Lawlor Events Center
Lawlor Events Center is northern Nevada's largest multi-purpose arena. It is located in Reno, Nevada at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It is named after former athletic director, baseball, basketball and football coach Jake Lawlor.
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| Address | 1500 North Virginia Street |
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| Location | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°32′42.25″N 119°49′5.77″W |
| Owner | University of Nevada, Reno |
| Operator | University of Nevada, Reno |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
| Surface | Multi–surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 1981 |
| Opened | November 4, 1983 |
| Construction cost | $26 million ($79.5 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | Casazza, Peetz & Associates |
| Structural engineer | Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. |
| General contractor | The Law Company, Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Nevada Wolf Pack (NCAA) (1983–present) | |
It was built in 1983 and has a capacity of 12,000 including 11,536 multi-purpose seats. Lawlor is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball teams, and also hosts boxing, concerts, conferences, PBR events, rodeos, WWE and other entertainment events. It is also the host for Washoe County School District high school graduations and winter commencement ceremonies for the university.
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