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About Young Arena

Young Arena is a city-owned, multi-purpose ice arena and skating facility in downtown Waterloo. With a seating capacity around 3,000 for most events and up to about 3,500 standing for larger shows, it hosts hockey, wrestling, concerts, youth sports, and community events. The venue sits at 125 Commercial Street, a central location that’s accessible by local transit and offers convenient on-site parking. Whether you’re catching a USHL game, a tournament, or a concert, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, getting there, and nearby hotels and dining options.

At Young Arena, the seating configuration typically surrounds an Olympic-sized ice surface with fixed seating and end bleachers. While a public seating map isn’t readily published, the arena’s capacity and layout are designed to accommodate a wide range of events—from high‑energy games to large concerts. For guests driving to events, on-site Young Arena lots provide designated parking, with free parking often available for Waterloo Black Hawks games. If you’re using public transit, MET Transit serves downtown Waterloo and can bring you close to the venue via local bus routes. After an event, consider nearby hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo, and Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo for convenient stays. And when it comes to dining, we recommend trusted local spots and partner restaurants to enhance your visit. Secure your seats with us for a straightforward, dependable ticketing experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 125 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701.
  • Venue type: City-owned, multi-purpose ice arena and skating facility; hosts hockey, wrestling, concerts, youth sports, and community events.
  • Capacity: 2,921 seated; up to ~3,500 with standing room for big events; commonly listed around 3,000-seat capacity.
  • Seating chart: Publicly published seating map not readily available; typical configuration surrounds an Olympic-sized ice surface with fixed seats and end bleachers.
  • Parking: On-site designated Young Arena lots; free parking during Waterloo Black Hawks games; parking map available.
  • Transit: MET Transit serves downtown Waterloo; venue accessible by local bus routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls (250 Westfield Ave), Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo (777 Isle of Capri Blvd), Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo (1809 Laporte Rd), Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo (226 W 5th St).
  • Notable events hosted: USHL All-Star Games (1996, 2007); Clark Cup Finals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2014); NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships (1998, 2001); My Waterloo Days concert series (2008); ongoing high school and youth tournaments.