- 16 upcoming events
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- 14,593 capacity
- Opened 2006
- Home of Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball, Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
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16 upcoming events
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 TourOct 17, 2026 · Tonightfrom $28.80Disney Worlds Collide – Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp RockNov 16, 2026 · In 30 daysfrom $30.54Kentucky Wildcats at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballDec 2, 2026 · In 46 daysfrom $144.83Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers Women’s BasketballDec 6, 2026 · In 50 daysfrom $50.40American University Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers Women’s BasketballDec 9, 2026 · In 53 daysfrom $18.90Trans-Siberian OrchestraDec 16, 2026 · In 60 daysfrom $83.27Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Cavaliers Women’s BasketballDec 31, 2026from $174.00Boston College Eagles at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballJan 13, 2027from $23.88Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballJan 27, 2027from $36.74Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballFeb 6, 2027from $161.53Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballFeb 13, 2027from $46.07Louisville Cardinals at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballFeb 15, 2027from $58.26Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballFeb 27, 2027from $48.49NC State Wolfpack at Virginia Cavaliers BasketballMar 6, 2027from $52.63Harlem GlobetrottersMar 11, 2027from $50.402026-27 Virginia Cavaliers Basketball Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)Season ticket package
Getting there
Around John Paul Jones Arena:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 72 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Virginia Guesthouse (0.3 mi), Sonesta ES Suites Charlottesville University (0.5 mi), The Forum Hotel (0.5 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 John Paul Jones Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour (Sat, Oct 17).
How many people does John Paul Jones Arena hold?
About 14,593 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at John Paul Jones Arena?
John Paul Jones Arena is home to Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball and Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball.
Is John Paul Jones Arena indoors?
Yes. John Paul Jones Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to John Paul Jones Arena by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of John Paul Jones Arena, but there are 7 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near John Paul Jones Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 72 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.