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John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center

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Reviewed 10.11.26

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Gore Arena is inside Campbell’s John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Campbell’s current 2026–27 basketball ticket announcements list free parking in the main lot behind Gore Arena. Check your event for doors and use the official Campbell ticket selector for its seating diagram. The current men’s basketball map labels Sections 101–118, courtside areas and the hospitality suite; other sports and productions use different layouts. Ticket questions go to 1-877-GO-HUMPS.
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John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NCOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
Gore Arena’s basketball court and surrounding seating bowl from an elevated end-court position, documented in Campbell’s official facility gallery. This older reference has no confirmed capture date or exact seat location; court graphics and conference branding may differ today.
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Gore Arena’s basketball court and surrounding seating bowl from an elevated end-court position, documented in Campbell’s official facility gallery. This older reference has no confirmed capture date or exact seat location; court graphics and conference branding may differ today.

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Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity3,095listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Campbell permits one clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical and diaper bags are searched and tagged; a child must accompany a diaper bag. Seat cushions/backs must be no wider than 16 inches and have no arms or pockets. Strollers cannot go beyond the second-floor entry doors. The 2026–27 free-child season-ticket offer applies to Sections 113 and 118 with a purchased adult season ticket; older guides list different sections.

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Destination: John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center, John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC. Gore Arena is inside Campbell’s John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Campbell’s current 2026–27 basketball ticket announcements list free parking in the main lot behind Gore Arena. Check your event for doors and use the official Campbell ticket selector for its seating diagram. The current men’s basketball map labels Sections 101–118, courtside areas and the hospitality suite; other sports and productions use different layouts. Ticket questions go to 1-877-GO-HUMPS.

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Gore Arena — 2026–27 men’s basketball

John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center: Seating chart, Gore Arena — 2026–27 men’s basketball. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official section overview rendered by Campbell’s current November 2026 men’s basketball event selector. Shows Sections 101–118, courtside areas and a hospitality suite. This compact 500 × 386-pixel source does not show individual rows or seats. Colors are reference categories rather than live inventory; other sports and productions can differ.

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Gore Arena — current Campbell event and seat selector

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Campbell permits one clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical and diaper bags are searched and tagged; a child must accompany a diaper bag. Seat cushions/backs must be no wider than 16 inches and have no arms or pockets. Strollers cannot go beyond the second-floor entry doors. The 2026–27 free-child season-ticket offer applies to Sections 113 and 118 with a purchased adult season ticket; older guides list different sections.
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Gore Arena is inside Campbell’s John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Campbell’s current 2026–27 basketball ticket announcements list free parking in the main lot behind Gore Arena. Check your event for doors and use the official Campbell ticket selector for its seating diagram. The current men’s basketball map labels Sections 101–118, courtside areas and the hospitality suite; other sports and productions use different layouts. Ticket questions go to 1-877-GO-HUMPS.
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College basketball game day

John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center reflects Campbell 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

  • ✓Campbell traditions and campus atmosphere
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Reviewed 10.11.26

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