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Colonial Life Arena Events & Tickets

Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC has 43 upcoming events: 3 concerts, 39 sports events, and 1 comedy show. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Colonial Life Arena

The Colonial Life Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily home to the University of South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams. Opened as a replacement for the Carolina Coliseum with the name Carolina Center in 2002, the 18,000-seat arena is also host to various events, including conferences, concerts, and graduation ceremonies. It is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina and the eighth largest campus college arena.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • ColumbiaTrain station390 m · 6 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • CS1 LotCar park250 m · 4 min walk
  • S35 LotCar park310 m · 5 min walk
  • Park Street GarageMulti-storey car park370 m · 6 min walk
  • D8 LotCar park680 m · 11 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

  • The Golden SpurRestaurant · american80 m · 1 min walk
  • Knowledge Perk Coffee CompanyCafé · coffee shop190 m · 3 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop220 m · 4 min walk
  • Roxanne's MarketCafé260 m · 4 min walk
  • Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and PubRestaurant · pizza270 m · 4 min walk
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & TeaCafé · coffee shop380 m · 6 min walk
  • Ruth's Chris Steak HouseRestaurant · american480 m · 8 min walk
  • Jersey John's Blue PizzaRestaurant · pizza480 m · 8 min walk

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Colonial Life Arena: FAQs

What's on at Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena has 43 upcoming events. Next up: University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Stetson Hatters Mens Basketball on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where is Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena is located at 801 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC, 29208.

How big is Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena has a capacity of around 18,000.

Is there parking at Colonial Life Arena?

There are many parking options in the arena area throughout USC, City of Columbia and The Vista areas. Here is a link to some of the City of Columbia/Vista options in the area: https://parking.columbiasc.gov/downtown-parking-map/. Prices and accepted payment methods are determined by lot owners/operators and can change without notice. We suggest you bring cash and credit/debit card to be best prepared to pay when you arrive. The Colonial Life Arena does not own/operate parking lots/garages.

Does Colonial Life Arena have accessible seating?

Accessible seating is available at various locations throughout the Colonial Life Arena. Handicap seating is available to the patron with the disability and all guests in the party, up to published ticket limits, if available. To purchase handicap accessible seating, please look for the handicapped icon at www.Tickemaster.com or visit the box office. We reserve the right to re-seat or remove any guests from the property that violate the Federal ADA laws.

When is the Colonial Life Arena box office open?

Weekdays: Tuesdays, 9 AM to 4 PM & Fridays 11 AM to 4 PM. On Day of Show/Game: Box Office opens when the doors open to the public. Door times vary by event and can be found on ColonialLifeArena.com and are subject to change without notice. The Box Office is located inside the main entrance at the corner of Lincoln and Greene Streets.

What is the nearest station to Colonial Life Arena?

The nearest station is Columbia (Train station), about 390 m from Colonial Life Arena.

Which hotels are closest to Colonial Life Arena?

The closest places to stay are Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC (430 m), Hilton Columbia Center (470 m), and Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District (610 m).

When did Colonial Life Arena open?

Colonial Life Arena opened in 2002.

Which teams or companies are based at Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena is the home of South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball.