Rhode Island lighthouses were the inspiration for the design of the three towers, marking the North and South entrances of The Ryan Center. Standing 86 feet high and located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, the 200,000 sq. ft. building is home to the URI Rams Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.

A multi-purpose facility, The Ryan Center hosts family entertainment, concerts and other community events. Amenities include two state-of-the-art, full-color scoreboards with video capabilities. The house sound system, designed with acoustic provisions, provides a full range of high power sound to all seats in the venue, including the concourse and Alumni Room, making it suitable for any event. The Ryan Center boasts three tiers of seating in the arena to bring all 7,700 seats close to the action.

No Seat is Further than 74 Feet from the Action! The Arena can also be subdivided to provide a half-house venue for smaller functions. The Event Floor seating retracts to provide space suitable for family shows or trade conferences. A portable stage is available for concerts and performance events and the Event Floor itself can seat up to 500 for a banquet.

LEVEL 1 (Event Level) Houses the Arena, Event Floor, Box Offices, Guest Services, Will Call, The Ram’s Zone Retail Store, Locker Rooms, Kitchen Facilities and Management Offices.

LEVEL 2 (Main Concourse) Access to General Seating, Restrooms, The Alumni Room and Concessions, as well as an extraordinary view of Meade Stadium.

LEVEL 3 (Suite Level) Features the Luxury Suites. A private venue for prime viewing. THE ALUMNI ROOM is The Ryan Center’s venue for pre-and post-game events. The beautifully outfitted lounge is available as a function room for parties for up to 125 when events are not occupying the arena and is open to Priority Seat Holders with food and beverage service during basketball games. The Alumni Room is also home to the URI Hall of Fame. THE LUXURY SUITES are exclusive and fully furnished, offering VIP treatment for up to twenty people. Each provides an optimum environment for business meetings, client entertainment, family and friend gatherings, holiday parties and more!

TO SECURE YOUR OWN 2 OR 3 YEAR SUITE LEASE, contact Kara Russo at (401) 788-3230 or at krusso@theryancenter.com.