William R. Johnson Coliseum

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William R. Johnson Coliseum is a basketball arena in Nacogdoches, Texas, home of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Southland, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1974, making it 52 years old in 2026 and seats 7,203 for basketball. It ranks 5th of 12 in the Southland by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Toyota Center in Houston, about 137 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Nacogdoches, Texas
Home of
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (D-I)
School
Stephen F. Austin State University
Conference
Southland
Opened
1974
Capacity
7,203
Size rank in D-I
162nd of 360

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Arenas near William R. Johnson Coliseum10

  1. 1D-IBernard Johnson Coliseum — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)85 mi
  2. 2D-IPrather Coliseum — Northwestern State Demons (Natchitoches, Louisiana)90 mi
  3. 3D-INeches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center — Lamar Cardinals (Beaumont, Texas)111 mi
  4. 4D-IReed Arena — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)124 mi
  5. 5D-ITownsley Law Arena — McNeese Cowboys (Lake Charles, Louisiana)126 mi
  6. 6D-IFredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center — Grambling State Tigers (Grambling, Louisiana)127 mi
  7. 7D-IThomas Assembly Center — Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (Ruston, Louisiana)131 mi
  8. 8D-IThe Field House — East Texas A&M Lions (Commerce, Texas)133 mi
  9. 9D-IWilliam J. Nicks Building — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)135 mi
  10. 10NBAToyota Center — Houston Rockets (Houston, Texas)137 mi

Questions about William R. Johnson Coliseum

Where do the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks play home games?

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks play at William R. Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, Texas.

How many people does William R. Johnson Coliseum hold?

William R. Johnson Coliseum seats 7,203 for basketball.

When did William R. Johnson Coliseum open?

William R. Johnson Coliseum opened in 1974.

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.