Colonial Life Arena

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Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballNov 14, 2026 · In 27 daysfrom $7.27Albany Great Danes at South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s BasketballDec 16, 2026 · In 59 daysfrom $9.60Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s BasketballDec 28, 2026from $12.84South Carolina State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballDec 29, 2026from $7.27Alabama Crimson Tide at South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s BasketballDec 31, 2026from $29.53Alabama Crimson Tide at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballJan 20, 2027Texas Longhorns at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballJan 27, 2027from $29.70Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s BasketballJan 31, 2027from $16.80Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballFeb 6, 2027from $29.70Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballFeb 13, 2027from $36.82Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballFeb 27, 2027from $23.76Monster JamApr 10, 2027from $52.80Monster JamApr 11, 2027from $52.64

Getting there

Around Colonial Life Arena:

  • Columbia station (train) · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
  • 16 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 112 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Hilton Columbia Center (0.3 mi), Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District (0.3 mi), Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC (0.3 mi)

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at Colonial Life Arena this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball (Sat, Nov 14).
How many people does Colonial Life Arena hold?
About 18,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Colonial Life Arena?
Colonial Life Arena is home to South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball and South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball.
What other names has Colonial Life Arena had?
It has also been known as Colonial Center.
Is Colonial Life Arena indoors?
Yes. Colonial Life Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Colonial Life Arena by public transit?
The closest stop is Columbia station (train), 950 ft away, about 5 min walk. There are 16 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Colonial Life Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 112 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.