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About UCW-Zero Arena

Welcome to UCW-Zero Arena, a historic venue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. While Zorn Arena (the former home of UW-Eau Claire athletics and campus events) is undergoing redevelopment, the Sonnentag Center now serves as the primary athletic and campus events venue. This page provides essential details for planning your visit, including seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining. Whether you’re catching a concert, game, or campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical, no-nonsense info and trusted partner recommendations.

For the best experience, secure your seats early through our affiliate partners, check the Sonnentag Center seating map for event layouts, and consider nearby hotels and dining for a seamless trip. If you’re planning around a multi-day schedule, treat each date as its own event, and verify the specific venue as events may be hosted at Sonnentag Center or other campus spaces.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Zorn Arena address: 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54702; historic seating capacity around 3,300.
  • Zorn Arena opened in 1952, was renamed University Arena in 1969, then Willis L. Zorn Arena in 1987; it hosted UW-Eau Claire commencements, basketball, and concerts.
  • Zorn Arena closed in 2024; floor-teardown began July 2024 and demolition progressed in 2025 as part of campus redevelopment.
  • The Sonnentag Center opened in 2024 as the replacement facility for UW-Eau Claire athletics and campus events; it is located at 1075 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
  • The Sonnentag Center capacity is about 5,000 (approx. 3,250 fixed seats plus 1,320 floor seats, plus standing room).
  • The Sonnentag offers a general seating chart online and a downloadable seating map for events.
  • Parking at The Sonnentag is onsite with about 400 surface spaces; transit access includes a nearby bus route and proximity to the Chippewa River State Trail.
  • Nearby hotel option: SpringHill Suites by Marriott at 1111 Menomonie Street opened around 2025 to serve Sonnentag events.
  • Notable events historically at Zorn Arena included commencements, conference championships, and concerts (e.g., Johnny Cash, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tony Bennett, The Wallflowers).