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About Ryan Center & DJ Sokol Arena

Welcome to the Thomas M. Ryan Center and the D. J. Sokol Arena, multi‑purpose venues on the University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston, RI. Whether you’re catching Rams basketball, a concert, or a lecture, we’ve got you covered with essential seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations tailored to your visit. We’ll help you secure your seats and plan a smooth trip to URI.

Each space within the Ryan Center and Sokol Arena is designed for flexibility, offering tiered seating configurations, club seating, and luxury suites to suit a range of events. For a complete experience, consider nearby accommodations like the Hampton Inn South Kingstown – Newport Area and convenient dining options after the show. If you’re traveling from out of town, Kingston is well-served by RIPTA routes and nearby rail access, making your trip straightforward and stress-free. Remember, when you’re ready to buy, you’ve got a guy—ready to help you secure your seats at the best available price for the event you want.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Ryan Center capacity: 8,000 for basketball; over 6,300 for concerts and community events; address: One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881.
  • Venue type and configuration: on‑campus multi‑purpose arena with three seating tiers, 1,120 club seats, and seven luxury suites; configurable for partial or full house events.
  • Parking at Ryan Center: over 2,600 spaces within walking distance; Plains Road Lot across from box office; Ram Lot for certain events; general basketball parking often free.
  • Transit to URI: RIPTA bus routes (66 and 64) serve URI; Kingston Amtrak station nearby; campus shuttles and local transit options available.
  • Nearby hotels for URI events: Hampton Inn South Kingstown – Newport Area (approx 6 miles from campus).
  • Notable URI events: Rams basketball, concerts and lectures; examples include Jon Stewart appearance (Oct 25, 2025).
  • Renamed/renovations: The venue is the Thomas M. Ryan Center (original project name URI Convocation Center); not demolished.
  • D. J. Sokol Arena capacity: commonly listed as about 2,500 (arena seating) with total capacity often cited near 3,000 in some sources.
  • D. J. Sokol Arena location and building: Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center and D. J. Sokol Arena, 701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE 68102.
  • Transit to Creighton: Metro Transit serves the arena; campus is accessible by Omaha public transit and university shuttle services.
  • Notable Sokol Arena events: seven volleyball conference championships (2009, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024) and first/second rounds of the NCAA Women's Volleyball tournament (2017–2025); host site for The Basketball Tournament in 2022.
  • Nearby hotels for Creighton events: Hampton Inn Omaha Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area, and Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel (all within easy reach of Creighton).