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- NE | Lincoln, NE
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About The Ice Box - NE
Welcome to The Ice Box - NE, Lincoln’s versatile arena and home to the Lincoln Stars USHL team since 1996. With a capacity that has evolved through historic expansion, this venue hosts a wide range of events—from high-octane hockey games to family shows and community events. Whether you’re planning a game night, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining options.
We’ve built this page to help you secure your seats with confidence. The Ice Box offers on-site parking and accessible transit via Lincoln StarTran. For lodging and meals, we point you toward recommended hotels close to Haymarket and downtown Lincoln, with trusted partners for easy booking. When you’re ready, simply choose your event and we’ll guide you through the ticketing steps—no fuss, just reliable access to great experiences in Lincoln.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: listed as 4,010 seats on the venue site; historic expansion (1998 addition) raised capacity to about 5,023; other sources cite 4,212–4,610 depending on configuration.
- Address: 1880 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508.
- Venue type: Multi‑purpose arena / ice hockey venue; home to Lincoln Stars (USHL) since 1996.
- Seating chart: interactive seating maps available via TicketCity (The Ice Box seating chart) and Box Office Ticket Sales; third‑party sites like TickPick also provide seat maps.
- Parking: free on‑site parking with ample space; overflow parking available around the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.
- Transit: served by Lincoln StarTran public transit; planning and route information available from StarTran.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket (808 R St), Hilton Garden Inn Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket (801 R St), Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Downtown (905 O St), and other Haymarket/ downtown options within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: Lincoln Stars USHL games since 1996; No Coast Roller Derby has used the venue; Clark Cup champions (1997, 2003); Anderson Cup champions (2000–01, 2002–03, 2024–25).
- Renamed/demolition: The Ice Box remains active under the same name; no official demolition or renaming is indicated by current primary sources.