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Paul Porter Arena Tickets

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Yelton Convocation Center | Gardner-Webb University | Shelby, NC

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About Paul Porter Arena

Paul Porter Arena is a multi-purpose, on-campus venue inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at Gardner-Webb University in Shelby, North Carolina. With a flexible seating configuration that typically accommodates between 2,990 and 3,000 spectators, the arena hosts GWU Bulldogs basketball and volleyball, graduations, concerts, and other campus events. The arena’s floor space can be adjusted with foldable seating to suit the event, making each show or game distinct.

Whether you’re planning to catch a Bulldogs game, attend a commencement ceremony, or enjoy a campus concert, we’re here to help you secure your seats and navigate logistics with ease. Below you’ll find practical details about seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to enhance your visit to Shelby and the GWU campus.

Note: Paul Porter Arena remains the active name within the LYCC on Gardner-Webb’s campus. For event specifics, including exact on-site parking policies and shuttle options, check the event listing and Gardner-Webb’s game-day information. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider nearby lodging like AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs and University Inn Shelby for convenient access to GWU’s campus and dining options in the area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 116 Lutz-Yelton Dr, Shelby, NC 28152 (inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center on Gardner-Webb's campus).
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena located within the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center; hosts basketball, volleyball, graduations, concerts, and other events.
  • Capacity: approximately 3,000 seats (GWU lists 2,990–3,000 depending on configuration).
  • Seating chart: No public, event-specific seating map published; seating is configurable and can be adjusted (foldable seating to create floor space).
  • Parking: On-campus parking around the LYCC; typical campus parking options apply; see Gardner-Webb's game-day parking information for reference to on-campus parking policies.
  • Transit: Gardner-Webb operates an airport shuttle to Charlotte/Douglas (CLT) and Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP); campus shuttles are available for travel to/from the campus.
  • Nearby hotels: AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs near Gardner-Webb University; University Inn Shelby (Hotels.com listings for nearby lodging).
  • Notable events hosted: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs basketball/volleyball games; HoopsComing 2025; indoor commencement ceremonies; public astronomy viewing events; student-athlete/SAAC events and other campus activities.
  • Renamed/demolished: No renaming or demolition; Paul Porter Arena remains the on-campus venue within LYCC.