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About Williams Arena
The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an indoor arena located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the home arena for the University of Minnesota's men's and women's basketball teams. It also housed the men's hockey team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, 3M Arena at Mariucci. The building is popularly known as The Barn, and its student section is known as "The Barnyard".
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- East BankLight rail420 m · 7 min walk
- Stadium VillageLight rail500 m · 8 min walk
- Prospect ParkLight rail1.2 km · 19 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- University Avenue Parking RampMulti-storey car park · 530 spaces110 m · 2 min walk
- Armory GarageUnderground car park · 19 spaces270 m · 4 min walk
- Washington Avenue Parking RampMulti-storey car park · 1,294 spaces370 m · 6 min walk
- 4th Street Parking RampMulti-storey car park · 1,199 spaces410 m · 7 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Williams Arena
Check prices ↗- Graduate by Hilton MinneapolisHotel310 m · 5 min walk
- Days InnHotel600 m · 10 min walk
- Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University AreaHotel820 m · 13 min walk
- Wales HouseGuest house1 km · 17 min walk
- Home2 SuitesHotel1.1 km · 18 min walk
- Hampton Inn & SuitesHotel1.1 km · 18 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Williams Arena
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Buffalo Wild WingsRestaurant · wings160 m · 3 min walk
- D'Amico & SonsRestaurant · sandwich210 m · 3 min walk
- My BurgerRestaurant · burger320 m · 5 min walk
- The Beacon Public HouseRestaurant320 m · 5 min walk
- Korea RestaurantRestaurant · korean320 m · 5 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop350 m · 6 min walk
- Stub & HerbsPub · burger360 m · 6 min walk
- SimplsRestaurant · organic370 m · 6 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Williams Arena
- Minnesota Golden Gophers Womens Basketball18 dates
- Minnesota Golden Gophers Mens Basketball17 dates
Alcorn State Braves Mens Basketball1 date
Southern Jaguars Womens Basketball1 date- Texas Southern Tigers Mens Basketball1 date
- Western Illinois Leathernecks Mens Basketball1 date
- Central Michigan Chippewas Womens Basketball1 date
Iowa Hawkeyes Womens Basketball1 date- Northern Iowa Panthers Womens Basketball1 date
St. Thomas Tommies Womens Basketball1 date- Kansas City Roos Womens Basketball1 date
- St. Thomas Tommies Mens Basketball1 date
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Williams Arena: FAQs
What's on at Williams Arena?
Williams Arena has 35 upcoming events. Next up: Harvard Crimson at Minnesota Golden Gophers Womens Basketball on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Where is Williams Arena?
Williams Arena is located at 1925 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
How big is Williams Arena?
Williams Arena has a capacity of around 14,625.
What is the nearest station to Williams Arena?
The nearest station is East Bank (Light rail), about 420 m from Williams Arena.
Which hotels are closest to Williams Arena?
The closest places to stay are Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis (310 m), Days Inn (600 m), and Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area (820 m).
Where can I park near Williams Arena?
Public car parks near Williams Arena include University Avenue Parking Ramp (110 m), Armory Garage (270 m), and Washington Avenue Parking Ramp (370 m).
When did Williams Arena open?
Williams Arena opened in 1928.
Which teams or companies are based at Williams Arena?
Williams Arena is the home of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball, and Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball.