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Welcome to the University of South Carolina’s premier event locations in Columbia, South Carolina. Whether you’re catching NCAA basketball at Colonial Life Arena (CLA) or enjoying a performance at the Koger Center for the Arts, we’ve got you covered with practical seating info, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease. USC’s campus venues host everything from college basketball and NCAA tournaments to Broadway shows and large concerts, making them a hub for entertainment in the Midlands.

Below you’ll find venue specifics for Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center, plus insider notes on getting there, parking maps, and partner-recommended places to stay and eat to enhance your USC experience.

Seating and configuration: Colonial Life Arena offers basketball seating around 18,000 (USC official pages list 18,000; configurations can vary up to about 18,600 depending on stage setups). The Koger Center for the Arts provides 2,256 seats across three levels: Orchestra, Grand Tier, and Balcony. Seating charts and production guides from the venue outline capacities for different events and stage arrangements.

Parking and transportation: CLA Garage and nearby city garages serve Colonial Life Arena. USC Parking & Transportation publishes detailed parking information and event maps. For on-campus transit, The COMET provides public bus service, and USC offers campus transit free with a Carolina Card, including real-time route tracking.

Hotels and dining: Attendees commonly stay in nearby hotels and explore dining options in Columbia’s downtown district. Our recommended partner hotels and restaurants are located within a short ride or walk from both venues, ensuring a convenient visit to USC events.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Colonial Life Arena is USC’s multi‑purpose arena with basketball seating of about 18,000 (official USC page lists 18,000; other sources cite up to 18,600 depending on configuration).
  • Koger Center for the Arts on USC’s campus has 2,256 seats on three levels (Orchestra, Grand Tier, Balcony).
  • Colonial Life Arena address: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (Columbia area venue; on‑site reference and local guides).
  • Koger Center address: 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
  • Colonial Life Arena opened in 2002 as Carolina Center and was renamed Colonial Life Arena after 2003; it has since hosted USC basketball and major events.
  • Seating charts and configurations for Colonial Life Arena are published by the venue (production guide shows capacities for various stage/floor setups).
  • Parking around Colonial Life Arena includes the CLA Garage and nearby city garages; USC Parking & Transportation provides detailed parking information and maps.
  • Public transit access to USC venues is provided by The COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority); USC runs campus transit free with a Carolina Card and offers routes and real‑time tracking.
  • Nearby hotels for attendees include Lantern Hotel, Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District, Hilton Columbia Center, Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/Vista, Aloft, Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, SpringHill Suites, and more.
  • Notable events: Colonial Life Arena hosts NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments (e.g., 2019 NCAA men’s first/second rounds) and USC Women’s Basketball has hosted NCAA tournaments since 2015; Koger Center hosts Broadway in Columbia.