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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.

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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.