Robins Center

Robins Center History

Robins Center located on the campus of University of Richmond, in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the hottest entertainment destinations in the area. Not only does the venue host several of the biggest concerts and live entertainment events to pass through Virginia, but it is also the home of the Richmond Spiders men's and women's basketball and hockey teams. Each year during the college basketball season Robins Center really comes to life as the Richmond Spiders look to make their way to the top of the standings en route to a potential NCAA Tournament bid. Regardless of which event you would like to attend at Robins Center you had better get your tickets from StubHub early as this popular venue regularly sells out.

Robins Center Events

Robins Center is the place to be in Richmond, Virginia if you are looking to catch some high octane college hoops action. Every year the Richmond Spiders feature some of the best college players in the country and they are seemingly always in contention for a spot at the top of the league standings. Nothing quite matches the experience of being inside Robins Center when the Spiders hit the ice looking to score another big win. The Robins Center is particularly lively when the Richmond Spiders take on one of their A-10 foes like the VCU Rams, the La Salle Explorers, the George Mason Patriots, the St. Joe's Hawks, the Duquesne Dukes, the Davidson Wildcats, the St. Louis Bilikens, the Fordham Rams, the George Washington Colonials, the Dayton Flyers, or others. Of course, there are exciting things taking place at Robins Center all year long and the arena also hosts some of the best concerts and theatrical performances in the state. Take a look at the schedule of events at Robins Center to see which ones you would like to attend.

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is Virginia's capital and as such offers up a vibrant art and culture scene. In addition to high art like the Richmond Symphony, the Richmond Ballet, the Virginia Orchestra, and theaters like Barksdale Theatre and and Empire Theater, Richmond is home to a big DIY performing arts scene that is renowned for its buskers. If you are looking for a little American history while in Richmond you can head to St. John's Church which was the site of Patrick Henry's famous 1775 "Give me liberty or give me death" speech.

Robins Center Seating Layout

Robins Center seats more than 7,200 dedicated Spiders fans for its most important games and it is one of the most electric venues in the world of sports when the Spiders hit the hardwood. Any big time college basketball fan would be thrilled to catch a game at Robins Center and to cheer along with the student section as the Spiders look to close out another big win.

Trivia

Robins Center opened on the campus of the University of Richmond in 1972 and hosted the Colonial Athletic Association basketball tournament back in 1983 when the conference was known as the ECAC.