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About Burr Gymnasium
Burr Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1963. It is home to the Howard University Bison men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It is named after John Harold Burr Jr., chairman of the physical education department from 1923 to 1958. It has a seating capacity of 2,700.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- U StreetMetro station930 m · 15 min walk
- Columbia HeightsMetro station1.1 km · 18 min walk
- Shaw–Howard UniversityMetro station1.2 km · 19 min walk
- Georgia Avenue–PetworthMetro station1.5 km · 24 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Multi-storey car park670 m · 11 min walk
- Multi-storey car park720 m · 12 min walk
- Multi-storey car park20 spaces750 m · 12 min walk
- Multi-storey car park920 m · 15 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Burr Gymnasium
Check prices ↗- Samaritan InnHotel870 m · 14 min walk
- Birdhouse B&BGuest house970 m · 16 min walk
- U Street HostelHostel1.1 km · 17 min walk
- Capitol Comfort HostelHostel1.4 km · 23 min walk
- William Lewis House Bed & BreakfastGuest house1.4 km · 24 min walk
- Windsor InnHotel1.6 km · 27 min walk
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Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Büna KtchnRestaurant · cafe140 m · 2 min walk
- Charlene's Bar & GrilleRestaurant140 m · 2 min walk
- Salt and Pepper GrillRestaurant · indian160 m · 3 min walk
- Chuck's LLCBar220 m · 4 min walk
- NegrilRestaurant · jamaican380 m · 6 min walk
- Food Corner Kabob & RotisserieRestaurant · international390 m · 6 min walk
- Harrar Coffee and RoasteryCafé · coffee shop390 m · 6 min walk
- Capa TostaRestaurant · italian390 m · 6 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Burr Gymnasium
- Howard Bison Womens Basketball11 dates
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Womens Basketball1 date
Delaware State Hornets Womens Basketball1 date
Ohio Bobcats Womens Basketball1 date- Hampton Pirates Womens Basketball1 date
- South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs Womens Basketball1 date
- Monmouth Hawks Womens Basketball1 date
- North Carolina Central Eagles Womens Basketball1 date
- Howard Bison Mens Basketball1 date
- Norfolk State Spartanettes Womens Basketball1 date
- Coppin State Lady Eagles Womens Basketball1 date
- George Washington Revolutionaries Womens Basketball1 date
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Burr Gymnasium: FAQs
What's on at Burr Gymnasium?
Burr Gymnasium has 12 upcoming events. Next up: Ohio Bobcats at Howard Bison Womens Basketball on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Where is Burr Gymnasium?
Burr Gymnasium is located at 2400 Sixth St., Washington, DC, 20059.
How big is Burr Gymnasium?
Burr Gymnasium has a capacity of around 2,700.
What is the nearest station to Burr Gymnasium?
The nearest station is U Street (Metro station), about 930 m from Burr Gymnasium.
Which hotels are closest to Burr Gymnasium?
The closest places to stay are Samaritan Inn (870 m), Birdhouse B&B (970 m), and U Street Hostel (1.1 km).
Where can I park near Burr Gymnasium?
Public car parks near Burr Gymnasium include Multi-storey car park (670 m), Multi-storey car park (720 m), and Multi-storey car park (750 m).
When did Burr Gymnasium open?
Burr Gymnasium opened in 1963.
Which teams or companies are based at Burr Gymnasium?
Burr Gymnasium is the home of Howard Bison, Howard Bison women's basketball, and Howard Bison men's basketball.