Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium

LOCATION
601 Cummings Street Spartanburg, SC 29303

Wofford College announced on Nov. 17, 2014 its plans to build the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to house a new basketball/volleyball arena, locker rooms and other facilities. The facility is adjacent to the north end of Gibbs Stadium, where the Terriers play football.

Wofford alumnus and trustee Jerry Richardson '59 provided the gift to fund the 110,000-square-foot facility that includes a 3,400-seat basketball arena and a 350-seat volleyball competition venue. The facility replaces Benjamin Johnson Arena, which will continue to be used as a first-rate facility for intramural and campus recreational activities.

Construction on the facility began in January of 2016 with the opening date in September 2017.

"I was so fortunate to have built so many great friendships while I was a student at Wofford, and those friendships have led directly to the success I have enjoyed," says Richardson, founder of the Carolina Panthers, who played football for the Terriers. "Without Wofford's influence on my life, I would not have been able to achieve everything I have. It is important to me to give back to my alma mater for all that it and the relationships I built here have given to me and my family."

Richard Johnson, director of athletics, says, "This is a transformative gift for Wofford College. Mr. Richardson's four years at Wofford helped him become the leader he is today. With this gift, he is ensuring that future generations of student-athletes at Wofford will become the leaders of tomorrow."

The Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium serves as the home for women's basketball, men's basketball, women's lacrosse and volleyball.

The teams played their home games in Benjamin Johnson Arena in the Campus Life Building, which opened in 1981. Previously, the men's basketball team played in the gymnasium in the Andrews Field House from 1929 through 1980. Women's basketball held its first season in 1980, playing in Andrews Field House until the Benjamin Johnson Arena opened in 1981.

The Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium has a seating capacity for non-athletics functions, such as commencement and concerts, of 4,500. It includes home and visitor lockers for multiple sports, a state-of-the-art training room, coaches' offices and locker rooms and team meeting rooms. Other features include a video board and ribbon boards, plus designated areas specifically designed for students, fans, children and donors. Four open-air suites are located in the corners. It was designed by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture with Robins and Morton as general contractors.

Announcement Ceremony Video
Groundbreaking Ceremony Video
Media Tour Video
Topping Out Ceremony Video
Construction Photo Galleries
February 1, 2017 Video Update
Court Painting
Photo Gallery