# Welsh Ryan Arena > Arena offers an intimate size with comfortable seating and great sight lines from every spot. The atmosphere stays positive and engaged, boosted by an energetic student section and a generally close-knit crowd. Design focuses on a modern, upscale feel that keeps fans close to the action. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/WelshRyanArena - Address: 2705 Ashland Ave, Evanston, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18884678775 - Website: https://nusports.com/facilities/welsh-ryan-arena/12 ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Live Sports — 9.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Bathroom — 8.3/10 - Parking Available — 7.5/10 - Food — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "It's a fun place to go with friends or family." - "You get a fantastic view of the live sports from any seat." - "I found the bathrooms to be clean and well-maintained." ## Good to know - A paid pass parking lot is available right across the street. - The food and beverage selection is limited to a handful of options. - Tickets for events at the arena are overpriced. - Bathroom and food lines move swiftly, even with a packed house. - The arena is smaller than some other Big Ten venues. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.