Paul Porter Arena
Paul Porter Arena is a basketball arena in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, home of the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Big South, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 3,500 for basketball. It ranks 3rd of 9 in the Big South by capacity.
The closest NBA arena is Spectrum Center in Charlotte, about 48 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- Home of
- Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
- School
- Gardner–Webb University
- Conference
- Big South
- Opened
- 1982
- Capacity
- 3,500
- Size rank in D-I
- 288th of 360
Plan your trip to Paul Porter Arena
Arenas near Paul Porter Arena10
- 1D-IG. B. Hodge Center — USC Upstate Spartans 26 mi
- 2D-IJerry Richardson Indoor Stadium — Wofford Terriers 26 mi
- 3D-IWinthrop Coliseum — Winthrop Eagles 37 mi
- 4NBASpectrum Center — Charlotte Hornets 48 mi
- 5D-ICurry Arena — Queens Royals 48 mi
- 6D-IDale F. Halton Arena — Charlotte 49ers 48 mi
- 7D-ITimmons Arena — Furman Paladins 50 mi
- 8D-IJohn M. Belk Arena — Davidson Wildcats 50 mi
- 9D-IKimmel Arena — UNC Asheville Bulldogs 55 mi
- 10D-ITempleton Physical Education Center — Presbyterian Blue Hose 55 mi
Questions about Paul Porter Arena
Where do the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs play home games?
The Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs play at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
How many people does Paul Porter Arena hold?
Paul Porter Arena seats 3,500 for basketball.
When did Paul Porter Arena open?
Paul Porter Arena opened in 1982.
What other arenas are near Paul Porter Arena?
G. B. Hodge Center in Spartanburg is about 26 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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