| Lawlor Events Center | |
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| Location | 1500 North Virginia Street Reno, Nevada 89557 |
| Opened | November 4, 1983 |
| Owner | University of Nevada |
| Operator | University of Nevada |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction cost | $26 million |
| Architect | Casazza, Peetz & Associates |
| Capacity | 11,784 |
| Tenants | |
| Nevada Wolf Pack | |
Lawlor Events Center is an 11,784-seat multi-purpose arena in Reno, Nevada, located at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
It was built in 1983 and is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team.
As the largest venue in Northern Nevada, the Lawlor Events Center also hosts concerts, conferences, rodeos, PBR events, and other entertainment events.
It is also the host for Washoe County School District high school graduations.
Lawlor Events Center hosted the 1986 Big Sky Conference, 1996-2000 Big West Conference, and 2005-2006 Western Athletic Conference men's basketball tournaments, and is scheduled to host the 2009-2010 Western Athletic Conference basketball tournaments.
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