UNO Lakefront Arena

UNO Lakefront Arena Events

UNO Lakefront Arena hosts Boxing 🥊, Basketball 🏀, Volleyball 🏐, Wrestling 🤼️, Mixed Martial Arts 🥋 & Swimming 🏊 events.

UNO Lakefront Arena Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122, United States Directions in Google Maps

UNO Lakefront Arena events are accessible by public transportation, car, and taxi. The Regional Transit Authority provides service in the area.

To avoid traffic via car, use Lakeshore Drive and enter the Lakefront Arena grounds from the lake side and you'll miss majority of the traffic on your arrival.

Below you can find general information on travel and parking for UNO Lakefront Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.

🅿️ Parking

On-site parking is available for UNO Lakefront Arena throughout the surrounding premises. Fees and availability will vary from event to event. There are parking spots available for around 4,000 cars.

The UNO Lakefront Arena event parking is located all around the venue and can vary between 200 m (2 min) -300 m (4 min) walk to the venue.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Bus is a popular way to reach the UNO Lakefront Arena because of its connections with multiple routes:

57 – Franklin + Uno Arena · 600 m (7 min) walk
57 – Franklin + Light Standard 302 650 m (8 min) walk
57 & 80 – Suno College of Business 750 m (9 min) walk

UNO Lakefront Arena Hotels & Accommodation

Although New Orleans is one of the least expensive tourist cities in the US, it offers a full range of prices and styles from budget to luxury. Just be wary about visiting during Mardi Gras though, as prices will sky-rocket.

📍 Where To Stay

Night owls will feel at home in The French Quarter and on Bourbon Street in particular, famed throughout the US for its exceptional bar and club scene. Foodies, meanwhile, will be spoilt for choice with a top range of restaurants serving New Orleans classics like gumbo and jambalaya.

The restful and refined Uptown, Garden District, and neighbourhoods surrounding City Park are ideal for families and those on an extended stay in the city. They are more aligned with the slow pace the Deep South is so renowned for, exude a warm community atmosphere, and offer their own selection of crave-worthy cafes and restaurants.

Those looking for fun daytime and evening entertainment will find it in the CBD where the city’s best museums and theatres can be found, as well as The Saints’ Superdome. The CBD’s Warehouse District also awaits to captivate audiences with its renowned art galleries and museums.

Hipsters may prefer to hang out in the Marigny and Bywater neighbourhoods located next to The French Quarter. Their colourful Creole streets have drawn a creative crowd who have brought independent shops, vegan cafes, and local-style casual restaurants along with them. Music lovers will be particularly drawn to Frenchmen Street by the lulling sounds of the sax.

The most affordable and authentic area to stay in is Mid-City, a more residential neighbourhood located just 5 km from The French Quarter. No need to head into the city for food and entertainment though, Mid-City has its own high street.

While most of the city sights are walkable, bicycles and Ubers are another popular way to get around.

About UNO Lakefront Arena

The UNO Lakefront Arena, also known as the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, is a multi-sport venue situated in the heart of New Orleans. It is the proud home of the University of New Orleans Privateers men's and women's basketball teams.

Due to the venue's excellent acoustics, lighting, and intimate design, the arena has gained the reputation of successfully providing people of all ages and backgrounds with the most comprehensive experience in entertainment. It is the premier arena of sport, entertainment, and special occasions in the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area.

As well as basketball, the arena is also known for hosting other sporting events, such as mixed martial arts, boxing, wrestling, swimming, and volleyball.

🍔 Food & Drink

There are several food and drink offerings at UNO Lakefront Arena. They include classic American food options like hot dogs, nachos, and burgers. Concession stands are situated around the concourse. Beer and mixed drinks may be served depending on the event being held at the venue.