Baxter Arena

What Plays There

Baxter Arena opened in October 2015, and it took a whole community to build it: a community-university partnership, led by Heritage Services of Omaha, raised $90 million for the arena and the infrastructure around it.

The name's locked in for a while, too: in April 2025, UNO extended its naming-rights deal with Baxter Auto through at least June 30, 2030.

Home of the Omaha Mavericks

This is Mavericks territory: hockey, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball all play their home games here.

Hockey competes in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). Both basketball teams play in The Summit League. And if you hear someone mention Kemp Ice, they mean the rink right here: the home ice is branded Kemp Ice at Baxter Arena.

Most nights it's Mavericks hockey, basketball, or volleyball, but the building also hosts graduations, community gatherings, and Baxter Arena concerts. The venue's calendar has its own concerts category, so that's the place to watch for shows. Dates get added all season, so check what's coming up before you make plans.

Our pick: Never been? Make your first visit a Mavericks hockey game, then walk over to Aksarben Village for dinner (more on that below).

Public Skating

Open skate on the Holland Ice Community Rink costs $10, plus $5 for skate rental. UNO students and employees skate free with a MavCARD, and the rink is cashless. Skate times are on Holland Ice's Monthly Calendar, where you can also sign up for alerts when the schedule changes.

Tickets and Box Office

Buy your Baxter Arena tickets from an official outlet: Ticketmaster.com, the Ticketmaster app, Ticketmaster's phone line at 1-800-745-3000, or the Baxter Arena Box Office. Omavs.com works too, but for athletics events only.

Buy anywhere else and you risk counterfeit or invalid tickets. Tickets use Ticketmaster's SafeTix system, so charge your phone.

Rather talk to a human?

The box office at 2425 S. 67th St. is open noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus three hours before weekend events. Call 402-554-6287.

What will a hockey ticket cost you? Single-game prices for the 2026-27 season aren't on the official schedule as of 09/26/2026, so check each game's Ticketmaster page.

Group discounts vary by event, so contact the box office once a show goes on sale. Had your heart set on a suite? They're all leased, but there's a waiting list. Suite and club-seat prices aren't published.

Bringing a little one? Kids under 2 don't need a ticket unless they'll have their own seat. Some shows for young children work differently, so check the event before you buy.

Seating and Capacity

The arena seats 7,500, with room for more in standing room.

Want to see where you'll be sitting? Each event's Ticketmaster page shows a Baxter Arena seating chart, though the map doesn't tell you what's still available.

About 118 accessible seats are spread across the concourse and mezzanine levels. To reserve one, call the box office at 402-554-2001 or email sales@baxterarena.com.

Lower-bowl club seats get you into the Buildertrend Breakaway Lounge. Suites seat 12, with an option to buy four more seats, but they're leased on 5- or 10-year terms rather than sold by the game.

Getting There and Parking

Good news: parking is free.

The arena has more than 2,400 stalls on a first-come, first-served basis, though some events require passes for Lots 21, 22, and 25.

You can also park in Aksarben Village. Even the farthest spot is an eight-minute walk from the arena.

Planning to tailgate? It's allowed in all of the arena's controlled lots, as long as you stay in your own space. Tents have to be weighted, not staked, and grills can't be left unattended.

Venue Policies

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Baxter Arena has a clear-bag policy, so check your bag before you leave the house. (Headed to a UNO commencement? The policy doesn't apply to those.)

Your bag has to be a transparent plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote no bigger than 12" x 12" x 6", or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. You can also carry an opaque clutch or wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5". It's one bag per ticket holder. Diaper bags are allowed after a security check, and staff will accommodate medical bags. Forgot yours? The Baxter Arena box office and the UNO Bookstore sell a limited number of clear bags.

Doors usually open 60 minutes before an event, though it can vary. Think twice before stepping out mid-game: once you leave, you can't get back in unless that event says otherwise.

Leave these at home:

• Weapons, alcohol, and drugs
• Outside food and drink (an empty clear plastic water bottle of 20 oz. or less is fine)
• Professional cameras with detachable lenses, and recording equipment
• Laser pointers, drones, hoverboards, and noisemakers
• Large umbrellas, bicycles, and non-service animals

Accessibility Services

Need an assistive listening device? They're free at Guest Services near Section 120; just bring an ID. Sign interpreters are available on request, service animals are welcome, and accessible drop-off is on the north and south sides of the building. Sensitive to flashing lights? Some events include strobe effects. For any accommodation, call 402-554-6200.

Food, Drinks, and Amenities

Want a beer? Plan ahead. Sales stop about 45 minutes before the end of the event, you must be 21 or older, and there may be a limit of two drinks per person, per purchase.

Need cash? ATMs are on the Event Level near the Holland Skate Shop.

Where to Eat and Drink Nearby

Aksarben Village is right next door, and it's the easy place to eat before or after a game. Inner Rail Food Hall is just up 67th Street from the arena, and even the farthest Aksarben Village parking spot is an eight-minute walk away.

Tips for a First Visit

• Check the Baxter Arena schedule before you buy, since dates get added all season.
• Buy tickets only from Ticketmaster or the Baxter Arena Box Office, or from Omavs.com for Mavs games.
• Get there by the time doors open, 60 minutes before puck drop or tipoff for most events, though it can vary.
• Bring a clear bag or a small clutch, or leave the bag at home. Large or non-clear bags won't make it past the door.
• Park free, first-come, first-served, in more than 2,400 stalls. Some events need a pass for Lots 21, 22, and 25.
• Grab dinner in Aksarben Village before or after. Inner Rail Food Hall is just up 67th Street from the arena.

Bottom line: check the schedule, charge your phone, grab a clear bag, and come hungry. Enjoy the game!