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About Hilton Coliseum

Welcome to your go-to guide for Hilton Coliseum, a premier multi-purpose arena on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. With a current seating capacity of 14,267 for events and historic crowds surpassing 15,000 for larger concerts, the venue has hosted dozens of NCAA events and major artists over the years.

Whether you’re looking to secure tickets for a big show, plan parking, or find convenient places to stay and dine nearby, we’ve got you covered. Think of us as your straightforward connection for dependable information and easy ticket access.

Hilton Coliseum sits at 1705 Center Drive, part of the Iowa State Center complex. Free parking is available across ISU Center lots for events, with a 2018 expansion adding 282 spaces in lots C1 and C2. CyRide offers dedicated event routing and a stop near the venue, making public transit a solid option for many attendees. For lodging, consider nearby hotels like Hampton Inn & Suites Ames (close to Iowa State University) and other options listed by Discover Ames. If you’re planning a multi-day trip or a special concert night, check the official Hilton Coliseum seating diagram for seating options and accessibility details before you buy. And yes, the venue remains known as Hilton Coliseum with ongoing development plans in the broader CyTown master plan announced in 2025.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1705 Center Drive, Ames, IA 50011
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena
  • Capacity: 14,267 seats (current); 15,000+ for concerts (historic/overflow crowds)
  • Seating chart: Official seating diagram available via Hilton Shows (Hilton Coliseum seating diagram)
  • Parking: Free parking across Iowa State Center lots for events; 2018 expansion added 282 spaces in lots C1/C2
  • Transit: CyRide public transit serves Hilton Coliseum with dedicated event routing and a stop near the venue
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Ames (near ISU) and other lodging listed by Discover Ames
  • Notable events: Hosted 12 NCAA events and numerous concerts by major artists; examples include acts like Queen, Prince, Van Halen, Phish, The Who, etc.
  • Renaming status: No rename; venue still known as Hilton Coliseum; CyTown master plan (announced 2025) may add adjacent hotel and development