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Upcoming Events at Patty Ice Arena

Patty Ice Arena is a compact, NHL-sized ice arena located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. With a capacity of the best available price, it serves as the Nanooks’ practice site and hosts public skating, stick-and-puck times, and annual preseason scrimmages like the Blue/Gold event. Whether you’re planning a game night or a public skate session, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining.

This page is designed to help you secure your seats and plan a hassle-free trip to Patty Ice Arena. We share reliable information and partner recommendations to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Patty Ice Arena sits at 413 Tanana Loop in Fairbanks (the Tanana Loop area connects with UAF facilities). On-site and nearby parking include metered lots and campus garages; plan for on-campus shuttle services and the MACS bus system when traveling from downtown or area hotels. Public use includes recreational skating and stick-and-puck times for students and the public. For nearby accommodations and dining, check our recommended partner hotels and restaurants for convenience and value. As events are announced, we update seating and access details to help you secure your seats with no-fuss, friend-in-the-business confidence.

Seating and Venue Details

Capacity: the best available price
Venue type: NHL-sized ice arena on the UAF campus; regularly used for Nanooks practice
Seating chart: Public seating information may vary; capacity is listed as the best available price
Public use: Recreational skating and stick‑and‑puck times available to students and the public

Parking and Transportation

Parking: On-campus parking with metered lots and campus garages
Transit: Served by MACS (Fairbanks fixed-route bus system) and on-campus shuttle services
Getting there: Address commonly listed as 413 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775

Nearby Hotels and Dining (Affiliate Partners)

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge — 1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center — 813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks — 433 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Tip: For the best value and convenience, consider booking with our affiliate partners. We’ve vetted options near Patty Ice Arena to minimize travel time between events and lodging.

Events and Activities

Nanooks Blue/Gold preseason scrimmages (annual) — recent examples in 2022 and 2023 with additional announcements for 2025
Public skating and Skate with the \'Nooks programs
Public use hours and stick‑and‑puck times vary by season; check the latest schedules for exact dates and times

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 1,200 seats.
Address: commonly listed as 413 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775 (UAF SRC/Patty Ice facilities plug into the Tanana Loop area; other campus pages reference nearby Tanana Loop addresses).
Venue type: NHL-sized ice arena on the UAF campus; used as the Nanooks’ practice site.
Seating chart: public seating chart not published on the official Patty Ice Arena page; capacity is listed as 1,200.
Parking: on‑campus parking with metered lots; Plaza Lot area referenced in campus parking guidance, plus general metered/parking options on campus.
Transit: served by MACS (Fairbanks fixed‑route bus system) and on‑campus shuttle services.
Nearby hotels: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge (1850 Hoselton Rd), Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center (813 Noble St), Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks (433 Harold Bentley Ave).
Notable events: annual Nanooks Blue/Gold preseason scrimmages held at Patty Ice Arena (examples include 2022 and 2023 events; 2025 scrimmage announced); public skating and Skate with the 'Nooks are also offered.
Public use: recreational skating and stick‑and‑puck times are available to students and the public.

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