The Lee & Penny Anderson Arena is a multiuse indoor venue on campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With a seating capacity of 4,000 for ice hockey, 5,300 for basketball, and up to 6,000 for concerts and commencements, it’s a versatile space for a wide range of events. The arena features premium and flexible seating options, including three premium clubs, four private suites, courtside seating, on-the-glass seats, and 12 loge boxes. Located at 2115 Summit Ave, the arena serves as a hub for athletics, commencements, lectures, career fairs, and community events, all delivered with the dependable, straightforward service you expect from "You\'ve Got a Guy."

Parking is organized across multiple facilities (A: Anderson Parking Facility; B: Anderson Student Center Parking Garage; C: McNeely Parking Ramp; D: Frey Parking Garage). Arrive early, as parking opens 60 minutes before events. If you need a ride, overflow shuttle service to St. Catherine’s is available, and a free Metro Transit pass is included with your ticket. Rideshare options are also convenient for shorter trips. For travelers, there are several nearby hotels and dining options within walking distance or a short drive. Recommendations from our network include affiliate hotels such as Courtyard St. Paul Downtown, Residence Inn St. Paul Downtown, The Saint Paul Hotel, and SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown, with additional proximity guidance to Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown. Whether you’re attending a game, a commencement, or a campus lecture, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticketing and reliable event details.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 2115 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105.
Venue type: on-campus, multiuse indoor arena for basketball, hockey, commencements, concerts, and other events.
Seating capacity: 4,000 for ice hockey; 5,300 for basketball; up to 6,000 for concerts/commencements.
Premium and flexible seating: three premium clubs, four private suites, courtside/on-the-glass seating, and 12 loge boxes.
Parking and transit: designated event parking (A: Anderson Parking Facility; B: Anderson Student Center Parking Garage; C: McNeely Parking Ramp; D: Frey Parking Garage); parking opens 60 minutes before events; overflow shuttle to St. Catherine’s; free Metro Transit pass with ticket; rideshare options available.
Nearby hotels: Courtyard St. Paul Downtown, Residence Inn St. Paul Downtown, The Saint Paul Hotel, SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown, plus Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown (proximate options listed by the university).
Notable events: opened with Providence (hockey) and hosted Army in basketball; also hosts commencements, lectures, career fairs, and other campus/community events.
Renaming/demolition: named for donors Lee and Penny Anderson; built on campus after demolitions of nearby buildings; not demolished or renamed since opening.