in12 in

Small clutch / wallet

no larger than4.5 × 6.5 in

4.5 in6.5 in2 DIMENSIONS LISTED

Clear bags and small non-clear clutches use different size limits.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the university's current Lawlor event instructions and enter the assigned campus parking area from the recommended approach.
Arrive
Lawlor Events Center’s ticket office is at ground level beneath the stairs facing Virginia Street. Its basketball ticket-office opening is two hours before the game; that is not a promise that arena doors open then. Check your actual event for entry times. Accessible parking is on the first level of the West Stadium Parking Complex north of Lawlor; fees and availability vary. The linked basketball and parking diagrams are explicitly from 2025–26, so verify current event sections, parking access and rates before purchasing.
Exact location
1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The arena is on the UNR campus north of downtown; check current RTC service and university event guidance rather than assuming a normal class-day route.
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Real fan takeI got a picture with Macho Man Randy Savage (who was standing in line at concessions to get his own nachos)!One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
The broad exterior stairways, handrails and curved glass frontage at Lawlor Events Center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. From the current official visit page; capture date is unspecified. These stairs do not identify the accessible entrance.
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The broad exterior stairways, handrails and curved glass frontage at Lawlor Events Center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. From the current official visit page; capture date is unspecified. These stairs do not identify the accessible entrance.

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Home teams
Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball / Nevada Wolf Pack women's basketball
Upcoming Events
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity11,536published capacity
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1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557

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Visit preparation checklist

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Clear bags and small non-clear clutches use different size limits. All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

Lawlor Events Center official venue information (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557. Lawlor Events Center’s ticket office is at ground level beneath the stairs facing Virginia Street. Its basketball ticket-office opening is two hours before the game; that is not a promise that arena doors open then. Check your actual event for entry times. Accessible parking is on the first level of the West Stadium Parking Complex north of Lawlor; fees and availability vary. The linked basketball and parking diagrams are explicitly from 2025–26, so verify current event sections, parking access and rates before purchasing. The arena is on the UNR campus north of downtown; check current RTC service and university event guidance rather than assuming a normal class-day route. Use the university's current Lawlor event instructions and enter the assigned campus parking area from the recommended approach.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Lawlor Events Center’s ticket office is at ground level beneath the stairs facing Virginia Street. Its basketball ticket-office opening is two hours before the game; that is not a promise that arena doors open then. Check your actual event for entry times. Accessible parking is on the first level of the West Stadium Parking Complex north of Lawlor; fees and availability vary. The linked basketball and parking diagrams are explicitly from 2025–26, so verify current event sections, parking access and rates before purchasing.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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Lawlor Events Center FAQs (opens in a new tab)

The arena is on the UNR campus north of downtown; check current RTC service and university event guidance rather than assuming a normal class-day route. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Lawlor Events Center photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

Compare each photo’s section, row and event with your ticket. Fan photographs document particular dates and configurations; current staging and sightlines can differ.

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Seating chart

Lawlor Events Center — 2025–26 men’s basketball sections

Lawlor Events Center: Seating chart, Lawlor Events Center — 2025–26 men’s basketball sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Nevada men’s basketball season-ticket chart explicitly dated 2025–26. It identifies numbered bowl sections, lettered floor areas and accessible seating. Printed amounts are historical season prices including premiums, not current single-game prices or availability. Retain the season label and compare your current game’s seller chart and ticket.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Lawlor Events Center (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Venue layout

Lawlor Events Center — 2025–26 basketball parking orientation

Lawlor Events Center: Venue layout, Lawlor Events Center — 2025–26 basketball parking orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official Nevada men’s basketball parking diagram explicitly dated 2025–26. It shows Lawlor, West Stadium parking, nearby facilities and a rideshare pickup area. Printed prices, reserved access and free-parking labels are historical season terms, not current guarantees. This is an exterior orientation plan; confirm current parking instructions with the university.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Lawlor Events Center (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Nevada Wolf Pack basketball and university-scale touring events
Watch out for
Lawlor Events Center allows one clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or one-gallon clear storage bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying an infant require inspection and tagging. Backpacks, camera cases and tinted or mesh bags do not meet the policy. Re-entry is prohibited. Compare the linked fan photos by section, row and event; they show particular games and do not guarantee current seat availability or an identical sightline.
Good arrival window
Lawlor Events Center’s ticket office is at ground level beneath the stairs facing Virginia Street. Its basketball ticket-office opening is two hours before the game; that is not a promise that arena doors open then. Check your actual event for entry times. Accessible parking is on the first level of the West Stadium Parking Complex north of Lawlor; fees and availability vary. The linked basketball and parking diagrams are explicitly from 2025–26, so verify current event sections, parking access and rates before purchasing.
Main transit note
The arena is on the UNR campus north of downtown; check current RTC service and university event guidance rather than assuming a normal class-day route.
Sources5 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Moderate

What to do
Use the university's current Lawlor event instructions and enter the assigned campus parking area from the recommended approach.
Best option
The campus lot or garage identified for the event on the official Lawlor visit page
Avoid
Entering the UNR campus on ordinary class-day assumptions instead of the Lawlor event route and assigned parking area
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Lawlor's campus setting means a familiar Reno drive can change once university event controls begin.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

For basketball, the lower sideline balances proximity and a complete court view; touring-event floor plans require the live map.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The building concentrates Nevada basketball energy in a traditional college arena setting.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓The building concentrates Nevada basketball energy in a traditional college arena setting.
  • ✓For basketball, the lower sideline balances proximity and a complete court view; touring-event floor plans require the live map.
  • ✓Nevada Wolf Pack basketball and university-scale touring events.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know Before You Book

  • ×Campus traffic controls.
  • ×Event-specific parking permissions.
  • ×A steeper upper-level perspective than lower-bowl photos suggest.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Know Before You Book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Lawlor's campus setting means a familiar Reno drive can change once university event controls begin. Use the university's current Lawlor event instructions and enter the assigned campus parking area from the recommended approach. For basketball, the lower sideline balances proximity and a complete court view; touring-event floor plans require the live map.

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