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McAlister Field House

McAlister Field House is the Division I basketball home of The Citadel in Charleston. This FanProof guide focuses… Read more

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Reviewed 10.7.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The basketball guide permits parking in unmarked campus spaces within walking distance of McAlister. Accessible spaces at the front of the field house are first-come; obey campus signs and leave time for the walk.
Arrive
Basketball doors and will call open one hour before tipoff. Will call is at the ticket booth inside McAlister Field House and requires photo ID; allow time for metal-detector screening at the entrances.
Exact location
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McAlister Field House’s entrance building and exterior approach in an older official facility photograph published in April 2020.
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McAlister Field House’s entrance building and exterior approach in an older official facility photograph published in April 2020.

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Home teams
The Citadel basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity5,439capacity published on the current arena facility page, also used in the 2025–26 basketball program; older pages list 6,000
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The arena entry guidance requires clear bags and prohibits outside food, bottles and cans. Pack before joining the line and check the current basketball notice for exceptions.

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Destination: McAlister Field House, McAlister Field House, Charleston, SC. Basketball doors and will call open one hour before tipoff. Will call is at the ticket booth inside McAlister Field House and requires photo ID; allow time for metal-detector screening at the entrances.

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The basketball guide permits parking in unmarked campus spaces within walking distance of McAlister. Accessible spaces at the front of the field house are first-come; obey campus signs and leave time for the walk.

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Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Find guest services in the southeast corner of the field house. Baby-changing stations are in the lobby restrooms, and game programs and roster cards are digital through QR codes around the arena.
Watch out for
The arena entry guidance requires clear bags and prohibits outside food, bottles and cans. Pack before joining the line and check the current basketball notice for exceptions.
Good arrival window
Basketball doors and will call open one hour before tipoff. Will call is at the ticket booth inside McAlister Field House and requires photo ID; allow time for metal-detector screening at the entrances.
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Parking At A Glance

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The basketball guide permits parking in unmarked campus spaces within walking distance of McAlister. Accessible spaces at the front of the field house are first-come; obey campus signs and leave time for the walk.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

McAlister Field House reflects The Citadel 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

  • ✓The Citadel traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.7.26

For McAlister Field House: confirm the exact The Citadel parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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