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About Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center is a versatile venue in downtown Mankato, Minnesota, serving as an arena, convention center, and hub for community events. Opened as the Mankato Civic Center and perched at 1 Civic Center Plaza, this multi-purpose space hosts university hockey, concerts, family shows, and large gatherings. With a modern layout that includes an arena and the Grand Hall, the venue accommodates a range of event sizes and configurations to fit your plans.
Whether you’re catching a Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks hockey game, a touring concert, or a family show, you’ll find clear seating options, accessible parking, and convenient downtown amenities just steps away. We’ve got you covered with reliable parking, transit details, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit.
Need help securing tickets or planning your trip? We’re your easy, no-fuss connection. Browse seating charts for the arena or Grand Hall, verify parking options at the two downtown ramps on Hickory Street and Walnut Street, and explore transit via the Mankato Transit System. If you’re staying overnight, take advantage of nearby hotels connected by the skyway, including the Hilton Garden Inn directly linked via Riverfront Drive. For dining and lodging partners, we highlight highly regarded local options to fit your budget and preferences. Date-to-date, this venue consistently delivers engaging experiences for sports, music, and family entertainment in the heart of Mankato.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Mayo Clinic Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena and convention center (arena + Grand Hall).
- Arena seating capacity: about 5,280 (ice hockey configuration).
- Concert capacity: up to roughly 8,200 depending on layout; Grand Hall capacity up to 2,200 theater-style.
- Seating charts: Official Seat Locator and seating charts available for arena and Grand Hall.
- Parking: approximately 680 spaces within two downtown ramps; parking ramps on Hickory Street and Walnut Street; accessible parking available.
- Transit: Mankato Transit System serves downtown; contact at 10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato.
- Nearby hotels: 270+ hotel rooms connected by skyway; Hilton Garden Inn is directly connected via Riverfront Dr.
- Notable events: Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks varsity hockey (since 1995); former home to Purple Rage (IFL); hosts concerts and family shows (e.g., Sesame Street Live).
- Renamed/demolished: Opened as Mankato Civic Center; later names included Midwest Wireless Civic Center, Alltel Center, Verizon Wireless Center, Verizon Center; renamed Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in 2019.