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Christl Arena

Christl Arena is the Division I basketball home of Army in West Point. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Arrange West Point admission first, then follow the current basketball event’s parking instructions for Holleder Center. The arena’s address is different from the Visitor Control Center in Highland Falls; directions to one do not complete the other part of the trip.
Arrive
Allow extra time for West Point’s 100% ID checks, vehicle inspections and Visitor Control Center queues. The center is at 2107 New South Post Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928 and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. When it is closed, the published access notice directs visitors to Stony Lonesome Gate at 1 Stony Lonesome Road. Check the current game and access notices before departure.
Exact location
Holleder Center, 714 Fenton Road, West Point, NY 10996Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
If attending multiple Army events, Athletics strongly encourages obtaining a Local Area Credential in advance. Complete the required access process before continuing to Christl Arena in Holleder Center; the visitor-control destination and arena destination are different stops.
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An elevated view of Christl Arena’s basketball floor and crowd during Army–Navy on January 26, 2025. The official facility source credits Danny Wild / Army Athletics and identifies the event and capture date.
Photo credits
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An elevated view of Christl Arena’s basketball floor and crowd during Army–Navy on January 26, 2025. The official facility source credits Danny Wild / Army Athletics and identifies the event and capture date. Photo taken 2025-01-26.

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Home teams
Army basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity5,043listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Holleder Center, 714 Fenton Road, West Point, NY 10996

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Destination: Christl Arena, Holleder Center, 714 Fenton Road, West Point, NY 10996. Allow extra time for West Point’s 100% ID checks, vehicle inspections and Visitor Control Center queues. The center is at 2107 New South Post Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928 and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. When it is closed, the published access notice directs visitors to Stony Lonesome Gate at 1 Stony Lonesome Road. Check the current game and access notices before departure. If attending multiple Army events, Athletics strongly encourages obtaining a Local Area Credential in advance. Complete the required access process before continuing to Christl Arena in Holleder Center; the visitor-control destination and arena destination are different stops. Arrange West Point admission first, then follow the current basketball event’s parking instructions for Holleder Center. The arena’s address is different from the Visitor Control Center in Highland Falls; directions to one do not complete the other part of the trip.

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This guide does not yet establish Christl Arena’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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If attending multiple Army events, Athletics strongly encourages obtaining a Local Area Credential in advance. Complete the required access process before continuing to Christl Arena in Holleder Center; the visitor-control destination and arena destination are different stops. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Browse the published photo collection for Christl Arena. 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 collection includes real basketball bowl and court photographs. These are general facility photos, not a photographic view from every section or row.

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Seating chart

Christl Arena — basketball section reference

Christl Arena: Seating chart, Christl Arena — basketball section reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Ticketmaster’s verified Christl Arena page displays this actual numbered basketball diagram for both its men’s and women’s selectors. The provider labels it a reference chart, not live availability; confirm your event’s open sections and row.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-08

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Christl Arena is the basketball venue inside Holleder Center, which also houses Tate Rink. Ticketmaster’s venue page lists Holleder Center at 714 Fenton Road, West Point, NY 10996. Its actual basketball reference chart shows numbered lower and upper sections and the home/visitor bench sides; confirm the event’s open sections and your row at checkout.
Watch out for
Christl Arena is inside West Point. Visitors without Department of War-issued ID must obtain a local area credential through the Visitor Control Center; those 18 and older should bring an accepted REAL ID or passport. Check the Garrison’s current ID list and any additional-document requirements before travel. Foreign visitors need a valid passport plus visa or ESTA and a qualified escort throughout the visit. A basketball ticket does not replace installation access requirements.
Good arrival window
Allow extra time for West Point’s 100% ID checks, vehicle inspections and Visitor Control Center queues. The center is at 2107 New South Post Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928 and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. When it is closed, the published access notice directs visitors to Stony Lonesome Gate at 1 Stony Lonesome Road. Check the current game and access notices before departure.
Main transit note
If attending multiple Army events, Athletics strongly encourages obtaining a Local Area Credential in advance. Complete the required access process before continuing to Christl Arena in Holleder Center; the visitor-control destination and arena destination are different stops.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Arrange West Point admission first, then follow the current basketball event’s parking instructions for Holleder Center. The arena’s address is different from the Visitor Control Center in Highland Falls; directions to one do not complete the other part of the trip.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Positive

College basketball game day

Christl Arena reflects Army 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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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Army traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.8.26

For Christl Arena: confirm the exact Army parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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