Bob Carpenter Center

  • 4 upcoming events
  • 631 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19716
  • 5,100 capacity
  • Opened 1992
  • Home of Delaware Blue Coats, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens women's basketball, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball

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4 upcoming events

Notre Dame Maryland Gators at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens BasketballNov 2, 2026 · In 15 daysfrom $50.40American Eagles at Delaware Fightin Blue Hens Women’s BasketballNov 15, 2026 · In 28 daysfrom $76.80Florida International Panthers at Delaware Blue Hens BasketballFeb 4, 2027from $50.40Harlem GlobetrottersFeb 28, 2027from $149.95

Getting there

Around Bob Carpenter Center:

  • Newark station (train) · 0.7 mi · about 18 min walk
  • 29 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware (0.2 mi), Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area (0.3 mi), Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South (0.3 mi)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

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

Good to know

What's on at Bob Carpenter Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Notre Dame Maryland Gators at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Basketball (Mon, Nov 2).
How many people does Bob Carpenter Center hold?
About 5,100 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Bob Carpenter Center?
Bob Carpenter Center is home to Delaware Blue Coats, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens women's basketball and Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens men's basketball.
Is Bob Carpenter Center indoors?
Yes. Bob Carpenter Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Bob Carpenter Center by public transit?
The closest stop is Newark station (train), 0.7 mi away, about 18 min walk.
Is there parking near Bob Carpenter Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 29 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.