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About Mackay Stadium Parking Lot
Welcome to Mackay Stadium Parking Lot, the outdoor home of the Nevada Wolf Pack football and women’s soccer on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. With a seating capacity around 27,000–30,000, the stadium hosts energetic game days and campus events. This page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re tailgating in the north-end tailgate lots or heading to the stands, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations to simplify your experience in Reno.
Pro tips: Arrive early to enjoy tailgating in Jensen Plaza, Battle Born, Nevada Grit, or Silver & Blue lots. Use RTC Sierra Spirit for game-day transit or the Rapid Virginia Line for convenient access to campus. If you’re planning a multi-event trip, consider nearby downtown Reno hotels such as J Resort, Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront, Renaissance Reno Downtown, Silver Legacy Reno, and Eldorado Reno. For tickets, directions, and the latest venue information, rely on your trusted connection for Nevada Wolf Pack events at Mackay Stadium.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Mackay Stadium seats about 27,000–30,000 (capacity cited as 30,000 in some campus materials; earlier figures show ~27,000).
- Address: 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557.
- Venue type: Outdoor stadium on the University of Nevada, Reno campus; home to Nevada Wolf Pack football and women's soccer.
- Seating chart: Official diagrams exist and seat maps are accessible via ticketing platforms and fan sites (e.g., aViewFromMySeat).
- Parking: Official lots include West Stadium Parking Complex and Mackay Stadium Lot; north-end tailgate lots Jensen Plaza, Battle Born, Nevada Grit, and Silver & Blue are used for tailgating.
- Transit: RTC game-day service (Sierra Spirit) and the Rapid Virginia Line provide near-campus access and pickup/drop-off for fans.
- Nearby hotels: Downtown Reno properties within a short distance, such as J Resort, Courtyard Reno Downtown/Riverfront, Renaissance Reno Downtown, Silver Legacy Reno, and Eldorado Reno.
- Notable events: Nevada Wolf Pack football (and soccer) contests; campus events and conferences; ongoing annual tailgating and special events at Mackay Stadium.
- Renamed/demolished: Mackay Stadium itself has undergone renovations (not demolished) and remains the naming; major renovation completed around 2016.