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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY
516-231-4848
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About this Venue
About Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum first opened on February 11, 1972 with an ABA game between the New York Nets and the Pittsburgh Condors.
- With an initial capacity of 15,000, the arena occupied 63 acres of Mitchel Field, a former Army/Air Force base, and was built at a cost of $32 million.
- After an extensive renovation, The Coliseum reopened on April 5, 2017 with a concert by Billy Joel after an 18-month, $180 million renovation.
- The Coliseum offers 14,500 seats for basketball, MMA and boxing, 13,900 for hockey, up to 16,000 for concerts, and 4,500 seats for its theater configuration.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The venue’s unique skin evokes Long Island’s iconic imagery, such as beach dunes, dune fencing, decks, and boardwalks.
- The façade is made up of aluminum fins that pay homage to Long Island’s history as the cradle of the aviation industry.
- Guest enhancements include a new exterior glass storefront to infuse natural light into the refreshed concourse, a redesigned main entrance, all new seating, improved bowl circulation, and revamped bathrooms and concessions.
- Fans have access to free high speed Wi-Fi, upgraded phone service for all major cellular carriers, and an enlarged high definition LED scoreboard.
- Sustainability fixtures include waterless urinals, LED lights, and all new windows and doors to provide improved thermal performance throughout the building.
- With 77 acres of property to work with, Nassau Coliseum is prepared for large-scale festivals that expand beyond the building’s walls.
- Nassau Coliseum is the proud home of the Long Island Nets, and New York Riptide.
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Parking Policy
- The parking Lot will open two hours in advance of doors opening for an event unless otherwise noted.
- There will be designated spots for Veterans, patrons with disabilities, and VIPs.
- Parking prices will vary by type of event.
- All parking passes are valid for a single-vehicle space and are general admission except for VIP and ADA designated spaces.
- Parking passes purchased in advance must be presented when entering the lot either via mobile or hard copy.
- Failure to comply with parking rules may result in towing at the owner’s expense.
Parking Prices
Advance Online Pre-paid Parking Only
Varies by event
On-Site Parking Only
Varies by event
Oversized Vehicles
Upcharge varies by event
Disabled Parking:
- Disabled parking spaces are available in the parking lot.
- Parking attendants will direct those with a Nassau Coliseum parking pass and a valid state-issued disabled parking permit and/or license plate to these areas.
- All disabled parking is available at the GA price designated for that particular event.
Code compliant public ramps are available at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum main entrance.
Tailgating Policies:
- Tailgating is limited to the area directly in front of or behind your vehicle
- Empty spaces may NOT be used for the purpose of tailgating
- Patrons may NOT reserve additional spaces for themselves or others
- Guests may not pay for an additional parking spot (1 spot per vehicle only)
- Tailgating is NOT permitted after events
- A ticket holder who may be in possession of more than one pre-paid parking permit will not be allowed to use adjacent spaces for tailgating
- Lined parking spaces are for vehicles, not tailgate activities
- Outside catering companies are not permitted
- Illegal sales and organized distribution of food and beverages is prohibited
Tailgating Safety
- Please remove all trash from your site and place in trash receptacles provided.
- Please keep valuables out of sight.
- Please lock your vehicle before going into the event.
- Grills and open fires are not permitted.
- Deep fryers or any oil-based cooking or frying is prohibited.
