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Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall Events & Tickets

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall in Evanston, IL has 39 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall

Welsh–Ryan Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Evanston, Illinois, United States, near the campus of Northwestern University. It is home to four Northwestern Wildcats athletic teams: men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. It is located inside McGaw Memorial Hall, to the north of the site of Ryan Field.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Evanston Central StreetTrain station460 m · 7 min walk
  • CentralMetro station570 m · 9 min walk
  • LindenMetro station970 m · 16 min walk
  • NoyesMetro station1 km · 17 min walk
  • FosterMetro station1.3 km · 22 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Ryan Field West ParkingCar park290 m · 5 min walk
  • NorthShore Evanston Parking GarageMulti-storey car park660 m · 11 min walk
  • Linden Park & RideCar park · 328 spaces940 m · 15 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • The SpotRestaurant · american280 m · 5 min walk
  • Bluestone CafeRestaurant · american630 m · 10 min walk
  • Pinto KitchenRestaurant640 m · 10 min walk
  • DeSalvo's PizzaRestaurant · pizza690 m · 11 min walk

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Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall: FAQs

What's on at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall has 39 upcoming events. Next up: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Michigan Women's Volleyball on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Where is Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall is located at 1501 Central St, Evanston, IL, 60208.

How big is Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall has a capacity of around 8,117.

Is there parking at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

Welsh-Ryan Arena is located just north of Ryan Field, which is located at the crossroads of Ashland Avenue (N/S) and Central Street (E/W) in Evanston. Parking for basketball is available in either lot adjacent to Ryan Field, on the east side of the stadium or on the other side of Ashland Avenue, just west of Ryan Field. There is a fee for parking at Welsh Ryan Arena. Please contact the Ticket Office for more information.

When is the Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall box office open?

Box office opens 1.5 hours prior to tip-off.

What is the nearest station to Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

The nearest station is Evanston Central Street (Train station), about 460 m from Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall.

Which hotels are closest to Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

The closest places to stay are Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1.6 km), Hilton Orrington/Evanston (2 km), and Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston (2.4 km).

When did Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall open?

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall opened in 1952.

Which teams or companies are based at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall?

Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall is the home of Northwestern Wildcats, Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball, and Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball.