William J. Nicks Building

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William J. Nicks Building is a basketball arena in Prairie View, Texas, home of the Prairie View A&M Panthers (SWAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1968, making it 58 years old in 2026 and seats 4,000 for basketball. It ranks 11th of 12 in the SWAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Toyota Center in Houston, about 40 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Prairie View, Texas
Home of
Prairie View A&M Panthers (D-I)
School
Prairie View A&M University
Conference
SWAC
Opened
1968
Capacity
4,000
Size rank in D-I
273rd of 360

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Arenas near William J. Nicks Building10

  1. 1NBAToyota Center — Houston Rockets (Houston, Texas)40 mi
  2. 2D-ITudor Fieldhouse — Rice Owls (Houston, Texas)40 mi
  3. 3D-IFertitta Center — Houston Cougars (Houston, Texas)40 mi
  4. 4D-IHealth and Physical Education Arena — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)40 mi
  5. 5D-ISharp Gymnasium — Houston Christian Huskies (Houston, Texas)40 mi
  6. 6D-IReed Arena — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)42 mi
  7. 7D-IBernard Johnson Coliseum — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)52 mi
  8. 8D-IMoody Center — Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)107 mi
  9. 9D-INeches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center — Lamar Cardinals (Beaumont, Texas)110 mi
  10. 10G LeagueH-E-B Center at Cedar Park — Austin Spurs (Cedar Park, Texas)114 mi

Questions about William J. Nicks Building

Where do the Prairie View A&M Panthers play home games?

The Prairie View A&M Panthers play at William J. Nicks Building in Prairie View, Texas.

How many people does William J. Nicks Building hold?

William J. Nicks Building seats 4,000 for basketball.

When did William J. Nicks Building open?

William J. Nicks Building opened in 1968.

What other arenas are near William J. Nicks Building?

Toyota Center in Houston is about 40 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.