Mariucci Arena

Love this arena!
Home to one of the best hockey teams in the nation, and it’s filled with energy throughout any home game.
Great team, great fans, great time!

I’m embarrassed to say I have never watched a hockey game in here but have witnessed a plethora of commencement and convocation ceremonies over the years. It’s a nice arena with tons of seats but the acoustics are not ideal for special events with keynote speakers.
It’s cool to have been in the tunnel walking out to a huge crowd waiting for you to walk the stage at commencement and seeing the «congratulations grads» message on the big screen though.
If you are looking to park, there’s an open lot across the street or else you can park slightly behind it for $ 4. Right outside the main entrance is a fantastic photo op in front of TCF bank stadium.

Helpful tips: This is a hockey arena. You will need to dress warmly. Bring a blanket if you need early in the season.
This is a great place to watch a great college hockey team. The crowd gets into it and you will have a good time.
The only draw backs to this place are that they don’t serve beer and the seats don’t have cup holders. Minor really, but good to know ahead of time.

I saw that one of my Unilocal friends had reviewed Mariucci Arena and thought I’d give it a shot from the old memory banks. I worked at the U in the mid-​90s and getting tickets to Gopher hockey games were the toughest tickets in town. Luckily I knew a couple of friends who had season tickets so I got to go quite often… and if it was a big game I would just buy from a scalper.
Anyway, this hockey venue is the best college hockey arena I’ve ever been in-​seriously, even if you aren’t a Gopher fan you’ll agree it’s an awesome venue. The place is packed to the rafters with rabid Gopher fans so the home ice advantage is intense. I remember my first game there (Gophers beat up on UM-​Duluth) and leaving with my ears ringing like I was at a concert. The place is pretty big and there really isn’t a bad seat in the house-​like Jana said, sight lines from just about anywhere in the arena give you very good views of the game. There is plenty of parking in the surrounding area and how can you go wrong with cheerleaders on ice?!? I actually got to play on the Mariucci ice when I worked at the U… we put together an intramural ice hockey team and as bad as I was, I love being able to say I skated on that ice!
I agree with Nic B, this is Mecca for Gopher Hockey fans. I know traveling to Minneapolis in the winter sounds insane, but I would love to fly back for another Gopher hockey game at Mariucci…

I am a bit biased, as a life-​long gopher fan, this is like Mecca!

Phenomenal atmosphere. Minnesotans take their hockey seriously, and this is as proud as you can get with respect to a sports venue.

I don’t think you can say you are a fan of Minnesota hockey without attending a game at Mariucci Arena. History and tradition are just splashed all over the place. I especially like the All-​American mural. They added a new video board this year and it looks great! Sometimes if you are standing in the wrong spot its hard to hear the PA. They don’t serve adult beverages here so if that’s something you are concerned about make sure to fill up before game time! There is plenty of parking around the arena but you will have a little walk so bring a jacket.

Mariucci Arena is a premier hockey arena! The atmosphere and the fans are amazing! Big enough to enjoy the game, yet intimate enough to feel like you are part of the game! There’s really not a bad seat in the house and great sight lines even from behind the nets. I love the fact that Mariucci is only one level too which makes for an even better fan experience. Plus you cant go wrong with cheering on the Gophers on their amazing home ice!
Bring cash for concessions and parking. Only Goldy’s Snack Shack accepts credit/​debit cards.

There is so much to love about this arena. The atmosphere is awesome and you’ll love the chants from the student section. Not a bad seat in the house.

What Can I say. The Unversity of Minnesota has a great hocky venue.

Great game and one of the great hockey arenas anywhere. Go gophs!

It’s like going on a pilgrimage if you’re a hockey fan. Tributes to gold medalists, collegiate champions and pro legends line the concourse and the lobby, sightlines are excellent, the atmosphere is fantastic and the fans are knowledgeable.
Love hockey? Visit Minnesota, you won’t regret it.

M-​I-​N-​N-​E-​S-​O-​T-​A Minnesota Minnesota heyyyyyyy Gophers!
Mariucci Arena. Home of the Golden Gophers.