Humphrey Coliseum
Humphrey Coliseum, known as “The Hump”, is a basketball arena in Mississippi State, Mississippi, home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1975, making it 51 years old in 2026 and seats 10,575 for basketball. It ranks 12th of 16 in the SEC by capacity.
The closest NBA arena is FedExForum in Memphis, about 139 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Mississippi State, Mississippi
- Home of
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
- School
- Mississippi State University
- Conference
- SEC
- Opened
- 1975
- Capacity
- 10,575
- Nickname
- The Hump
- Also home to
- Mississippi State women's basketball
- Size rank in D-I
- 76th of 360
Famous games at Humphrey Coliseum
- Feb. 9, 1991: Mississippi State edged No. 10 Kentucky 83-82 on its way to a share of the 1991 SEC regular-season title.
- Dec. 1, 2013: In a 50th-anniversary rematch of the 1963 "Game of Change," Mississippi State beat Loyola Chicago 65-64 in overtime.
- Jan. 25, 2016: No. 2 South Carolina held off the No. 10 Bulldog women 57-51 before 10,626, then a program and state record for women's basketball.
- Feb. 5, 2018: The unbeaten Bulldog women beat No. 7 South Carolina 67-53 in a title-game rematch before an arena-record 10,794 fans.
- Jan. 27, 2024: Mississippi State beat No. 8 Auburn 64-58 for its second top-10 home win of the season in the newly renovated arena.
Game night
Tradition. "Starkvegas" is lettered on the baseline in front of the student section, and substitutes check in at an "X" on the court marking Starkville's location.
Seating & views at Humphrey Coliseum
The Hump is an oval bowl that now seats about 9,100 for basketball after the 2022-23 renovation, which added a sideline-to-sideline club level with nearly 580 club seats and lobbies that look down on the court. For 2025-26 both team benches moved to the east side, adding courtside bench seats and loge tables. The student section sits behind the "Starkvegas" baseline lettering, centered on Sections 111 to 113, with the band in Section 111.
Parking & tailgating at Humphrey Coliseum
Lots right around the Coliseum (A through E, entered from Bailey Howell Dr., Lakeview Dr. and Barr Ave.) are reserved, with limited public sales when space allows. Public paid parking is in the North Garage off Bailey Howell Dr., and passes can be bought ahead online. Several campus lots, including Garner Hall and Memorial Hall, are free. Lakeview Dr. closes two hours before tipoff, and rideshare drivers come in via Hwy. 12 and College View St.
Plan your trip to Humphrey Coliseum
Arenas near Humphrey Coliseum10
- 1D-IColeman Coliseum — Alabama Crimson Tide 72 mi
- 2D-IThe Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss — Ole Miss Rebels 80 mi
- 3D-IHarrison HPER Complex — Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 92 mi
- 4D-IBartow Arena — UAB Blazers 110 mi
- 5D-IPete Hanna Center — Samford Bulldogs 110 mi
- 6D-IWilliams Assembly Center — Jackson State Tigers 113 mi
- 7D-IFlowers Hall — North Alabama Lions 118 mi
- 8G LeagueLanders Center — Memphis Hustle 129 mi
- 9NBAFedExForum — Memphis Grizzlies 139 mi
- 10D-IReed Green Coliseum — Southern Miss Golden Eagles 153 mi
Questions about Humphrey Coliseum
Where do the Mississippi State Bulldogs play home games?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs play at Humphrey Coliseum in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
How many people does Humphrey Coliseum hold?
Humphrey Coliseum seats 10,575 for basketball.
When did Humphrey Coliseum open?
Humphrey Coliseum opened in 1975.
What is Humphrey Coliseum’s nickname?
Humphrey Coliseum is known as “The Hump.”
What other arenas are near Humphrey Coliseum?
Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa is about 72 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.