Dean Smith Center

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Georgia Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballNov 13, 2026 · In 26 daysfrom $94.94Arkansas Razorbacks at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballDec 1, 2026 · In 44 daysfrom $186.00Butler Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballDec 6, 2026 · In 49 daysfrom $86.40California Golden Bears at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballDec 30, 2026from $88.80Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballFeb 6, 2027from $118.68Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballFeb 8, 2027from $60.00Miami Hurricanes at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballFeb 22, 2027from $84.00Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels BasketballMar 6, 2027from $881.632026-27 North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)Season ticket packagefrom $2,580.00

Getting there

Around Dean Smith Center:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 13 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 22 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles

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

Good to know

What's on at Dean Smith Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Georgia Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball (Fri, Nov 13).
How many people does Dean Smith Center hold?
About 21,750 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Dean Smith Center?
Dean Smith Center is home to North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball.
What other names has Dean Smith Center had?
It has also been known as Dean Dome.
Is Dean Smith Center indoors?
Yes. Dean Smith Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Dean Smith Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Dean Smith Center, but there are 13 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Dean Smith Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 22 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.