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Akins Arena at The Classic Center Tickets

Location: Athens, GA

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Jon Pardi

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Boston College Eagles

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Florida Gators

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Friday, October 30, 2026

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Fayetteville Marksmen

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Thursday, December 31, 2026

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Birmingham Bulls

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · Friday, February 19, 2027 · Saturday, February 20, 2027

Headliner page →4 dates

Georgia Bulldogs

Friday, November 13, 2026 · Thursday, February 4, 2027 · Friday, February 5, 2027 · Saturday, February 6, 2027

Headliner page →4 dates

Pensacola Ice Flyers

Friday, November 20, 2026 · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Headliner page →2 dates

Quad City Storm

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Sunday, March 14, 2027

Headliner page →3 dates

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

Saturday, January 2, 2027 · Friday, January 29, 2027 · Saturday, January 30, 2027

Headliner page →3 dates

Evansville Thunderbolts

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Headliner page →1 date

Clemson Tigers

Thursday, January 21, 2027

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Pee Dee IceCats

Friday, January 22, 2027 · Saturday, March 20, 2027

Headliner page →2 dates

Peoria Rivermen

Friday, February 5, 2027 · Saturday, February 6, 2027 · Sunday, February 7, 2027

Headliner page →3 dates

Huntsville Havoc

Friday, March 26, 2027 · Saturday, March 27, 2027

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The venue

About Akins Arena at The Classic Center

Welcome to Akins Arena at The Classic Center, Athens’ versatile indoor arena that hosts everything from concerts and hockey to large-scale events. Opened December 13, 2024, the venue sits at 300 North Thomas Street in downtown Athens and is part of The Classic Center campus. With a capacity of up to 8,500 for concerts and 5,500 for hockey, Akins Arena is a central gathering place for residents and visitors alike. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit access, and trusted hotel and dining partners to make planning easy.

Whether you’re catching a UGA Ice Dawgs game, a high-energy concert, or a special event, secure your seats with confidence. We provide up-to-date seating information (including SeatGeek’s interactive chart) and practical tips on getting there, parking, and nearby stays and bites. If you’re traveling for an event, consider our affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to enhance your visit.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Name: Akins Ford Arena (formerly Classic Center Arena, 2022–2024).
Location: 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Venue type: Indoor arena within The Classic Center campus.
Capacity: Up to 8,500 for concerts; 6,460 end-stage concerts; 5,500 for hockey.
Opened: December 13, 2024.
Transit: Served by Athens Transit at the Athens Multimodal Transportation Center.
Parking: On-site secure parking deck with North Thomas Street (Level 5) and East Broad Street (Level 1) entrances.
Nearby hotels: Partner hotels include Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave) and Rivet House, with other downtown options nearby.
Notable tenants/events: UGA Ice Dawgs (2024–present); Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) (2024–present); regular concerts and large-scale events (e.g., Billy Strings in 2026).
Seating chart: Official seating information is complemented by SeatGeek's interactive seating chart.