Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Capacity: 15,000

Home Teams: Demon Deacons (Wake Forest Men's Basketball)

Address: 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105US.

Opened in 1989 and named after Lawrence Joel, a native of Winston-Salem and the first African-American Medal of Honor winner after the Spanish-American war, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been the home to the Demon Deacons, the Wake Forest Men's basketball team. Interestingly, Wake Forest University in North Carolina took ownership of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 2013. At about 15,000 as its official seating capacity, the Coliseum is the fifth largest indoor entertainment capacity venue in North Carolina. Being the home of the Wake Forest Men's basketball team, the Coliseum has successfully provided the home court for some future NBA stars, the likes of Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, and Rodney Rogers.

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Seating Chart

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has a relatively small seating capacity that provides attendees with affordable and comfortable seating options to choose from. You can elevate and enjoy your watching experience in style with the Premium Club Seats in the exclusive section of the Coliseum. Some perks you enjoy at these seats include enhanced comfort and VIP access. However, if you want to enjoy an immersive event experience at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, you can consider the Floor Seating options. You get to enjoy an up-close view during events from these seats as they are positioned close to the stage or field, depending on the event type.

Events at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Over the years, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has in four times hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. Aside from sports, several famous musical performers have hosted concerts and shows in the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Some of them are Elton John, Widespread Panic, Tina Turner, and The Dave Matthew Band, among many others.

Below is a list of some of the venue’s most exciting upcoming events:

March 2024: NIT Tournament: First Round.

March 23 2024: Gabriel Iglesias.

April 27 2024: Bulls, Bands, and Barrels.

April 30 2024: Trevor Noah.

May 18 2024: Bill Burr Live.

How to Get the Cheapest Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Tickets

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How to Get to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Attendees can go through public transportation to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum by bus, a hassle-free and less expensive way to avoid traffic. You can use the closest bus stations near the Coliseum: Deacon Boulevard, 482-496, and University & Deacon Boulevard in Winston-Salem.

In case you consider the option of driving to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum by car, the route is easy to know. You can drive through the University Parkway or Deacon Boulevard route to the Coliseum.

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has more than 2,500 on-site parking spots so you don't have to worry about parking. There is also an off-site parking space across Deacon Boulevard to accommodate overflow when the Coliseum parking space is fully occupied.

At the Coliseum, the cost of parking passes ranges from $10- 30. But, it is advisable that you get your parking passes ahead of the event. For further details on parking and availability visit the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum official website.