Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall

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Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall is a basketball arena in Norfolk, Virginia, home of the Norfolk State Spartans (MEAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 4,500 for basketball. It ranks 2nd of 8 in the MEAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Capital One Arena in Washington, about 145 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Home of
Norfolk State Spartans (D-I)
School
Norfolk State University
Conference
MEAC
Opened
1982
Capacity
4,500
Size rank in D-I
251st of 360

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Arenas near Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall10

  1. 1D-IChartway Arena — Old Dominion Monarchs (Norfolk, Virginia)same city
  2. 2D-IHampton Convocation Center — Hampton Pirates (Hampton, Virginia)12 mi
  3. 3D-IKaplan Arena — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)39 mi
  4. 4D-IRobins Center — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)80 mi
  5. 5D-ISiegel Center — VCU Rams (Richmond, Virginia)80 mi
  6. 6D-IHytche Athletic Center — Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Princess Anne, Maryland)95 mi
  7. 7D-IWilliams Arena at Minges Coliseum — East Carolina Pirates (Greenville, North Carolina)109 mi
  8. 8D-IJoan Perry Brock Center — Longwood Lancers (Farmville, Virginia)121 mi
  9. 9WNBACareFirst Arena — Washington Mystics (Washington, Washington, D.C.)141 mi
  10. 10NBACapital One Arena — Washington Wizards (Washington, Washington, D.C.)145 mi

Questions about Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall

Where do the Norfolk State Spartans play home games?

The Norfolk State Spartans play at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall in Norfolk, Virginia.

How many people does Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall hold?

Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall seats 4,500 for basketball.

When did Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall open?

Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall opened in 1982.

What other arenas are near Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall?

Chartway Arena is also in Norfolk. 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.