Getting There · Mackay Stadium · Reno
Getting to Mackay Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Mackay Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Nevada Wolf Pack game nights and major concerts, when the roads around University of Nevada, Reno campus, Reno fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 27,000, the streets around University of Nevada, Reno campus, Reno tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from University of Nevada, Reno campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Mackay Stadium
Home of the nevada wolf pack. the stadium has stood at this location since 1966, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557.
Transit Routes to Mackay Stadium
RTC Washoe buses serve the Nevada campus near the stadium in north Reno. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Mackay Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around University of Nevada, Reno campus, Reno are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Mackay Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve Mackay Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Mackay Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Mackay Stadium from University of Nevada, Reno campus
Mackay Stadium is located at 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557, in the University of Nevada, Reno campus area of Reno. While Mackay Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the University of Nevada, Reno campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to Mackay Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Mackay Stadium
Mackay Stadium holds 27,000 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Nevada Wolf Pack deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Mackay Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Mackay Stadium
If you took transit to Mackay Stadium, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (RTC Washoe buses serve the Nevada campus near the stadium in north Reno) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Mackay Stadium typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.