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VenueRiverside Arena

The venue

About Riverside Arena

Riverside Arena is a beloved multi‑purpose ice arena in Austin, Minnesota. Opened in 1973 and renovated in 2015, the venue serves as the home rink for the NAHL's Austin Bruins and the Austin High School Packers hockey teams. With seating officially listed around 2,300 (with some sources citing up to 2,500), Riverside Arena offers an intimate setting where fans can enjoy fast hockey action and community events in a downtown venue feel.

Whether you’re planning a Bruins game, a high school hockey night, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Riverside Arena sits at 501 2nd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912. The arena provides on‑site parking and may offer overflow options in municipal lots. SMART Transit serves the city, with convenient mobile passes via Token Transit for easy travel to and from events. For a comfortable stay, consider AmericInn by Wyndham Austin or Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Austin, both conveniently located near the arena and local dining. When you’re booking, rely on our affiliate partners for trusted hotel and restaurant recommendations to maximize your Austin visit.

Curious about a specific event? We list each date as a standalone listing, including NAHL Bruins games, high school hockey, and other community events hosted at Riverside Arena. If a date is RESCHEDULED or TBA, we’ll reflect that clearly in the listing so you know what to expect before you buy.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: officially listed as approximately 2,300 seats (some sources cite up to 2,500).
Address: 501 2nd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA.
Venue type: multi-purpose ice arena; home to the Austin Bruins (NAHL) and Austin High School Packers hockey.
Opened: 1973; Renovated: 2015.
Seating chart: public seating charts are available on ticketing sites; official city pages do not publish a detailed seat map.
Parking: on-site parking with potential overflow municipal lot; free parking listed for events.
Transit: SMART Transit serves Austin, MN with mobile passes via Token Transit.
Nearby hotels: AmericInn by Wyndham Austin; Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Austin.
Notable events hosted: NAHL hockey (Austin Bruins games), high school hockey, and historical ties to the Austin Mavericks (1974–1985).