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Robins Center

Robins Center is Richmond's basketball arena, with sport-specific entrances, free general parking, permit-controlled close lots, and a continuous… Read more

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Reviewed 9.13.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Men's basketball uses the North, upper West, and upper East entrances. Women's basketball uses the North or lower West entrance. Backpacks, duffels, and other large bags are prohibited.
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Follow the current basketball parking map. Free general lots are marked in orange and assigned according to the campus entrance, time, and remaining space, while the closest C-lots require permits.
Arrive
Ticket windows and will call open 90 minutes before tipoff. Men's basketball parking lots open two hours before tipoff, and the continuous outer-lot shuttle starts one hour before tipoff.
Exact location
23A Boatwright Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
For men's basketball, shuttle pickups are in Lot W85 by the Jepson Alumni Center and Lot U21 near the Queally Center. The arena stop is on Richmond Way by Millhiser Green and the Refectory.
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Home teams
Richmond men's basketball / Richmond women's basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity7,201listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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23A Boatwright Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173

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Men's basketball uses the North, upper West, and upper East entrances. Women's basketball uses the North or lower West entrance. Backpacks, duffels, and other large bags are prohibited.

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Destination: Robins Center, 23A Boatwright Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Ticket windows and will call open 90 minutes before tipoff. Men's basketball parking lots open two hours before tipoff, and the continuous outer-lot shuttle starts one hour before tipoff. For men's basketball, shuttle pickups are in Lot W85 by the Jepson Alumni Center and Lot U21 near the Queally Center. The arena stop is on Richmond Way by Millhiser Green and the Refectory. Follow the current basketball parking map. Free general lots are marked in orange and assigned according to the campus entrance, time, and remaining space, while the closest C-lots require permits.

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Backpacks, duffel bags, and other large bags are prohibited and must be returned to the vehicle. Strollers, umbrellas, outside food and drink, water bottles, and mugs are also prohibited.

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For men's basketball, shuttle pickups are in Lot W85 by the Jepson Alumni Center and Lot U21 near the Queally Center. The arena stop is on Richmond Way by Millhiser Green and the Refectory. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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

Need to Know

Best for
Richmond basketball when the men's or women's entrance, free general lot or shuttle, and bag plan are chosen before entering campus
Watch out for
Backpacks, duffel bags, and other large bags are prohibited and must be returned to the vehicle. Strollers, umbrellas, outside food and drink, water bottles, and mugs are also prohibited.
Good arrival window
Ticket windows and will call open 90 minutes before tipoff. Men's basketball parking lots open two hours before tipoff, and the continuous outer-lot shuttle starts one hour before tipoff.
Main transit note
For men's basketball, shuttle pickups are in Lot W85 by the Jepson Alumni Center and Lot U21 near the Queally Center. The arena stop is on Richmond Way by Millhiser Green and the Refectory.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Free general lots plus permit-controlled close areas

What to do
Follow the current basketball parking map. Free general lots are marked in orange and assigned according to the campus entrance, time, and remaining space, while the closest C-lots require permits.
Best option
Use a free general lot or the men's basketball shuttle from W85 or U21. Accessible parking is in C67 between Robins Stadium and Robins Center, with overflow accessible spaces in C66 and C70.
Avoid
Do not enter C70, C67, C66, C62, C61, or C61AUX without the required permit. Unauthorized vehicles can be ticketed or towed.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Sport-specific entrance

Men's, women's, student, and media entry routes are different. The North entrance handles will call, while the upper East entrance is the student route.

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Mixed

Free lot or shuttle choice

Accessible seating is on the main and Terrace concourses. East and West elevators serve different terrace sections, so the seat location should guide the side of the building used.

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Positive

Terrace & accessible routing

Guest Services, First Aid, an ATM, and the family restroom are concentrated around Section 21 or the Terrace level. Permanent concessions accept cards and cash, while some portable stands are cash only.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓Free general parking remains available outside permit-controlled close lots
  • ✓A continuous men's basketball shuttle serves two documented outer lots
  • ✓Entrance and elevator guidance distinguishes men's, women's, student, and terrace routes
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Know Before You Book

  • ×Large bags, strollers, umbrellas, and outside drink containers must be returned to the vehicle.
  • ×Several close campus lots are permit-controlled and enforced by ticketing or towing.
  • ×Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the arena except after an emergency evacuation.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 9.13.26

Match the entrance to men's, women's, or student admission; use a free orange lot or the W85/U21 shuttle; leave large bags and drink containers behind; and approach the elevator side that serves the ticketed terrace section.

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