JMA Wireless Dome
JMA Wireless Dome, known as “The Loud House”, is a basketball arena in Syracuse, New York, home of the Syracuse Orange (ACC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1980, making it 46 years old in 2026 and seats 35,446 for basketball. That makes it the largest arena in D-I and the biggest in the ACC.
Its record crowd is 35,642 vs. Duke (2019). The closest NBA arena is Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, about 168 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Home of
- Syracuse Orange
- School
- Syracuse University
- Conference
- ACC
- Opened
- 1980
- Capacity
- 35,446
- Nickname
- The Loud House
- Former names
- Carrier Dome (1980–2022)
- Record crowd
- 35,642 vs. Duke (2019)
- Also home to
- Syracuse Orange football
Syracuse Orange women's basketball
Syracuse Orange men's and women's lacrosse - Size rank in D-I
- 1st of 360
Famous games at JMA Wireless Dome
- 1981: The Carrier Dome hosts the Big East men's basketball tournament in its first season.
- Feb. 27, 2010: Syracuse beats Villanova 95-77 before an announced crowd of 34,616.
- Feb. 23, 2013: Georgetown beats Syracuse 57-46 before 35,012, ending the Orange's 38-game home winning streak.
- Feb. 1, 2014: Syracuse beats Duke 91-89 in overtime before a then-record 35,446, its 21st straight win to open the season.
- Feb. 23, 2019: A record 35,642 fans, the largest on-campus college basketball crowd ever, pack the Dome for Syracuse vs. Duke.
Game night
Getting there. CENTRO buses serve the Dome.
Parking. Shuttle buses run fans between remote parking lots and the Dome.
Seating & views at JMA Wireless Dome
Basketball at the Dome is played in a football stadium, with the court laid over the turf at one end of the field, so many seats are far from the floor. The setup held a record 35,446 in 2014 and was expanded to 35,642 for 2018-19, the largest on-campus basketball capacity anywhere. The court has carried Jim Boeheim's name since 2002. A fixed, partly translucent roof replaced the air-supported dome in 2020, and air conditioning followed.
Parking & tailgating at JMA Wireless Dome
Single-game parking for men's basketball is in the Comstock and Colvin lots, with Skytop on South Campus opening when those fill; Raynor is season passes only. Lots open three hours before tip, and shuttles run from Skytop, Comstock and Colvin to College Place, every 15 minutes during the game. ADA parking is at Comstock with a shuttle to Gate A. CENTRO city buses also serve the Dome, and ride-hailing apps have dedicated pickup and drop-off points.
Plan your trip to JMA Wireless Dome
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- 2D-ICotterell Court — Colgate Raiders 35 mi
- 3D-INewman Arena — Cornell Big Red 45 mi
- 4D-IBinghamton University Events Center — Binghamton Bearcats 67 mi
- 5D-IBroadview Center — Albany Great Danes 117 mi
- 6D-IMVP Arena — Siena Saints 124 mi
- 7D-IReilly Center — St. Bonaventure Bonnies 135 mi
- 8D-IKoessler Athletic Center — Canisius Golden Griffins 136 mi
- 9D-IAlumni Arena — Buffalo Bulls 136 mi
- 10D-IGallagher Center — Niagara Purple Eagles 145 mi
Questions about JMA Wireless Dome
Where do the Syracuse Orange play home games?
The Syracuse Orange play at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.
How many people does JMA Wireless Dome hold?
JMA Wireless Dome seats 35,446 for basketball.
When did JMA Wireless Dome open?
JMA Wireless Dome opened in 1980.
What is JMA Wireless Dome’s nickname?
JMA Wireless Dome is known as “The Loud House.”
What is the attendance record at JMA Wireless Dome?
The record crowd at JMA Wireless Dome is 35,642 vs. Duke (2019).
Where do I park for games at JMA Wireless Dome?
Shuttle buses run fans between remote parking lots and the Dome.
What other arenas are near JMA Wireless Dome?
Le Moyne Events Center in DeWitt is about 1 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.