Visiting Big Dipper Ice Arena: what to know before you go
1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
Big Dipper Ice Arena is a arena in Fairbanks, open since 1968, with room for about 1,857 people.
The busiest month ahead is January 2027, with 3 dates.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Arena
- Capacity
- 1,857
- Opened
- 1968
- Address
- 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
- Upcoming events
- 6
Big Dipper Ice Arena, month by month
- October 20261 date, including Minnesota Mallards at Fairbanks Ice Dogs
- November 20262 dates, including Springfield Jr. Blues at Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Kenai River Brown Bears at Fairbanks Ice Dogs
- January 20273 dates, including Janesville Jets at Fairbanks Ice Dogs, Minnesota Wilderness at Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Anchorage Wolverines at Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Next events at Big Dipper Ice Arena
Oct31Sat
Nov13Fri
Sports
Springfield Jr. Blues at Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Nov 13, 14, 2026 and Mar 12, 13, 2027
Big Dipper Ice Arena
Nov27Fri
Sports
Kenai River Brown Bears at Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Nov 27, 28, 2026 and Apr 9, 10, 2027
Big Dipper Ice Arena
Jan8Fri
Other venues near Big Dipper Ice Arena
- Hering Auditorium1.7 km · 4 dates
Big Dipper Ice Arena: practical questions
How many people fit in Big Dipper Ice Arena?
Big Dipper Ice Arena has a capacity of about 1,857; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Big Dipper Ice Arena open?
Big Dipper Ice Arena opened in 1968.
Which month has the most events at Big Dipper Ice Arena?
January 2027, with 3 dates, including Janesville Jets at Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Minnesota Wilderness at Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
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