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- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
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Upcoming Events at The Pit
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October 2026
2 eventsNovember 2026
1 eventDecember 2026
2 eventsJanuary 2027
4 events- JAN05New Mexico Lobos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack8:00 PMFrom $102View Tickets →
- JAN09New Mexico Lobos vs. UC Davis Aggies4:45 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN20New Mexico Lobos vs. San Jose State Spartans9:00 PMFrom $102View Tickets →
- JAN23New Mexico Lobos vs. Grand Canyon Lopes2:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
February 2027
2 eventsMarch 2027
1 eventApril 2027
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Headliners Coming to The Pit
San Jose State Spartans
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
UC Davis Aggies Basketball
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Grand Canyon Lopes Basketball
Saturday, January 23, 2027
UNLV Rebels
Saturday, February 13, 2027
UTEP Miners
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Wyoming Cowboys
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
PBR - Professional Bull Riders
Friday, April 23, 2027 · Saturday, April 24, 2027 · Sunday, April 25, 2027
The venue
About The Pit
Welcome to The Pit, Albuquerque’s premier indoor arena on the University of New Mexico campus. With a capacity of up to 15,411 for basketball and about 13,480 for concerts, this historic venue has hosted NCAA Final Four events and multiple West Region tournaments. Whether you’re here for a Lobos game, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical seating info, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit seamless.
Plan ahead with route info from UNM Parking & Transportation Services, NM Rail Runner, ABQ RIDE, and campus shuttles. For lodging, take advantage of local hotel partnerships offering negotiated rates. If you’re looking for specific seats, our interactive seating charts (when available on partner platforms) can help you secure the right great seats in the right the section you want. We’re here to connect you with reliable, straightforward ticket access—like having a friend on the inside.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 15,411 for basketball; up to 13,480 for concerts.
- Address: 1111 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (UNM South Campus).
- Venue type: indoor college basketball arena (home of the New Mexico Lobos).
- Seating chart: interactive seating charts available (e.g., SeatGeek) for The Pit/University Arena.
- Parking: on‑campus parking in UNM lots with campus shuttles; parking details available through UNM Parking & Transportation Services.
- Transit: accessible via New Mexico Rail Runner to ABQ, UNM campus shuttles, and ABQ RIDE bus routes (e.g., 766/777); Moovit lists nearby stops and lines.
- Nearby hotels: UNM Local Hotel Partnerships include The Clyde Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Airport, Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North, Element by Westin, Embassy Suites, with negotiated rates for visitors.
- Notable events: hosted the 1983 NCAA Final Four and multiple West Region tournaments (e.g., 1985, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2012).
- Renaming/demolition: not demolished; previously renamed for sponsorship as WisePies Arena (2014–2017) and Dreamstyle Arena (2017–2020).
- Renovations: major upgrade completed for the 2010–11 season, increasing amenities and capacity adjustments.