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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 shared campus whose event routing changes by crowd and building…

Event-day essentials

Plan in 60 seconds

Reviewed 8.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Arrive
About 60 minutes before the event, with extra time when another complex event overlaps
Getting there
The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure.
Parking - Moderate to high difficulty (opens in a new tab)
The official complex lot assigned to the event and entered from the route shown in the current parking map
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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.
A packed basketball crowd surrounds the court inside First Horizon Coliseum.
Photo credits
Photo: bp6316 from Hope Mills, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Home teams
Greensboro Gargoyles / UNC Greensboro Spartans men's basketball
Upcoming Events

Tickets on Ticketmaster

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Ticketmaster sourceSep 11, 5:00 AM
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
CapacityUp to 22,000depending on event setup
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

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
Several venues share the complex, so the correct gate, lot and building matter more than simply reaching the campus
Good arrival window
About 60 minutes before the event, with extra time when another complex event overlaps
Main transit note
The complex is principally a driving destination; use the event's published entrance and confirm any special shuttle before departure.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Moderate to high

Check the route, price, and closing time before event day.

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
Sources1 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources 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 8.8.26Sources 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 8.8.26Sources 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 8.8.26Sources for Know before you book

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

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.8.26

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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