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About Blackham Coliseum

Blackham Coliseum is a multipurpose arena in Lafayette, Louisiana. It was built on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus in 1949 as the home to the then-named SLI Bulldogs, now called the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball teams. The arena was named for Stafford Morgan Blackham, former dean of the Department of Animal Husbandry at SLI, and as such it was built to host livestock exhibitions as well as athletics. It replaced the 1,500-seat Earl K. Long Gymnasium as home to the athletics teams. It remained the home for the men's team until the Cajundome was completed in 1984. The women continue to play the majority of their games at Earl K. Long. Blackham hosted the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament in 1982.

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Getting there

🅿️ Parking

  • 611 Parking GarageMulti-storey car park800 m · 13 min walk
  • 501 Parking GarageMulti-storey car park810 m · 13 min walk
  • Girard Park Parking Garage/GPC/Zone 13Multi-storey car park820 m · 13 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Blackham Coliseum: FAQs

What's on at Blackham Coliseum?

Blackham Coliseum has 1 upcoming event. Next up: Mid Winter Fair Rodeo on Friday, January 8, 2027.

Where is Blackham Coliseum?

Blackham Coliseum is located at 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, 70506.

How big is Blackham Coliseum?

Blackham Coliseum has a capacity of around 5,500.

Which hotels are closest to Blackham Coliseum?

The closest places to stay are Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome (1.6 km), The Juliet Hotel (1.7 km), and The Blue Moon Guest House (1.8 km).

Where can I park near Blackham Coliseum?

Public car parks near Blackham Coliseum include 611 Parking Garage (800 m), 501 Parking Garage (810 m), and Girard Park Parking Garage/GPC/Zone 13 (820 m).

When did Blackham Coliseum open?

Blackham Coliseum opened in 1950.