McAlister Field House

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McAlister Field House is a basketball arena in Charleston, South Carolina, home of the The Citadel Bulldogs (Southern, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1939, making it 87 years old in 2026 and seats 6,000 for basketball. It ranks 6th of 11 in the Southern by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Spectrum Center in Charlotte, about 174 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Home of
The Citadel Bulldogs (D-I)
School
The Citadel
Conference
Southern
Opened
1939
Capacity
6,000
Size rank in D-I
190th of 360

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Arenas near McAlister Field House10

  1. 1D-ITD Arena — Charleston Cougars (Charleston, South Carolina)same city
  2. 2D-IBuccaneer Field House — Charleston Southern Buccaneers (North Charleston, South Carolina)6 mi
  3. 3D-ISHM Memorial Center — South Carolina State Bulldogs (Orangeburg, South Carolina)72 mi
  4. 4D-IHTC Center — Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Conway, South Carolina)88 mi
  5. 5D-IColonial Life Arena — South Carolina Gamecocks (Columbia, South Carolina)103 mi
  6. 6D-IJack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center — Georgia Southern Eagles (Statesboro, Georgia)110 mi
  7. 7D-ITrask Coliseum — UNC Wilmington Seahawks (Wilmington, North Carolina)151 mi
  8. 8D-ITempleton Physical Education Center — Presbyterian Blue Hose (Clinton, South Carolina)160 mi
  9. 9D-IWinthrop Coliseum — Winthrop Eagles (Rock Hill, South Carolina)163 mi
  10. 10NBASpectrum Center — Charlotte Hornets (Charlotte, North Carolina)174 mi

Questions about McAlister Field House

Where do the The Citadel Bulldogs play home games?

The The Citadel Bulldogs play at McAlister Field House in Charleston, South Carolina.

How many people does McAlister Field House hold?

McAlister Field House seats 6,000 for basketball.

When did McAlister Field House open?

McAlister Field House opened in 1939.

What other arenas are near McAlister Field House?

TD Arena is also in Charleston. 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.