Stegeman Coliseum
Stegeman Coliseum is a basketball arena in Athens, Georgia, home of the Georgia Bulldogs (SEC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1964, making it 62 years old in 2026 and seats 10,523 for basketball. It ranks 13th of 16 in the SEC by capacity.
Its record crowd is 13,200 vs. Georgia Tech (1964). The closest NBA arena is State Farm Arena in Atlanta, about 58 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Home of
- Georgia Bulldogs
- School
- University of Georgia
- Conference
- SEC
- Opened
- 1964
- Capacity
- 10,523
- Former names
- Georgia Coliseum (1964–1996)
- Record crowd
- 13,200 vs. Georgia Tech (1964)
- Also home to
- Georgia women's basketball
Georgia volleyball
Georgia gymnastics - Size rank in D-I
- 77th of 360
Famous games at Stegeman Coliseum
- Feb. 22, 1964: Georgia opened the coliseum with an 81-68 upset of Georgia Tech before 13,200 fans, still the building's record crowd.
- 1971: Western Kentucky beat Ohio State 81-78 in overtime to win the NCAA Mideast Regional at the coliseum.
- Feb. 25, 1990: Alec Kessler scored 30 as Georgia erased a 19-point deficit to beat No. 12 LSU 86-85 and take the SEC lead.
- Jan. 3, 2004: Jonas Hayes scored 25 as Georgia handed No. 3 Georgia Tech its first loss, 83-80 in double overtime.
- Jan. 7, 2025: Georgia beat No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 before a sold-out crowd, its first top-10 win in five years.
Seating & views at Stegeman Coliseum
Stegeman seats 10,523 in a U-shaped bowl under its distinctive arched roof. The flat end, once a stage, has no upper level and now holds the video board, a student section and team banners. The other three sides have lower and upper seating, with LED ribbon boards along the upper ring. Lower-level wooden seats became cushioned seats in 2000, and a 2010-11 renovation expanded the building. Students enter through Gate G.
Parking & tailgating at Stegeman Coliseum
Georgia's gameday page points fans to the Carlton Street Parking Deck (S15), the South Campus Deck and the Foley Field lot (S14), all a short walk from the coliseum. Lots and decks open two hours before tip, and gates open one hour before. Gate A has elevator access to the floor level, and accessible seating is in sections B, C, L, N, V, W and X. A parking map is on the Georgia Bulldog Club site.
Plan your trip to Stegeman Coliseum
Arenas near Stegeman Coliseum10
- 1NBAState Farm Arena — Atlanta Hawks 58 mi
- 2D-IHank McCamish Pavilion — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 58 mi
- 3D-IGeorgia State Convocation Center — Georgia State Panthers 58 mi
- 4D-ILittlejohn Coliseum — Clemson Tigers 59 mi
- 5WNBAGateway Center Arena — Atlanta Dream 65 mi
- 6D-IKSU Convocation Center — Kennesaw State Owls 71 mi
- 7D-IHawkins Arena — Mercer Bears 80 mi
- 8D-ITimmons Arena — Furman Paladins 83 mi
- 9D-IListon B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center — Western Carolina Catamounts 90 mi
- 10D-ITempleton Physical Education Center — Presbyterian Blue Hose 93 mi
Questions about Stegeman Coliseum
Where do the Georgia Bulldogs play home games?
The Georgia Bulldogs play at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia.
How many people does Stegeman Coliseum hold?
Stegeman Coliseum seats 10,523 for basketball.
When did Stegeman Coliseum open?
Stegeman Coliseum opened in 1964.
What is the attendance record at Stegeman Coliseum?
The record crowd at Stegeman Coliseum is 13,200 vs. Georgia Tech (1964).
What other arenas are near Stegeman Coliseum?
State Farm Arena in Atlanta is about 58 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.