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Carmichael Arena Events & Tickets

Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC has 26 upcoming events: 18 sports events and 8 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Carmichael Arena

William Donald Carmichael Jr. Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is home to four Tar Heels athletic teams: women's basketball, volleyball, women's gymnastics, and wrestling. By the end of the 1940s, concerns over capacity with the varsity men's basketball team home gym Woollen Gymnasium started and by 1958 the school began to schedule certain basketball games in off-campus venues to allow for more spectators. This desire for more revenue from ticket sales, limited office space, and intramural sports interruption of varsity practices led the school to develop plans for a new arena. After a measure was approved in July 1962, the school was approved to build an addition to the existing Woollen Gymnasium rather than a new $6 million stadium they had hoped for. The venue was to be named for William Donald Carmichael Jr. a former school vice president and varsity basketball player as a student.

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Getting there

🅿️ Parking

  • Multi-storey car park150 m · 2 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park190 m · 3 min walk
  • Wallace PlazaMulti-storey car park220 m · 4 min walk
  • Swain parking lotCar park250 m · 4 min walk

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

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • KuramaRestaurant · asian10 m · 1 min walk
  • BunsRestaurant · burger10 m · 1 min walk
  • PulpRestaurant · smoothie20 m · 1 min walk
  • White SauceRestaurant · mediterranean30 m · 1 min walk
  • MOMO'S MasterRestaurant30 m · 1 min walk
  • I Love New York PizzaRestaurant40 m · 1 min walk
  • Blue's on FranklinRestaurant50 m · 1 min walk
  • Zayka Indian Grill and BarRestaurant · indian50 m · 1 min walk

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Carmichael Arena: FAQs

What's on at Carmichael Arena?

Carmichael Arena has 26 upcoming events. Next up: North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball vs. California Golden Bears Womens Volleyball on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is Carmichael Arena?

Carmichael Arena is located at 910 Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599.

How big is Carmichael Arena?

Carmichael Arena has a capacity of around 8,010.

Which hotels are closest to Carmichael Arena?

The closest places to stay are AC Hotels Marriott (220 m), The Carolina Inn (430 m), and Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill (440 m).

Where can I park near Carmichael Arena?

Public car parks near Carmichael Arena include Multi-storey car park (150 m), Multi-storey car park (190 m), and Wallace Plaza (220 m).

When did Carmichael Arena open?

Carmichael Arena opened in 1965.

Which teams or companies are based at Carmichael Arena?

Carmichael Arena is the home of 2010 National Invitation Tournament and North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball.