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The Carolina First Center name has a storied history across three distinct venues in the Carolinas. Today, you’ll mostly encounter references to its on-campus arena in Charleston (the TD Arena at the College of Charleston) and the broader history tied to Greenville’s convention facilities. At Gold Coast Tickets, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date venue details, accessibility tips, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations near the venue for a smooth, no-fuss experience. Whether you’re heading to ESPN events, college basketball, or other gatherings, secure your seats with ease and know exactly where to park, ride, or stay nearby.
Charleston’s TD Arena, located at 301 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401, serves as a premier college basketball and volleyball venue with a seating capacity of 5,100. Parking is facilitated by nearby city surface lots and garages, plus a loading dock on Burns Lane for deliveries and event operations. If you’re visiting for an ESPN Charleston Classic or a big matchup, plan on downtown parking options and allow extra time for traffic. For Greenville, the legacy Carolina First Center branding traces back to the former Palmetto Expo Center, which evolved through several names over the years, including TD Convention Center and Greenville Convention Center. Regardless of where your event is held, our team will help you find the best seating, parking, and nearby stays and dining to make your experience straightforward and enjoyable.
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- Three distinct facilities have carried the Carolina First Center name: 40 Calhoun Street in Charleston (office building, formerly Charleston Gateway Center), Greenville’s Palmetto Expo Center (renamed Greenville Convention Center, then TD Convention Center, now Greenville Convention Center), and the College of Charleston arena opened in 2008 as Carolina First Arena and renamed TD Arena.
- TD Arena (Charleston) has a seating capacity of 5,100 and is located at 301 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401; it is the home for CofC men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.
- The Greenville Palmetto Expo Center was renamed Carolina First Center after Carolina First Bank’s naming rights deal, later becoming TD Convention Center and, by 2018, Greenville Convention Center.
- Parking for events at TD Arena is provided by nearby city surface lots and garages, with a loading dock on Burns Lane; downtown Charleston parking options are common for arena events.
- Notable events tied to the arena history include the ESPN Charleston Classic (hosted at the on-campus arena since 2008) and high-profile college games such as North Carolina at Charleston in 2010.
- Sources indicate that, over time, the Greenville facility’s naming rights shifted from Carolina First Center to TD Convention Center and finally to Greenville Convention Center; the corporate-sponsorships changed around 2018.