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The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

The Barn, formerly Williams Arena, is Minnesota basketball’s historic Minneapolis home, officially renamed in June 2026. Compare the… Read more

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Reviewed 10.22.26

Bags & entry
Official venue entry guidance (opens in a new tab)The owner’s current bag graphic allows clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags and small bags up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; clear backpacks are prohibited. There is no bag check or re-entry. Concessions are cashless. Accessible seating requires an appropriate ticket; arrange needs with Gopher Sales & Service before the game.
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The current men’s guide encourages University Avenue Ramp for single-game accessible parking, with 4th Street Ramp then Oak Street Ramp as alternatives if sold out. It requires a game-day parking pass as well as the applicable accessible placard for designated spaces.
Arrive
For men’s basketball, public gates and the Oak Street Lobby box office generally open one hour before tipoff. Club/suite access has separate 90-minute timing and requires the appropriate pass. University Avenue is the student ticket entrance; use the actual ticket and game instructions, particularly for a women’s game or special event.
Exact location
1901 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MNOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The owner distinguishes the east Oak Street entrance/box office, south University Avenue student entrance and west Maturi Pavilion entrance. Accessible drop-off is arranged near the University Avenue Ramp or arena apron. Use current transit service and ask staff for the elevator/seat route; Barnloft and Club Room elevators serve different areas.
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity14,625listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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1901 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

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The owner’s current bag graphic allows clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags and small bags up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; clear backpacks are prohibited. There is no bag check or re-entry. Concessions are cashless. Accessible seating requires an appropriate ticket; arrange needs with Gopher Sales & Service before the game.

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Destination: The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, 1901 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN. For men’s basketball, public gates and the Oak Street Lobby box office generally open one hour before tipoff. Club/suite access has separate 90-minute timing and requires the appropriate pass. University Avenue is the student ticket entrance; use the actual ticket and game instructions, particularly for a women’s game or special event. The owner distinguishes the east Oak Street entrance/box office, south University Avenue student entrance and west Maturi Pavilion entrance. Accessible drop-off is arranged near the University Avenue Ramp or arena apron. Use current transit service and ask staff for the elevator/seat route; Barnloft and Club Room elevators serve different areas. The current men’s guide encourages University Avenue Ramp for single-game accessible parking, with 4th Street Ramp then Oak Street Ramp as alternatives if sold out. It requires a game-day parking pass as well as the applicable accessible placard for designated spaces.

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The owner distinguishes the east Oak Street entrance/box office, south University Avenue student entrance and west Maturi Pavilion entrance. Accessible drop-off is arranged near the University Avenue Ramp or arena apron. Use current transit service and ask staff for the elevator/seat route; Barnloft and Club Room elevators serve different areas.

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The owner’s current bag graphic allows clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags and small bags up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; clear backpacks are prohibited. There is no bag check or re-entry. Concessions are cashless. Accessible seating requires an appropriate ticket; arrange needs with Gopher Sales & Service before the game.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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The owner distinguishes the east Oak Street entrance/box office, south University Avenue student entrance and west Maturi Pavilion entrance. Accessible drop-off is arranged near the University Avenue Ramp or arena apron. Use current transit service and ask staff for the elevator/seat route; Barnloft and Club Room elevators serve different areas. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Includes older photographs under the Williams Arena name. Select a section and check the row, photo date and current game layout; not every section has photographs.

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Seating chart

2026–27 men’s basketball · sections, benches and accessible positions

The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota: Seating chart, 2026–27 men’s basketball · sections, benches and accessible positions. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete owner-linked 2026–27 men’s basketball season-ticket chart, preserving lower/upper sections, student and media zones, benches, accessible-position symbols and the full pricing legend. Printed season prices/contributions are not live single-game availability. Match the actual men’s or women’s event ticket and accessible arrangement.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Minnesota Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-22

Venue layout

2026 men’s basketball · campus parking and arrival reference

The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota: Venue layout, 2026 men’s basketball · campus parking and arrival reference. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete owner-linked 2026 parking map, retaining The Barn’s current name, marked 1901 University Avenue SE address, nearby ramps/lots, one-way arrows, transit and season/single-game legend. Availability changes with campus events; a colored lot is not a reservation or an accessible-route guarantee. Use current event instructions and your parking pass.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Minnesota Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-22

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the same Minneapolis basketball arena formerly called Williams Arena, renamed in June 2026. The owner’s 2026 parking map marks 1901 University Avenue SE. Compare the current men’s 2026–27 section chart with your actual game and seat; the legacy guide URL remains useful.
Watch out for
The owner’s current bag graphic allows clear totes up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear storage bags and small bags up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; clear backpacks are prohibited. There is no bag check or re-entry. Concessions are cashless. Accessible seating requires an appropriate ticket; arrange needs with Gopher Sales & Service before the game.
Good arrival window
For men’s basketball, public gates and the Oak Street Lobby box office generally open one hour before tipoff. Club/suite access has separate 90-minute timing and requires the appropriate pass. University Avenue is the student ticket entrance; use the actual ticket and game instructions, particularly for a women’s game or special event.
Main transit note
The owner distinguishes the east Oak Street entrance/box office, south University Avenue student entrance and west Maturi Pavilion entrance. Accessible drop-off is arranged near the University Avenue Ramp or arena apron. Use current transit service and ask staff for the elevator/seat route; Barnloft and Club Room elevators serve different areas.
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Need to Know

Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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A government accessible placard does not replace a game-day parking pass.

What to do
The current men’s guide encourages University Avenue Ramp for single-game accessible parking, with 4th Street Ramp then Oak Street Ramp as alternatives if sold out. It requires a game-day parking pass as well as the applicable accessible placard for designated spaces.
Best option
Choose the actual game’s single-game or season parking product and confirm its ramp entrance and pedestrian route. The complete 2026 map distinguishes season and single-game areas; availability can change with other campus events.
Avoid
Do not confuse season-pass areas with public single-game inventory, assume a placard includes parking payment, or follow an old map without checking the current event instructions.
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Visit and admission

The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the same Minneapolis basketball arena formerly called Williams Arena, renamed in June 2026. The owner’s 2026 parking map marks 1901 University Avenue SE. Compare the current men’s 2026–27 section chart with your actual game and seat; the legacy guide URL remains useful.

02

Mixed

Viewing and venue layout

The complete 2026–27 men’s chart preserves lower/upper sections, benches, student zones and accessible-position symbols; the 2026 parking map uses the current Barn name. A newly verified Minnesota-specific RateYourSeats section directory includes actual Section 106 Row 14 and Row 20 photographs. Those older photographs illustrate sightlines without establishing the current production or the view from every seat.

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Mixed

Current arrival check

For men’s basketball, public gates and the Oak Street Lobby box office generally open one hour before tipoff. Club/suite access has separate 90-minute timing and requires the appropriate pass. University Avenue is the student ticket entrance; use the actual ticket and game instructions, particularly for a women’s game or special event.

Sources4 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓Current men’s section and parking maps retain the complete official legends.
  • ✓The guide preserves Williams Arena search references alongside the current Barn name.
  • ✓A direct section-photo directory replaces the image-search fallback.
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Clear backpacks are prohibited and there is no bag check or re-entry.
  • ×Accessible seating and parking require the appropriate ticket/pass arrangements.
  • ×Older seat photographs and men’s charts do not establish every event’s configuration.
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Know Before You Book

Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.22.26

The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the same Minneapolis basketball arena formerly called Williams Arena, renamed in June 2026. The owner’s 2026 parking map marks 1901 University Avenue SE. Compare the current men’s 2026–27 section chart with your actual game and seat; the legacy guide URL remains useful. For men’s basketball, public gates and the Oak Street Lobby box office generally open one hour before tipoff. Club/suite access has separate 90-minute timing and requires the appropriate pass. University Avenue is the student ticket entrance; use the actual ticket and game instructions, particularly for a women’s game or special event.

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