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Al Lawson Center

Al Lawson Center is the Division I basketball home of Florida A&M in Tallahassee. This FanProof guide focuses… Read more

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Reviewed 10.7.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)For FAMU commencement, accessible parking is at the University Welcome Center, 1420 Althea Gibson Way, across from the bookstore, with overflow at SBI-West. The commencement page advertises shuttles from those locations. Follow ceremony parking staff; these arrangements do not establish basketball parking access.
Arrive
Use 1800 Althea Gibson Way for the Al Lawson Center entrance. The university publishes an accessible seating map for commencement, with graduates on the floor; basketball and other events use different floor arrangements. Arrange accessible seating for your specific event before choosing a ticket.
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1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310Open directions (opens in a new tab)
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Al Lawson Center’s exterior and main approach in an official FAMU facility photograph published October 2023.
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Al Lawson Center’s exterior and main approach in an official FAMU facility photograph published October 2023.

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Home teams
Florida A&M basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity9,639listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310

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FAMU’s bag policy permits a clear tote up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical items require inspection. There is no gate bag-check service; return prohibited bags to your vehicle. Check your Lawson Center event notice for any additional restrictions.

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Destination: Al Lawson Center, 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee, FL 32310. Use 1800 Althea Gibson Way for the Al Lawson Center entrance. The university publishes an accessible seating map for commencement, with graduates on the floor; basketball and other events use different floor arrangements. Arrange accessible seating for your specific event before choosing a ticket. For FAMU commencement, accessible parking is at the University Welcome Center, 1420 Althea Gibson Way, across from the bookstore, with overflow at SBI-West. The commencement page advertises shuttles from those locations. Follow ceremony parking staff; these arrangements do not establish basketball parking access.

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Use 1800 Althea Gibson Way for the Al Lawson Center entrance. The university publishes an accessible seating map for commencement, with graduates on the floor; basketball and other events use different floor arrangements. Arrange accessible seating for your specific event before choosing a ticket.

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Seating maps & views

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Browse the published photo collection for Al Lawson Center. These views help you explore the venue; they do not identify the view from every seat. Check the room, photo date, and event layout.

Official venue page has a wide interior commencement photograph and accessible seating map. This is a general venue perspective rather than a seat-indexed basketball gallery; the floor in the photo is arranged for graduates.

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Watch out for
FAMU’s bag policy permits a clear tote up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical items require inspection. There is no gate bag-check service; return prohibited bags to your vehicle. Check your Lawson Center event notice for any additional restrictions.
Good arrival window
Use 1800 Althea Gibson Way for the Al Lawson Center entrance. The university publishes an accessible seating map for commencement, with graduates on the floor; basketball and other events use different floor arrangements. Arrange accessible seating for your specific event before choosing a ticket.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
For FAMU commencement, accessible parking is at the University Welcome Center, 1420 Althea Gibson Way, across from the bookstore, with overflow at SBI-West. The commencement page advertises shuttles from those locations. Follow ceremony parking staff; these arrangements do not establish basketball parking access.
Avoid
Do not assume the commencement shuttle or every campus lot operates for a basketball game. Match the university parking map to your event’s instructions and park only in the areas designated by signs or attendants.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

Al Lawson Center reflects Florida A&M traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓Florida A&M traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.7.26

For Al Lawson Center: confirm the exact Florida A&M parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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