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About McLeod Center

The McLeod Center is a multi-purpose arena on the University of Northern Iowa campus, located at 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. With a total capacity of 7,018 and 6,750 sellable seats, it serves as a premier venue for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. The seating layouts vary by event type, with dedicated configurations for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball & Volleyball, and Concerts. Whether you’re catching a Panthers game or a live show, we’ve got you covered with clear seating information, parking guidance, and nearby hotel and dining options to make your visit seamless.

Parking is coordinated with UNI campus guidance, and the Center sits at the W. 27th St/Hudson Rd axis. MET Transit serves the area with routes like Route 9 Cedar Falls (Purple) and access to the UNI Multimodal Transportation Center, making it easy to reach the venue from surrounding communities. For an overnight or weekend trip, consider our recommended partner hotels such as Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls-Waterloo Event Ctr and Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls, plus other hotels and dining options listed by Cedar Falls Tourism. If you’re planning a multi-day event or a large crowd, our team can help you secure reliable tickets and provide up-to-date venue details. Notable milestones include the grand opening in 2006, volleyball attendance records and wrestling performances that set new marks in 2025. Choose McLeod Center for a dependable, straightforward experience—like having a friend in the business who can get you great seats without the hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614 (intersection of W. 27th St. and Hudson Rd, directly south of the UNI-Dome).
  • Capacity: 7,018 total capacity; 6,750 total sellable seats (3,200 east/west chair backs, 1,662 south bleachers, 655 north retractable, 328 north concourse, 137 court-side, 268 concourse, 500 standing decks).
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena on the University of Northern Iowa campus, hosting men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling.
  • Seating chart: separate seating layouts exist for Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball & Volleyball, and Concerts (as listed on the Tickets & Seating page).
  • Parking: Parking and directions available; the Center sits at the W. 27th St/Hudson Rd axis with GPS info and campus parking guidance provided by UNI.
  • Transit: Served by MET Transit (Cedar Falls/Waterloo); Route 9 Cedar Falls (Purple) and other routes connect to UNI; UNI Multimodal Transportation Center serves as a transit hub on campus.
  • Nearby hotels: Multiple options in Cedar Falls/W Waterloo area (e.g., Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls-Waterloo Event Ctr, Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls, and other hotels listed by Cedar Falls Tourism).
  • Notable events hosted: Grand opening on November 18, 2006; first scheduled athletic event (UNI volleyball) won the Missouri Valley Conference title that evening; wrestling became a competition venue here in 2025 with attendance records; volleyball attendance records (6,126 in 2009) and wrestling records (7,348 in 2025) are documented.