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Siegel Center

Siegel Center is the Division I basketball home of Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The venue identifies West Broad Street Deck at 1111 West Broad Street and Bowe Street Deck at 609 Bowe Street as the main event-parking options. Drive-up parking purchases are credit-card only. Its posted 4 p.m. special-event opening is not a guarantee for every morning graduation or game; confirm your event’s deck access.
Arrive
Finish trips to your car before entering: Siegel Center does not permit reentry. Use the gate specified for your event, and allow time for bag inspection. The arena’s main address is 1200 West Broad Street; basketball, concerts and graduations can use different floor layouts.
Exact location
1200 West Broad Street, RichmondOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
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Siegel Center’s arena floor and stands arranged for a staged event, in an official venue photograph. Basketball uses a different floor configuration; the capture date is not supplied.
Photo credits
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Siegel Center’s arena floor and stands arranged for a staged event, in an official venue photograph. Basketball uses a different floor configuration; the capture date is not supplied.

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Home teams
Virginia Commonwealth basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity7,637current venue-published arena seating; expandable event configurations can reach 8,000, while older athletics pages describe 7,500.
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1200 West Broad Street, Richmond

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Siegel Center’s current visitor guidance permits a clear bag up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches or a small clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Backpacks, coolers and duffel bags are prohibited; medical items require inspection. Check your event notice for additional restrictions before joining the entry line.

Official Siegel Center — current clear bags (opens in a new tab)Official Siegel Center — no reentry and arena entrances (opens in a new tab)Official Siegel Center — accessible seats and listening devices (opens in a new tab)Official Virginia Commonwealth basketball and game-day information (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Siegel Center, 1200 West Broad Street, Richmond. Finish trips to your car before entering: Siegel Center does not permit reentry. Use the gate specified for your event, and allow time for bag inspection. The arena’s main address is 1200 West Broad Street; basketball, concerts and graduations can use different floor layouts. The venue identifies West Broad Street Deck at 1111 West Broad Street and Bowe Street Deck at 609 Bowe Street as the main event-parking options. Drive-up parking purchases are credit-card only. Its posted 4 p.m. special-event opening is not a guarantee for every morning graduation or game; confirm your event’s deck access.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Accessible drop-off is in front of the arena near Broad and Harrison streets, with ramps to the main entrance. The Harrison/Broad deck has accessible spaces for placard or disability-plate holders, first come, first served. Arrange the appropriate seating before arriving rather than relying on an event-day exchange.

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Official Siegel Center — event-specific decks and payment (opens in a new tab)Official Siegel Center — accessible seats and listening devices (opens in a new tab)Official Virginia Commonwealth basketball and game-day information (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Standard arena seating configuration

Seating chart

Standard arena seating configuration

Siegel Center: Seating chart, Standard arena seating configuration. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official standard stage-and-floor arena layout. This is a concert/event example, not a basketball court configuration; floor availability and sightlines depend on the show. This is a real layout for the named event, supplied by Siegel Center / Virginia Commonwealth University. Confirm your own event’s floor and stage setup before buying seats.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Siegel Center / Virginia Commonwealth University (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-08
Venue parking and pedestrian approaches
2025–26 basketball season seating allocations
VCU basketball — section and row viewer

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is at the top of Sections 14, 15, 32 and 35. Request the correct tickets when purchasing; event-day relocation depends on availability. Call 804-828-7267 for assistance, at least one day ahead for a listening device or two weeks ahead for an interpreter.
Watch out for
Siegel Center’s current visitor guidance permits a clear bag up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches or a small clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Backpacks, coolers and duffel bags are prohibited; medical items require inspection. Check your event notice for additional restrictions before joining the entry line.
Good arrival window
Finish trips to your car before entering: Siegel Center does not permit reentry. Use the gate specified for your event, and allow time for bag inspection. The arena’s main address is 1200 West Broad Street; basketball, concerts and graduations can use different floor layouts.
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Historical fan notes are not treated as verified public evidence.

Parking At A Glance

What to do
The venue identifies West Broad Street Deck at 1111 West Broad Street and Bowe Street Deck at 609 Bowe Street as the main event-parking options. Drive-up parking purchases are credit-card only. Its posted 4 p.m. special-event opening is not a guarantee for every morning graduation or game; confirm your event’s deck access.
Best option
Accessible drop-off is in front of the arena near Broad and Harrison streets, with ramps to the main entrance. The Harrison/Broad deck has accessible spaces for placard or disability-plate holders, first come, first served. Arrange the appropriate seating before arriving rather than relying on an event-day exchange.
Avoid
Parking is event-specific and not every campus deck opens for every event. If transferring a prepaid parking pass, the venue lists a deadline five hours before the event. Have the correct pass ready before entering the deck.
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.8.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Positive

College basketball game day

Siegel Center reflects Virginia Commonwealth 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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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Virginia Commonwealth traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.8.26

For Siegel Center: confirm the exact Virginia Commonwealth parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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