Welcome to Pete Hanna Center, the versatile indoor arena on Samford University's campus in Homewood, just outside Birmingham, Alabama. Known as the home of basketball and volleyball in the Corts Arena, this venue also hosts concerts, commencements, and a variety of university events. With about 5,000 fixed seats for sports and up to 6,000 total for concerts and floor-based events, Pete Hanna Center offers a comfortable, intimate setting for fans and attendees. Whether you’re planning a family night out or coordinating a university event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.

Located at 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, the center sits on Samford’s picturesque campus in Homewood, making it convenient for local travelers and visitors from across the Birmingham metro area.

For parking, there are eight accessible spaces outside the main entrance and six visitor spaces in the second parking lot, with additional visitor and accessible parking available near Wright Center. Samford operates a campus shuttle system called SamTram; you can view routes and real-time updates via the Livetracker app. If you’re planning an overnight stay, consider nearby accommodations like the Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood, the Samford area’s trusted hotel partner, offering convenient access to campus and local dining. When event schedules are released, we’ll provide exact seating and ticketing details to help you secure your seats quickly. For meals before or after events, we’ve highlighted nearby options and affiliate-friendly recommendations to keep things easy and dependable.

Notable moments at Pete Hanna Center include appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters and past high school basketball showcases like the 2009 T-Mobile Invitational. Do keep in mind that Pete Hanna Center itself remains active under the broader Samford branding, while Samford’s football stadium was renamed Pete Hanna Stadium in 2023. If you’re looking for a straightforward ticket-buying experience, think of us as your trusted connection—no fuss, just reliable access to great events at a versatile Birmingham venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location: On Samford University's campus in Homewood, Birmingham, Alabama; address 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229.
Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena (Corts Arena) within the Pete Hanna Center; hosts basketball/volleyball, concerts, commencements, and other events.
Capacity: About 5,000 fixed seats for basketball/volleyball; up to about 6,000 total for concerts/commencements with floor seating.
Seating chart notes: 5,000 permanent seats; floor seating adds roughly 1,000 seats for larger events.
Parking: Eight accessible spaces outside the main entrance; six visitor parking spaces in the second parking lot; additional visitor/accessible parking near Wright Center.
Transit: Samford operates SamTram shuttle service on campus; Livetracker/app available to view shuttle routes.
Nearby hotels: Host Hotel is Courtyard by Marriott (500 Shades Creek Parkway, Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL 35209).
Notable events: Harlem Globetrotters appearances; 2009 T-Mobile Invitational high school basketball tournament.
Renaming note: The Pete Hanna Center itself remains active; in 2023, Samford renamed its football stadium to Pete Hanna Stadium.