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Experience all the excitement college sports have to offer with Mackey Arena tickets. The Mackey Arena is a multi-purpose arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Perched on the north end of the Purdue University campus, the venue serves as the home court for the school’s basketball, wrestling and volleyball teams.

The Mackey Arena first opened in 1967, built as a replacement for the aging Lambert Fieldhouse. In its early years, the venue was known simply as the Purdue Arena, though in 1972 was renamed in honor of university athletic director Guy Mackey. With a seating capacity of nearly 15,000, Mackey Arena is widely known as one of the loudest arenas in the country due to its domed aluminum roof.

Notable years for the arena came in 1980 and 2021 when the venue served as the site of the early round games of the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. In 2007, the arena underwent an extensive series of renovations that added a sports medicine facility, student-athlete academic center, visitors tunnel and interactive coaching technologies. Don’t miss your chance to hop in the stands and support your favorite teams. Snag Mackey Arena tickets here today.

Where is Mackey Arena located?

Mackey Arena and its ticket office are located at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Mackey Arena Seating Chart

Secure the best seats at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette with our easy-to-use and interactive seating chart. Most arenas will have seating that ascends to various levels from the center of the event space. Depending on the size of the arena, Mackey Arena may also offer upgraded seats and even suite packages. Arenas typically have the capacity to hold between 15,000 to nearly 20,000 visitors, dispensing on the specific event. TicketSmarter offers extensive filtering options to help you secure Mackey Arena tickets in West Lafayette, IN. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.

How much are Mackey Arena tickets?

The price of your ticket will vary depending on the arena and where your seat is located. On average, the cost to attend an event at Mackey Arena is $143.17. Seats located further away from the action and higher in the stands are always the most affordable and can cost as low as $1.84 a ticket. A seat with premium views of the event can go for as high as $1650.02 for a seat near the center space.

Mackey Arena Schedule

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Our online marketplace makes buying Mackey Arena tickets simple. Use the calendar of events located above to plan your next trip to the arena.

How many events are coming to Mackey Arena?

Mackey Arena has 24 upcoming live events scheduled.

Who is playing at Mackey Arena?

Iowa State Cyclones at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball and Wisconsin Badgers at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball are scheduled to play at Mackey Arena.

Iowa State Cyclones at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball Mackey Arena tickets December 6th, 2025 at 12:00pm

TicketSmarter has 73 Iowa State Cyclones at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball tickets listed from $144.00 - $377.10 with the average ticket price of $216.77.

Wisconsin Badgers at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball Mackey Arena tickets March 7th, 2026 at 4:00pm

Tickets to attend this exciting event average at $356.26, but range between $290.88 - $589.16. Place your order now because there are only 99 Wisconsin Badgers at Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball tickets still available for this event.

What time does Mackey Arena open?

Mackey Arena doors open typically one to one and a half hours before the show on December 6th, 2025 at 12:00pm. Most arenas will open doors even earlier for tailgating, but fans will want to arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking.