Northwestern Games at Welsh Ryan Arena
The Northwestern Wildcats basketball team plays at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Welsh-Ryan Arena has been home to the Wildcats since 1952 and can seat over 8,000 fans.Often referred to as the Sea of Purple, this arena is known for being packed to the brim with die-hard Wildcats fans. Although the arena is among the smallest in the Big Ten in capacity, it has an intimate atmosphere and is as loud as anywhere in the conference.