Williams Arena - Wikipedia
It is the home arena for the University of Minnesota's men's and women's basketball teams. It also housed the men's hockey team until 1993, when it moved into its own building, 3M Arena at Mariucci. The building is popularly known as The Barn, and …
Renovation Plans for The Barn Could Go On Hold
Aug 11, 2024 · There was a time, not that long ago, when the University of Minnesota was deciding between building a brand new on-campus basketball arena or a massive renovation project for the nearly 96-year-old Williams Arena or “The Barn”.
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Mar 22, 2025 · In the summer of 1997, 21 barn lofts above the second deck were built. The lofts offer a spectacular birds-eye view of the court with luxury amenities. The $2.3 million project added 304 seats to the capacity, raising it to 14,625.
Gophers explore renovations to Williams Arena or new basketball …
Jan 17, 2024 · Possible renovations to The Barn would be expected to shrink its current capacity, with more seats replacing benches, plus the addition of more premium spaces and ADA areas.
'You ain't getting out of the Barn alive': Niko Medved has big …
6 days ago · Williams Arena is 98 years old. It's as outdated as any college basketball arena in the country, but so what? New Minnesota Gophers head coach Niko Medved loves the Barn and plans to turn it into ...
UMN weighing options for Williams Arena 'The Barn' | kare11.com
Jan 19, 2024 · A recently released contract shows the University of Minnesota is weighing its options when it comes to preserving or replacing this arena in the coming years.
University of Minnesota considering Williams Arena renovation …
Jan 18, 2024 · Other than enhancing the players' locker room and lounge areas below within the past two decades, the Barn got a new video board in 2013 and basketball court in 2009, 2018 and 2022.
Minnesota Basketball: Check Out Williams Arena’s New Court
Aug 7, 2018 · However, the most noticeable change for Gophers fans was revealed on Monday when the Gophers tweeted out pictures of the new finish the Williams Arena court will have in 2018-19. A fresh new...
Gophers’ Williams Arena gets new-look basketball court
Aug 6, 2018 · Williams Arena, now 90 years old, will have brand-new court for the men’s and women’s basketball season in 2018-19. The Gophers posted three photos Monday on Twitter, with the message: “A fresh...
Williams Arena – Minnesota Golden Gophers - Stadium Journey
Nov 16, 2018 · Amongst the most recent renovations are new lighting and sound systems, a new scoreboard with a video screen, and the creation of 21 luxury suites known as the Barn Lofts.