John Paul Jones Arena
Visiting John Paul Jones Arena
Getting there & parking
Location : Arena surface lot, Arena garage, and around adjacent University Hall for select events Charge : varies
Accessibility
This is an accessible venue. Accessible Parking : Parking for guests with disabilities is located on level three (the exposed portion) of the parking garage adjacent to the Arena. Accessible parking available on a first come, first served basis. Event parking passes and state issued disabled parking permits are required to access these spaces. Accessible drop-off locations are located along the John Paul Jones Arena side of Massie Road between Emmet Street and Copeley Road. Convenient wheelchair access to John Paul Jones Arena is available at the Main Entrance (West Gate). Public elevators are located on the concourse adjacent to sections 101, 109, 301, and 309. Charge : varies
Entry & venue rules
John Paul Jones Arena Entry Procedures and Bag Policy Screening procedures are used at all entry gates to John Paul Jones Arena. Walk-through and hand wand metal detectors are the primary means of screening. For guests who are unable to utilize a walk-through metal detector, hand-held metal detectors will be used. β’ Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) are also permitted. β’ Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand and no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (with or without a handle or strap) can be taken into the stadium or arena and will be subject to search. β’ An exception will be made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspections at a gate designated for this purpose. β’ Items needed for small children must be in a clear bag that meet the stated dimensions. List of Prohibited Items:(Subject to change) β’ Bags or Backpacks larger than 12β x 12β x 6β β smaller bags must be clear/see through, with the exception of bags smaller than 4.5β x 6.5β (about the size of a hand) β’ Weapons, Fireworks or Confetti of any kind β’ Professional Cameras, Tablets or Computers β’ Aerosol containers β’ Umbrellas β’ Noisemakers or other distracting devices β’ Balls, Balloons, Frisbees, Sticks and similar items β’ Audio or Video Recording Devices β’ Outside Food and Beverage β’ Strollers β’ Containers, specifically including glass or plastic bottles, cans, coolers or flasks β’ Laser Pens/Pointers β’ Illegal Substances β’ Animals, except trained service animals β’ Signs, Flags and Banners of any kind
Children & age policy
Children less than 1 year of age are free
Box office
In Advance : Monday-Friday 10am - 2pm Day of Event : varies
(434) 924-3537 (Box Office)
Location : box office window 1-3 Opens : same hours as box office Photo ID required.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- UTS Bus Stop β 1 min walk Β· bus stop
- UTS 11782 Bus Stop β 1 min walk Β· bus stop
- Alderman Rd @ AFC β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Alderman Rd @ O-Hill Dining Hall β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Alderman Rd @ Facilities Management β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- McCormick Rd @ Lile-Maupin House β 4 min walk Β· bus stop
Parking nearby
- Car park β 1 min walk
- R1 Permit β 3 min walk
- R2 Permit β 3 min walk
- T4 Permit β 3 min walk
- E3 Permit β 4 min walk
- T5 Permit β 5 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- The Castle β 2 min walk Β· restaurant
- Einstein Bros. Bagels β 5 min walk Β· fast food
- Starbucks β 6 min walk Β· cafe
- Subway β 6 min walk Β· fast food
- Bento Sushi β 6 min walk Β· restaurant
- Chick-fil-A β 7 min walk Β· fast food
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Virginia Cavaliers Mens Basketball vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Mens Basketball

An Evening With Goose
Please Note: John Paul Jones Arena has a clear bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) ar...
Virginia Cavaliers Mens Basketball vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Mens Basketball
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
Please Note: John Paul Jones Arena has a clear bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) ar...
Virginia Cavaliers Mens Basketball vs. Kentucky Wildcats Mens Basketball
Virginia Cavaliers Mens Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Mens Basketball
Virginia Cavaliers Mens Basketball vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Mens Basketball
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Please Note: John Paul Jones Arena has a clear bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) ar...