Fairbanks, AK venue guide
Plan your visit to Carlson Center in Fairbanks, AK with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
For public ticketed events, bags measuring 14 x 14 x 6 inches or larger are not allowed. Smaller bags are subject to visual inspection and are tagged after inspection. Security screening may vary for other events.
Entrances
Main entrance — identified in the University of Alaska Fairbanks Carlson Center visitor guide.
Upcoming events
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Venue essentials
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For public ticketed events, bags measuring 14 x 14 x 6 inches or larger are not allowed. Smaller bags are subject to visual inspection and are tagged after inspection. Security screening may vary for other events.
Verified Sep 7, 2026University of Alaska Fairbanks — Carlson Center Visitor Guidance
The Fairbanks North Star Borough, which runs the arena through Parks & Recreation, doesn't publish venue-specific accessibility details. Call 907-459-1227 or email carlsoncenter@fnsb.gov before your event about accessible seating and parking.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Fairbanks North Star Borough — Carlson Center
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK, 99701
The Carlson Center is at 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks 99701. The borough runs the MACS bus system; see its Bus Routes, Maps & Schedules page for service to the arena area.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Fairbanks North Star Borough — Carlson Center
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The borough doesn't publish an arena concessions guide. At Nanook hockey games, alcohol is allowed only in the 'wet side' sections (101–109 and 201–207); all other sections prohibit alcohol.
Verified Oct 6, 2026UAF Nanooks — Season & Single-Game Tickets
The borough doesn't publish restroom information for the Carlson Center. An indoor Playzone for ages 0–8 runs at the arena on its own schedule.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Fairbanks North Star Borough — Carlson Center
The borough doesn't publish merch details for the Carlson Center; merch varies by event.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Fairbanks North Star Borough — Carlson Center
Upcoming events
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