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First Horizon Coliseum

The main arena at the Greensboro Complex hosts Gargoyles hockey, UNCG basketball and touring events, with a large… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

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)Follow the complex's event-specific traffic signs and use a card or contactless payment because the campus is cashless.
Arrive
First Horizon Coliseum is part of the Greensboro Complex at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. Use the 2026 parking diagram to locate the Coliseum separately from Piedmont Hall, the Special Events Center and other buildings, then follow your event’s lot and traffic instructions. Parking, ticketing and concessions are cashless; bring a debit or credit card and prepare your mobile ticket in the official Ticketmaster app before reaching the gates. The October 2026 lower-concourse map locates concessions around Sections 101–132; outlet openings vary by event.
Exact location
1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure.
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Real fan takeIt is cashless and card only if you want to park, buy food etc.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
First Horizon Coliseum’s premium suite area and arena view, shown on the Greensboro Complex’s official suite page. Undated photograph; suite access is not included with every ticket.
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First Horizon Coliseum’s premium suite area and arena view, shown on the Greensboro Complex’s official suite page. Undated photograph; suite access is not included with every ticket.

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Home teams
Greensboro Gargoyles / UNC Greensboro Spartans men's basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
CapacityUp to 22,000depending on event setup
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1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403

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First Horizon Coliseum’s current entry policy allows one small clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; it does not need to be clear. A larger clear bag is not a general admission exception. Medical bags are inspected, and diaper bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches are permitted when accompanied by a child. There is no bag check or locker storage, so leave prohibited bags elsewhere before joining the line. The arena diagram comes from a 2025 tourism guide and must be compared with the actual event chart; premium suite and OG Club photographs do not imply access with every ticket.

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Destination: First Horizon Coliseum, 1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403. First Horizon Coliseum is part of the Greensboro Complex at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. Use the 2026 parking diagram to locate the Coliseum separately from Piedmont Hall, the Special Events Center and other buildings, then follow your event’s lot and traffic instructions. Parking, ticketing and concessions are cashless; bring a debit or credit card and prepare your mobile ticket in the official Ticketmaster app before reaching the gates. The October 2026 lower-concourse map locates concessions around Sections 101–132; outlet openings vary by event. The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure. Follow the complex's event-specific traffic signs and use a card or contactless payment because the campus is cashless.

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

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First Horizon Coliseum is part of the Greensboro Complex at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. Use the 2026 parking diagram to locate the Coliseum separately from Piedmont Hall, the Special Events Center and other buildings, then follow your event’s lot and traffic instructions. Parking, ticketing and concessions are cashless; bring a debit or credit card and prepare your mobile ticket in the official Ticketmaster app before reaching the gates. The October 2026 lower-concourse map locates concessions around Sections 101–132; outlet openings vary by event.

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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.
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The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure. 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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Venue layout

First Horizon Coliseum — lower-concourse concessions, October 2026

First Horizon Coliseum: Venue layout, First Horizon Coliseum — lower-concourse concessions, October 2026. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official lower-concourse concessions diagram published in October 2026, locating food and drink outlets around sections 101–132. It helps orient the concourse but does not show every seat or guarantee that every outlet opens for every event. This is an amenities floor plan, not a complete seating chart.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Greensboro Complex (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Venue layout

Greensboro Complex — 2026 parking and building orientation

First Horizon Coliseum: Venue layout, Greensboro Complex — 2026 parking and building orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official 2026 Greensboro Complex parking and building diagram. Locate First Horizon Coliseum separately from the Special Events Center, Piedmont Hall and other buildings. Lettered parking areas indicate orientation rather than guaranteed public access or availability; follow current event routing and payment instructions. This is not a seat map.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Greensboro Complex (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Seating chart

First Horizon Coliseum — official 2025 arena section diagram

First Horizon Coliseum: Seating chart, First Horizon Coliseum — official 2025 arena section diagram. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Arena diagram from page 16 of Visit Greensboro’s 2025 meeting-planners guide. This dated section-orientation resource does not establish current event staging, open sections or ticket availability. Compare your event’s ticket-seller chart before choosing an exact seat; concerts and sports can use different floor arrangements. Preview shows page 16 of 99; open the original chart for every page.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Visit Greensboro (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Gargoyles hockey, UNCG basketball and major touring shows in Greensboro's largest indoor room
Watch out for
First Horizon Coliseum’s current entry policy allows one small clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches; it does not need to be clear. A larger clear bag is not a general admission exception. Medical bags are inspected, and diaper bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches are permitted when accompanied by a child. There is no bag check or locker storage, so leave prohibited bags elsewhere before joining the line. The arena diagram comes from a 2025 tourism guide and must be compared with the actual event chart; premium suite and OG Club photographs do not imply access with every ticket.
Good arrival window
First Horizon Coliseum is part of the Greensboro Complex at 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard. Use the 2026 parking diagram to locate the Coliseum separately from Piedmont Hall, the Special Events Center and other buildings, then follow your event’s lot and traffic instructions. Parking, ticketing and concessions are cashless; bring a debit or credit card and prepare your mobile ticket in the official Ticketmaster app before reaching the gates. The October 2026 lower-concourse map locates concessions around Sections 101–132; outlet openings vary by event.
Main transit note
The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure.
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Moderate to high

What to do
Follow the complex's event-specific traffic signs and use a card or contactless payment because the campus is cashless.
Best option
The official complex lot assigned to the event and entered from the route shown in the current parking map
Avoid
Private business property, medians or assuming every Gate City Boulevard entrance serves the same lot
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Thousands of on-site spaces solve capacity, but simultaneous events and controlled entrances can still create a late-arrival queue.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Hockey, basketball and end-stage concerts use different sightline geometry; buy from the live chart for the actual event.

03

Positive

Event-day character

This is a legacy civic arena on a multi-building campus, so it feels more like a regional event complex than a downtown arena night.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

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

Why it works

  • ✓This is a legacy civic arena on a multi-building campus, so it feels more like a regional event complex than a downtown arena night.
  • ✓Hockey, basketball and end-stage concerts use different sightline geometry; buy from the live chart for the actual event.
  • ✓Thousands of on-site spaces solve capacity, but simultaneous events and controlled entrances can still create a late-arrival queue.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×Several venues share the complex, so the correct gate, lot and building matter more than simply reaching the campus
  • ×Private business property, medians or assuming every Gate City Boulevard entrance serves the same lot
  • ×The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Confirm the event's building and lot, approach by the published gate and leave enough buffer for a shared-campus arrival.

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