Cajundome

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Cajundome is a basketball arena in Lafayette, Louisiana, home of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (Sun Belt, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1985, making it 41 years old in 2026 and seats 13,500 for basketball. It ranks 1st of 14 in the Sun Belt by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, about 119 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Home of
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (D-I)
School
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Conference
Sun Belt
Opened
1985
Capacity
13,500
Size rank in D-I
42nd of 360

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Arenas near Cajundome10

  1. 1D-IPete Maravich Assembly Center — LSU Tigers (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)58 mi
  2. 2D-IF. G. Clark Activity Center — Southern Jaguars (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)58 mi
  3. 3D-ITownsley Law Arena — McNeese Cowboys (Lake Charles, Louisiana)73 mi
  4. 4D-IStopher Gymnasium — Nicholls Colonels (Thibodaux, Louisiana)78 mi
  5. 5D-IUniversity Center — Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Hammond, Louisiana)95 mi
  6. 6G LeaguePontchartrain Center — Laketown Squadron (Kenner, Louisiana)107 mi
  7. 7NBASmoothie King Center — New Orleans Pelicans (New Orleans, Louisiana)119 mi
  8. 8D-IDevlin Fieldhouse — Tulane Green Wave (New Orleans, Louisiana)119 mi
  9. 9D-ILakefront Arena — New Orleans Privateers (New Orleans, Louisiana)119 mi
  10. 10D-IPrather Coliseum — Northwestern State Demons (Natchitoches, Louisiana)123 mi

Questions about Cajundome

Where do the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns play home games?

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns play at Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

How many people does Cajundome hold?

Cajundome seats 13,500 for basketball.

When did Cajundome open?

Cajundome opened in 1985.

What other arenas are near Cajundome?

Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge is about 58 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.