Pinnacle Bank Arena
Pinnacle Bank Arena, known as “The Vault”, is a basketball arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers (Big Ten, NCAA Division I). It opened in 2013, making it 13 years old in 2026 and seats 15,147 for basketball. It ranks 8th of 18 in the Big Ten by capacity.
Its record crowd is 15,998 (2014). The closest NBA arena is Target Center in Minneapolis, about 335 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Home of
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
- School
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Opened
- 2013
- Capacity
- 15,147
- Nickname
- The Vault
- Former names
- West Haymarket Arena (construction-era name)
- Record crowd
- 15,998 (2014)
- Also home to
- Nebraska women's basketball
NSAA state basketball tournaments - Size rank in D-I
- 26th of 360
Famous games at Pinnacle Bank Arena
- Nov. 8, 2013: Nebraska's men's and women's teams both won their first regular-season games in the new arena.
- 2014: The arena hosted the NCAA women's Lincoln Regional, which eventual national champion UConn won on its way to the Final Four.
- March 9, 2014: Nebraska beat Wisconsin 77-68 before a record 15,998 fans, a win that sent the Huskers to their first NCAA tournament since 1998.
- Jan. 9, 2024: Nebraska upset No. 1 Purdue 88-72, its first win over a top-ranked team since 1982.
- Jan. 2, 2026: Nebraska edged No. 9 Michigan State 58-56 to go 14-0 during a school-record 20-0 start.
- March 8, 2026: An 84-75 overtime win over Iowa set program records for regular-season wins (26) and Big Ten wins (15).
Game night
Tradition. The "Red Zone" student section sits at midcourt directly behind the team benches.
Seating & views at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Built in 2013 with basketball in mind, Pinnacle Bank Arena seats about 15,500 for hoops. A split upper concourse puts upper-level fans closer to the floor than in many arenas, and retractable lower seating tightens the bowl on game days. Premium options include 36 suites, 20 loge boxes and more than 800 club seats. The Red Zone student section has about 1,000 seats on the 100 level, including the area directly behind both team benches at midcourt.
Parking & tailgating at Pinnacle Bank Arena
The arena sits in Lincoln's Haymarket district with nearly 5,100 stalls within walking distance, including four garages and the Festival Lot to the north, linked by a pedestrian bridge. Nebraska Athletics does not sell single-game parking; public options include the Green 2 Garage, Lot 1B and the Haymarket Park lots, with city garage details at ParkAndGo.org. Accessible drop-off is at Gate 4. The Haymarket's bars and restaurants serve as the pregame scene rather than tailgating.
Plan your trip to Pinnacle Bank Arena
Arenas near Pinnacle Bank Arena10
- 1D-ICHI Health Center Omaha — Creighton Bluejays 47 mi
- 2D-IBaxter Arena — Omaha Mavericks 47 mi
- 3D-IBramlage Coliseum — Kansas State Wildcats 109 mi
- 4D-ISanford Coyote Sports Center — South Dakota Coyotes 137 mi
- 5D-IAllen Fieldhouse — Kansas Jayhawks 149 mi
- 6D-ISwinney Recreation Center — Kansas City Roos 163 mi
- 7G LeagueCasey's Center — Iowa Wolves 168 mi
- 8D-IKnapp Center — Drake Bulldogs 171 mi
- 9D-IHilton Coliseum — Iowa State Cyclones 180 mi
- 10G LeagueSanford Pentagon — Sioux Falls Skyforce 189 mi
Questions about Pinnacle Bank Arena
Where do the Nebraska Cornhuskers play home games?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers play at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
How many people does Pinnacle Bank Arena hold?
Pinnacle Bank Arena seats 15,147 for basketball.
When did Pinnacle Bank Arena open?
Pinnacle Bank Arena opened in 2013.
What is Pinnacle Bank Arena’s nickname?
Pinnacle Bank Arena is known as “The Vault.”
What is the attendance record at Pinnacle Bank Arena?
The record crowd at Pinnacle Bank Arena is 15,998 (2014).
What other arenas are near Pinnacle Bank Arena?
CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha is about 47 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.