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Dale F. Halton Arena

Halton Arena visitors should prepare mobile tickets, clear bags and cashless payment, then use the appropriate campus deck.… Read more

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Reviewed 10.22.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)The fan guide permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Diaper bags accompanying children must meet the published size policy. Backpacks and fanny packs are prohibited, metal detectors operate at every entrance and re-entry is prohibited.
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The owner identifies West Deck as the main parking destination, Union Deck for overflow and Cone Deck for men’s basketball with the appropriate 49er Club pass. Use current event signs and your actual pass rather than assuming all nearby decks are unrestricted.
Arrive
Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method.
Exact location
9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Arrange accessible tickets or low-vision seating through 704-687-4949 before arrival. Guest Services and family restrooms are in the food court; assistive-listening devices are available. Closed-caption requests require two weeks’ notice through 704-687-1100. Ask staff for first aid or the route to your actual seat.
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Home teams
Charlotte men's basketball / Charlotte women's basketball / Charlotte volleyball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity9,105listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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The fan guide permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Diaper bags accompanying children must meet the published size policy. Backpacks and fanny packs are prohibited, metal detectors operate at every entrance and re-entry is prohibited.

Official Halton Arena clear bag and fan arrival guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Dale F. Halton Arena, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method. Arrange accessible tickets or low-vision seating through 704-687-4949 before arrival. Guest Services and family restrooms are in the food court; assistive-listening devices are available. Closed-caption requests require two weeks’ notice through 704-687-1100. Ask staff for first aid or the route to your actual seat. The owner identifies West Deck as the main parking destination, Union Deck for overflow and Cone Deck for men’s basketball with the appropriate 49er Club pass. Use current event signs and your actual pass rather than assuming all nearby decks are unrestricted.

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Official Halton Arena clear bag and fan arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
Official Halton Arena clear bag and fan arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Official Halton Arena basketball seating and ticket information (opens in a new tab)

Arrange accessible tickets or low-vision seating through 704-687-4949 before arrival. Guest Services and family restrooms are in the food court; assistive-listening devices are available. Closed-caption requests require two weeks’ notice through 704-687-1100. Ask staff for first aid or the route to your actual seat. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Seating chart

2023 basketball reference · 100/200 levels and bench sides

Dale F. Halton Arena: Seating chart, 2023 basketball reference · 100/200 levels and bench sides. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete owner-linked chart, preserving numbered 100/200-level sections, home/visitor benches, scorer’s table, courtside arrangement and the full Gold/Green/Black/Value/Student/ADA legend. These older ticket categories do not establish current prices, benefits or inventory. Confirm your actual game ticket, floor allocation and accessible seating with Charlotte; individual seat numbers are not shown.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Charlotte Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-22

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Dale F. Halton Arena is Charlotte basketball’s campus home. The owner-linked 2023 chart preserves numbered 100/200-level sections, benches, courtside seats, student areas and accessible symbols. Its colored categories are a dated reference; confirm the actual game’s ticket and allocation.
Watch out for
The fan guide permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Diaper bags accompanying children must meet the published size policy. Backpacks and fanny packs are prohibited, metal detectors operate at every entrance and re-entry is prohibited.
Good arrival window
Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method.
Main transit note
Arrange accessible tickets or low-vision seating through 704-687-4949 before arrival. Guest Services and family restrooms are in the food court; assistive-listening devices are available. Closed-caption requests require two weeks’ notice through 704-687-1100. Ask staff for first aid or the route to your actual seat.
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Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Use the assigned campus deck; allow time for screening.

What to do
The owner identifies West Deck as the main parking destination, Union Deck for overflow and Cone Deck for men’s basketball with the appropriate 49er Club pass. Use current event signs and your actual pass rather than assuming all nearby decks are unrestricted.
Best option
Proper placards are required for accessible parking in the SAC southwest lot or bottom level of West Deck. Confirm availability and the route to your ticketed entrance with the ticket office.
Avoid
Do not enter Cone Deck expecting general public parking for a men’s game. Leave time for the campus walk, clear-bag inspection and metal detectors; re-entry is prohibited.
Sources1 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

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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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Mixed

Visit and admission

Dale F. Halton Arena is Charlotte basketball’s campus home. The owner-linked 2023 chart preserves numbered 100/200-level sections, benches, courtside seats, student areas and accessible symbols. Its colored categories are a dated reference; confirm the actual game’s ticket and allocation.

02

Mixed

Viewing and venue layout

The complete 2023 owner-linked chart preserves numbered bowl sections, benches, courtside seats, student zones and the full Gold/Green/Black/Value/Student/ADA legend. These dated categories are not a current price or inventory promise. Three real venue photos and the fan seat-view gallery remain.

03

Mixed

Current arrival check

Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method.

Sources2 officialReviewed 10.22.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓The complete chart preserves both bowl levels and bench relationships.
  • ✓Public and student gate times are clearly distinguished.
  • ✓Accessible parking and advance assistance contacts are identified.
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Re-entry is prohibited.
  • ×Concessions require cashless payment and no ATM is inside.
  • ×Reserved decks and dated seat categories require current-event confirmation.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.22.26

Dale F. Halton Arena is Charlotte basketball’s campus home. The owner-linked 2023 chart preserves numbered 100/200-level sections, benches, courtside seats, student areas and accessible symbols. Its colored categories are a dated reference; confirm the actual game’s ticket and allocation. Public gates open 90 minutes before tipoff; student gates open 60 minutes before. The owner recommends adding mobile tickets to your phone wallet at least 24 hours before the game. Concessions are cashless and there is no ATM inside; bring an accepted payment method.

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