John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center

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John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center is a basketball arena in Buies Creek, North Carolina, home of the Campbell Fighting Camels (CAA, NCAA Division I). It opened in 2008, making it 18 years old in 2026 and seats 3,095 for basketball. It ranks 11th of 13 in the CAA by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Spectrum Center in Charlotte, about 118 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Buies Creek, North Carolina
Home of
Campbell Fighting Camels (D-I)
School
Campbell University
Conference
CAA
Opened
2008
Capacity
3,095
Size rank in D-I
306th of 360

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Arenas near John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center10

  1. 1D-ILenovo Center — NC State Wolfpack (Raleigh, North Carolina)28 mi
  2. 2D-IDean Smith Center — North Carolina Tar Heels (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)41 mi
  3. 3D-ICameron Indoor Stadium — Duke Blue Devils (Durham, North Carolina)43 mi
  4. 4D-IMcDougald–McLendon Arena — North Carolina Central Eagles (Durham, North Carolina)43 mi
  5. 5D-ISchar Center — Elon Phoenix (Elon, North Carolina)64 mi
  6. 6D-ICorbett Sports Center — North Carolina A&T Aggies (Greensboro, North Carolina)75 mi
  7. 7D-IFirst Horizon Coliseum — UNC Greensboro Spartans (Greensboro, North Carolina)75 mi
  8. 8G LeagueNovant Health Fieldhouse — Greensboro Swarm (Greensboro, North Carolina)76 mi
  9. 9D-IWilliams Arena at Minges Coliseum — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)77 mi
  10. 10D-INido & Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center — High Point Panthers (High Point, North Carolina)82 mi

Questions about John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center

Where do the Campbell Fighting Camels play home games?

The Campbell Fighting Camels play at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center in Buies Creek, North Carolina.

How many people does John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center hold?

John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center seats 3,095 for basketball.

When did John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center open?

John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center opened in 2008.

What other arenas are near John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center?

Lenovo Center in Raleigh is about 28 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

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