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UNO Lakefront Arena - Grounds Tickets

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Grounds | Multi-Purpose Venue in New Orleans, LA

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About UNO Lakefront Arena - Grounds

UNO Lakefront Arena - Grounds sits on the University of New Orleans East Campus, a versatile 90-acre site in New Orleans, LA. Opened in 1983 and now known for hosting everything from NCAA events to family shows and major concerts, this multi-purpose arena offers flexible configurations to suit a wide range of events. With on-site parking, accessible transit options, and a thriving campus neighborhood, it’s a reliable choice for promoters and attendees alike. Whether you’re catching a basketball game in a fixed configuration or a large outdoor festival on the grounds, we’ve got you covered with practical details and easy-ticket access.

Seating and capacity: The arena seats 8,785 in basketball configuration and can be arranged from 1,500 to 10,000+ depending on the event setup. The 2024-2025 Lakefront Arena Seating Chart from UNO Athletics provides authoritative seating details. Access and arrival: The venue is on the UNO East Campus at 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Transit options include nearby bus stops and other public transit routes; driving routes and traffic are routinely updated by transit apps. Parking: On-site parking is available, with policies and fees varying by event. Facilities: Grounds are suitable for outdoor events and festivals, reflecting the arena’s long history of hosting big-name acts like Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live, WWE/AEW events, and past NCAA events, including the 1991 Women’s Final Four.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena located on the University of New Orleans East Campus.
  • Capacity: 8,785 in basketball configuration (official UNO athletics figure); can seat 1,500 to over 10,000+ depending on event configuration.
  • Seating chart: 2024-2025 Lakefront Arena Seating Chart available from UNO Athletics.
  • Grounds: Sits on a 90-acre campus site with grounds suitable for outdoor events and festivals.
  • Notable events: Hosted the 1991 NCAA Women's Final Four; Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live, WWE/other concerts, and major performances over the years; also hosted Ring of Honor/AEW events.
  • Renaming/dates: Opened as UNO Lakefront Arena in 1983; renamed Senator Nat G. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena in 1986.
  • Demolished: Not demolished; anniversary noted in 2023 as the arena’s 40th year.
  • Transit: Accessible via New Orleans public transit with nearby bus stops; driving and traffic considerations noted; viewing areas and arrival routes referenced by transit apps.
  • Parking: On-site parking; policies vary by event; standard venue pages indicate parking is available on-site with fees varying by event.
  • Nearby hotels: Several hotels are in the UNO/New Orleans East area within a short drive (e.g., Days Inn Pontchartrain, Motel 6 New Orleans – Near Downtown, etc.).