Lawlor Events Center is Reno’s multipurpose arena located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. With a seating capacity around 11,536 in an oval theater-style configuration, it serves as the home venue for Nevada Wolf Pack basketball and hosts major concerts, conferences, and events throughout the year. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats without the hassle.

Address: 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557

Parking and transit options keep things simple: use the West Stadium Parking Complex (first level) or metered spots on 15th Street; accessible parking is available. For getting around town, the PACKLine campus shuttle stops near Lawlor, and RTC RIDE Virginia Street lines stop close to the venue. When you’re planning a stay, consider partner hotels like Circus Circus Reno, Silver Legacy Reno Resort Casino, and Eldorado Resort Casino for convenient access to the arena. If you’re looking for dining, you’ll find a range of options nearby on Virginia Street and in the downtown area. For the full experience, check out the latest event listings and secure your seats with us—we’ll handle the details so you can focus on the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1500 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557.
Capacity: 11,536 seats (oval theater-style configuration; capacity figures vary by setup).
Venue type: Multipurpose arena on the University of Nevada, Reno campus; home to Nevada Wolf Pack basketball.
Seating chart: UNR pages note an oval seating configuration with floor seating; seating charts/floor plans available via Lawlor Events Center contact.
Parking: West Stadium Parking Complex (first level) and metered parking on 15th Street; accessible parking available.
Transit: PACKLine campus shuttle stops near Lawlor; RTC RIDE Virginia Street (VRGN) lines stop close to the venue.
Nearby hotels: Circus Circus Reno (500 N Sierra St), Silver Legacy Reno Resort Casino (407 N Virginia St), Eldorado Resort Casino (345 N Virginia St).
Notable events hosted: Nevada Wolf Pack men’s and women’s basketball; major concerts (examples include Duran Duran, Genesis, Van Halen in the 1980s; Santana, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac in later years) and conference tournaments (Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference); notables listed by UNR/venue histories.
Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; still operating as Lawlor Events Center.