Welcome to Compton Family Ice Arena, the on-campus ice wrestling home for Notre Dame hockey and a hub for community events in South Bend, IN. With two sheets of ice—Lefty Smith Jr. on the main arena and an Olympic-size ancillary rink—the venue is built to support high-level college hockey, figure skating, and public skating opportunities. The arena features two levels of seating focused on the main rink, including a premium club seating area and suites. Scroll for practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re in town for postseason hockey, a community skate, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, dependable guidance. From the seating map and student sections to parking rules and nearby hotels like Aloft South Bend or Courtyard by Marriott, consider us your insider connection for tickets and planning at Compton Family Ice Arena.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 5,022 total (main seating 4,500 with about 1,100 student seats; 2 levels). Premium club seating includes a 250-seat O’Brien’s area.
Address: 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, Notre Dame, IN 46656.
Venue type: On-campus ice arena with two sheets of ice (Lefty Smith Jr. Rink on the main arena; Olympic-size ancillary rink); built to support Notre Dame hockey and community use.
Seating chart: Main seating is mostly chair-back; two levels; west end accommodates student seating and hockey band; seating map available via SeatGeek for events; official notes on club seating and suites.
Parking: Campus lots include Compton Lot and adjacent lots; parking guidance states some lots are free after certain hours; see ND Arts directions/parking for specifics.
Transit: On-campus venue with designated rideshare drop-off points; general access via Notre Dame campus transit options; no dedicated municipal transit hub on site.
Nearby hotels: Nearby hotels list includes Aloft South Bend, Courtyard by Marriott (Century Center), DoubleTree by Hilton (Downtown South Bend).
Notable events hosted: Postseason events such as 2012-13 CCHA Playoff, 2014-15 Hockey East Playoff, 2016-17 Hockey East Quarterfinals, 2018-19 Big Ten Championship; largest crowd documented as 5,988 (ND vs Penn State, 2019).
Renamed/demolished: The arena remains named Compton Family Ice Arena; no demolition or renaming has occurred.