Big 10 Visitors
Near to All Athletic Stadiums & Arenas
The McNamara Alumni Center is an ideal location for alumni gatherings in conjunction with athletic events on the University of Minnesota campus. We welcome our colleagues from the Big Ten or any university and invite you to hold your alumni events here when visiting our campus. The McNamara Alumni Center is located across the street from Huntington Bank Stadium (football), Mariucci Arena (hockey) and Williams Arena (basketball). We have ten rooms of all sizes for alumni of visiting teams to gather.
Rent a private room at McNamara for an alumni pregame party!
- Ten rooms of all sizes for your alumni to gather
- All rooms include a screen for watching pre-game coverage or other games
- McNamara staff can reserve parking for your guests in a campus ramp for an additional fee
- 3 game day buffet menus prepared by D’Amico Catering, McNamara’s onsite caterer, or choose a custom menu from their full menu.
- After your party, simply walk across the street to the game!
For information on renting a room, email macevents@umn.edu or call 612-624-9831 and speak to a member of our sales team.
Convenient Location …
FOOTBALL SEASON: If your school is not hosting a pregame party and you want to grab a beer or something to eat before kickoff, you are welcome to join Gopher fans at the McNamara Alumni Center for Ski-U-Mania, the official pre-game party of the U of M Alumni Association. This popular party starts two hours before kickoff and has a full bar, food trucks and activities. It is FREE and open to anyone, no matter who you are rooting for!
