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About Mackey Arena

Welcome to Mackey Arena, the on-campus home for Purdue University’s basketball programs and a premier multi-sport venue in West Lafayette, Indiana. Opened in 1967 and later renamed in 1971, the arena seats up to 14,876 fans (14,804 total capacity) and hosts men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. The floor is named Keady Court (since 1997), and Mackey Arena has hosted 15 NCAA Tournaments, delivering an energetic atmosphere for big moments. Whether you’re heading to a Purdue game, a postseason event, or a special matchup, we’ve got you covered with practical ticketing and local guidance to help you secure your seats with ease.

Getting to Mackey Arena is straightforward with on-campus parking requiring a visitor or daily pass and event parking often directed to the Northwestern Avenue Garage. Digital parking passes are required, and ADA parking is available in designated lots. Purdue Campus Transit serves the area with fixed routes (Ross-Ade Loop, Purdue Mall Loop, Discovery Park Loop) and on-demand/evening/weekend service for convenient travel. After the game, explore nearby hotels like Union Club Hotel on campus, Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette, and Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre, with a range of dining options to suit every taste. When you’re ready to grab tickets, we’ll help you find the best available seats in the venue’s seating charts for both men’s and women’s basketball. And remember, dates and events can vary, so check the calendar for the latest information and secure your seats with a trusted local partner.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 900 John R. Wooden Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Purdue University).
  • Venue type: Multi-sport arena; home to Purdue men’s and women’s basketball, and also hosts volleyball and wrestling.
  • Seating: 14,876 seated capacity (14,804 total capacity).
  • Seating chart: Purdue provides MBB and WBB seating charts for Mackey Arena.
  • Parking: On-campus parking requires a visitor/daily pass; event parking often uses Northwestern Avenue Garage; digital parking passes are required; ADA parking available in designated lots.
  • Transit: Purdue Campus Transit offers fixed-route loops (Ross-Ade Loop, Purdue Mall Loop, Discovery Park Loop) and on-demand/evening/weekend service.
  • Nearby hotels: Union Club Hotel (on campus, 101 N Grant St), Hilton Garden Inn (356 E State St), Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre (515 S Street Lafayette).
  • Notable events: Mackey Arena opened in 1967; renamed from Purdue Arena in 1971; floor named Keady Court in 1997; has hosted 15 NCAA Tournaments; notable sellout against Indiana on Feb 5, 2023; the Mackey Complex renovations occurred 2007–2012.