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The venue
About Newman Arena
Newman Arena, located within Bartels Hall on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY, is a versatile indoor arena with a capacity of great seats for basketball and volleyball. Opened in 1990 and named for Floyd R. Newman ('12), the venue hosts Cornell Big Red men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and larger wrestling events. The space features telescoping bleachers that can be reconfigured to support up to three practice courts, making Newman Arena a dynamic hub for student-athletes and fans alike.
Whether you’re planning to attend a game, a campus event, or a special performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Newman Arena is easy to reach from central Ithaca, with accessible parking in Lynah Lot and a metered lot between Bartels Hall and the Friedman Wrestling Center. Transit service is provided by TCAT buses, making campus travel straightforward. The arena sits on the Cornell campus, close to a range of amenities. For visitors looking to stay nearby, preferred hotel options include The Statler Hotel (on campus), Best Western University Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, Hotel Ithaca, and the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons. We can connect you with affiliate partners for convenient hotel and dining arrangements to enhance your visit. Notable past events include Harlem Globetrotters performances and landmark speeches by Desmond Tutu and Lee Teng-hui, underscoring Newman Arena’s rich history as a gathering place for sports, culture, and community events.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Bartels Hall, 554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14853
- Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena on a university campus
- Capacity: 4,473 seats for basketball/volleyball
- Opened: 1990; named for Floyd R. Newman ('12)
- Tenants: Cornell Big Red men's and women's basketball, volleyball; wrestling for larger events
- Seating: telescoping bleachers, convertible to three practice courts
- Parking: accessible parking in Lynah Lot and a metered lot between Bartels Hall and the Friedman Wrestling Center
- Transit: campus location served by TCAT buses
- Nearby hotels: The Statler Hotel (on campus), Best Western University Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, Hotel Ithaca, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
- Notable events hosted: Harlem Globetrotters; 1996 Ivy League volleyball tournament; speeches by Desmond Tutu and Lee Teng-hui
- Renamed/demolished: not demolished or renamed; still referred to as F.R. Newman Arena within Bartels Hall