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About Alumni Arena - NY

Alumni Arena is a premier multi-purpose venue located on the University at Buffalo North Campus in Amherst, NY. With a seating capacity of 6,100 after a 2004 renovation, the arena hosts UB Bulls men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, wrestling, commencements, and the Distinguished Speakers Series. Whether you’re attending a game, a ceremony, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.

We’ll help you secure your seats, navigate campus parking, and find convenient hotel options so your UB visit is smooth from start to finish.

Alumni Arena sits at 175 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY 14260 on UB’s North Campus. Parking is simple: free after 3pm on weekdays and all day on weekends; the Slee Parking Lot and the Alumni Lot behind the arena are the closest options. If you’re using public transit, the NFTA Metro Rail and the UB Stampede shuttle connect campus locations for easy intra-campus travel. For accommodations, nearby options include the Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Amherst University, Staybridge Suites Amherst, and Comfort Inn University. We also provide affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you maximize value and convenience during your visit. If you’re planning for a specific event, check the details for any venue-specific considerations or scheduling notes as events can vary.

For a broader campus picture, UB is pursuing naming-rights opportunities for Alumni Arena (and UB Stadium) as of 2025, with no rename announced yet. When you’re ready to attend a Bulls game, a commencement, or a speaker series event, count on us to help you secure your seats and plan your day.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • UB Alumni Arena is a multi-purpose on the North Campus (Amherst, NY) with a capacity of 6,100 after the 2004 renovation.
  • UB address for Alumni Arena: 175 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY 14260 (North Campus recreation facilities page lists this address).
  • UB Alumni Arena hosts Buffalo Bulls men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and wrestling; it is also used for commencements and Distinguished Speakers Series events.
  • Parking at UB is free after 3pm on weekdays and all day on weekends; closest lots include Slee Parking Lot and the Alumni Lot behind Alumni Arena; NFTA Metro Rail and UB Stampede shuttle serve inter-campus travel.
  • Nearby hotels for UB events include Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Amherst University, Staybridge Suites Amherst, and Comfort Inn University (all listed as UB visitor lodging options).
  • UB is pursuing naming-rights opportunities for Alumni Arena (and UB Stadium) as of 2025, with no current rename announced.
  • SUNY Cortland’s Park Center Alumni Arena is on campus in Park Center, Cortland, NY, with a capacity of 2,700 for ice hockey.
  • Park Center Alumni Arena address: 1 Folmer Dr., Cortland, NY 13045 (maps/directions page provides this location).
  • Cortland’s Alumni Arena hosts SUNY Cortland Red Dragons ice hockey and also serves as a venue for campus events such as commencements and Spring Fling; notable on-campus events include Commencement, Honor’s Convocation, President’s List, and the Spring Fling concert.
  • Seating configurations for Cortland’s Stadium/Alumni Arena are documented online, with seating charts available via the campus tickets page.
  • Nearby Cortland lodging includes Best Western Plus Cortland, Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland, and Fairfield by Marriott Cortland (listed in Cortland lodging resources).