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About Ryan Centre Theatre

The Ryan Centre Theatre is a versatile indoor arena on the University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston, RI. Home to URI men’s and women’s basketball, the venue also hosts concerts and large events. With a basketball configuration capacity around 7,800–8,000 and up to roughly 9,000 for non-athletic events (depending on the setup), the Ryan Centre offers flexible seating to suit a wide range of performances. Our team has your ticket needs covered—secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.

Below you’ll find practical details about seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you make the most of your event experience.

Seating and seating charts: The Ryan Centre offers a basketball configuration with approximately 7,800–8,000 seats. Total capacity for non-athletic events is historically around 9,000, with exact numbers varying by configuration. Official seating charts are available at theryancenter.com, and interactive layouts can be explored on third-party platforms like SeatGeek.

Parking: General public parking is available at the Plains Road Lot (URI Lot 25) across from the main box office. The Ram Lot (URI Lot 23) is reserved for donors. ADA parking is available in Ram Lot or Plains Road Lot. Drop-offs are permitted at the North and South entrances.

Transit: RIPTA provides bus service to the URI campus. Kingston Amtrak Station is within about a mile of URI. The campus is accessible via Route 138 off I-95, making it convenient to reach by car or public transit.

Nearby hotels and restaurants: For convenient stays, consider Holiday Inn South Kingstown (roughly 3 miles away) and Hampton Inn South Kingstown – Newport Area nearby. We highlight affiliate hotel partners and local dining options to enhance your visit—ask our team for tailored recommendations when you secure your tickets.

Notable events: In addition toURI basketball, the Ryan Centre hosts concerts and large events. Past performers include Machine Gun Kelly, Fetty Wap, and Ke$ha. In 2024, upgrades to seating and Wi-Fi improved the event experience, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of performances.

Whether you’re planning a basketball game night, a concert, or a festival-style event, we’ve got you covered with easy ticket access and practical on-site information to help you secure your seats and enjoy the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881 (also listed as One Lincoln Almond Plaza).
  • Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena on the University of Rhode Island campus; home to URI men’s and women’s basketball.
  • Capacity: basketball configuration about 7,800–8,000; total capacity for non-athletic events historically around 9,000; exact figure depends on event setup.
  • Seating chart: official seating charts available on theryancenter.com; third-party maps (e.g., SeatGeek) provide interactive layouts.
  • Parking: general public Plains Road Lot ( URI Lot 25 ) across from the main box office; Ram Lot ( URI Lot 23 ) reserved for donors; ADA parking in Ram Lot or Plains Road Lot; drop-offs allowed at North/South entrances.
  • Transit: RIPTA bus service serves URI campus; Kingston Amtrak station is within a mile of URI; campus is accessible via Route 138 off I-95.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn South Kingstown (approx. 3 miles away); Hampton Inn South Kingstown – Newport Area (nearby).
  • Notable events: host to URI basketball and a variety of concerts/large events; examples of performers include Machine Gun Kelly, Fetty Wap, Ke$ha; upgrades to seating and wifi were announced in 2024.