Hank McCamish Pavilion
Hank McCamish Pavilion, known as “The Thrillerdome”, is a basketball arena in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (ACC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1956, making it 70 years old in 2026 and seats 8,600 for basketball. It ranks 15th of 18 in the ACC by capacity.
Its record crowd is 10,125 vs. Duke (1993).
Arena facts
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Home of
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- School
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Conference
- ACC
- Opened
- 1956
- Capacity
- 8,600
- Nickname
- The Thrillerdome
- Former names
- Alexander Memorial Coliseum (1956–1996)
Alexander Memorial Coliseum at McDonald's Center (1996–2005) - Record crowd
- 10,125 vs. Duke (1993)
- Also home to
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women's basketball
Atlanta Hawks (NBA, 1968–1972 and 1997–1999, former)
Atlanta Dream (WNBA, 2017–2018, former) - Size rank in D-I
- 123rd of 360
Famous games at Hank McCamish Pavilion
- Jan. 10, 1993: No. 10 Georgia Tech upsets No. 1 Duke before 10,125 fans, the building's all-time record crowd.
- 2008: After a tornado damages the Georgia Dome, the rest of the SEC tournament, including the final, moves here with crowds limited to families, officials and 400 fans per school.
- Nov. 9, 2012: The renovated arena reopens as McCamish Pavilion with a men's win over Tulane before a sellout of 8,600.
- Jan. 21, 2025: A crowd of 8,700 watches Georgia Tech host No. 16 North Carolina, the largest since the 2012 renovation.
Seating & views at Hank McCamish Pavilion
McCamish is the 1956 Alexander Memorial Coliseum, with its steel-ribbed domed roof, gutted and rebuilt inside. A $45 million renovation that reopened in November 2012 built a new seating bowl, added an upper-level balcony and club seating, and widened the concourse, leaving a capacity of 8,600. The original design set the floor down into a sunken interior, which keeps sightlines clear and close. The court is named Cremins Court for former coach Bobby Cremins.
Parking & tailgating at Hank McCamish Pavilion
McCamish sits at 965 Fowler Street on Georgia Tech's campus in Midtown Atlanta. Georgia Tech Athletics does not publish a standalone basketball parking guide that we could find, so check ramblinwreck.com or the ticket office before a game for current deck and lot assignments and any pre-paid options.
Plan your trip to Hank McCamish Pavilion
Arenas near Hank McCamish Pavilion10
- 1NBAState Farm Arena — Atlanta Hawks same city
- 2D-IGeorgia State Convocation Center — Georgia State Panthers same city
- 3WNBAGateway Center Arena — Atlanta Dream 12 mi
- 4D-IKSU Convocation Center — Kennesaw State Owls 20 mi
- 5D-IThe Coliseum — West Georgia Wolves 43 mi
- 6D-IStegeman Coliseum — Georgia Bulldogs 58 mi
- 7D-IHawkins Arena — Mercer Bears 80 mi
- 8D-IPete Mathews Coliseum — Jacksonville State Gamecocks 80 mi
- 9D-IMcKenzie Arena — Chattanooga Mocs 99 mi
- 10D-INeville Arena — Auburn Tigers 106 mi
Questions about Hank McCamish Pavilion
Where do the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets play home games?
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets play at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia.
How many people does Hank McCamish Pavilion hold?
Hank McCamish Pavilion seats 8,600 for basketball.
When did Hank McCamish Pavilion open?
Hank McCamish Pavilion opened in 1956.
What is Hank McCamish Pavilion’s nickname?
Hank McCamish Pavilion is known as “The Thrillerdome.”
What is the attendance record at Hank McCamish Pavilion?
The record crowd at Hank McCamish Pavilion is 10,125 vs. Duke (1993).
What other arenas are near Hank McCamish Pavilion?
State Farm Arena is also in Atlanta. 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.