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About Hansen Arena
Welcome to Hansen Arena, formally the Cliff and Martha Hansen Arena within the Laramie Research and Extension Center. This 47,500-square-foot multidisciplinary arena hosts livestock labs, judging contests, equestrian practice, rodeos, and various university events. Seating is adaptable to fit rodeos and livestock shows, with layout flexible to accommodate different event needs. If you’re attending or organizing an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining that make your visit smoother.
Hansen Arena sits along Highway 230 in Laramie, west of the city center. While specific seating charts and public parking details aren’t published, directions align with the LREC facilities and UW campus guidance. For lodging, consider Hilton Garden Inn Laramie and AmericInn Lodge & Suites Laramie near the University of Wyoming for convenient stays. Whether you’re in town for a UW rodeo, STEM Carnival, or a large-scale event, secure your seats and plan your visit with trusted, local guidance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address/location: Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena, Laramie Research and Extension Center, 470 WY-230, Laramie, WY 82072 (on Highway 230, west of Laramie).
- Venue type: Multidisciplinary agricultural arena (Cliff and Martha Hansen Arena) within LREC, used for livestock labs, judging contests, equestrian practice, rodeos, and university events.
- Size/capacity: The arena comprises 47,500 square feet; publicly published spectator capacity is not listed.
- Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart for Hansen Arena; seating is typically flexible for rodeos and livestock events.
- Parking: Parking details for Hansen Arena are not publicly published; located on WY-230 with LREC facilities; check UW parking guidance for campus parking options.
- Transit: No dedicated transit information published; located along WY-230 in Laramie and accessible by car.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Laramie (2229 Grand Ave, about a short drive from UW), AmericInn Lodge & Suites Laramie near University of Wyoming (4712 East Grand Ave); Visit Laramie lists lodging near the UW campus.
- Notable events hosted: University of Wyoming rodeos; UW STEM Carnival (hosted at Hansen Arena and LREC in 2024); Hansen Arena has also served as a basecamp/command center for events such as the 2020 Mullen Fire response.