Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC

Basic Information

Stadium: Littlejohn Coliseum

Location: Clemson, SC (34.68041, -82.84642)

Owner: Clemson University

Primary sport: basketball

Year constructed: 1968; extensive renovations in 2016

Listed capacity: 9000

Date last visited: December 2021

Coliseum information: https://clemsontigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/facilities/littlejohn-coliseum/

Summary Review: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

Littlejohn Coliseum is a nice up-to-date basketball arena.  My seat was located right behind the visitor press box, and even though my view of the action seemed rather distant it wasn't a bad seat given its location.  The arena's orange and purple color scheme really pops.  The arena gets loud when the home team gets some momentum, as it should.  The 2016 renovation made the lower bowl less steep and "right-sized" the arena by removing some seats.  I have been here before the 2016 renovations and after, and the atmosphere is much more lively after.  Overall, I enjoyed my Tuesday evening here, and you probably will too.

Detailed Review:

Gameday Atmosphere: the energy in the arena ebbs and flows with the success of the home team.  Noise resonates nicely when the crowd gets into it.  I like being able to watch the team run past the VIP area into the arena on the video board right before the game.

Seating: chair back seats everywhere.

Court View: my seats were in some of the worst locations, but the view still wasn't that bad.

Audio/Video: nothing exceptional but definitely meets present-day power conference basketball standards.

Concessions/ Hot Dogs: located throughout the rather large concourse.  They serve mostly just the usual fare.  The menu is easy to read.  The hot dogs were satisfactory but nothing more. 

Pedestrian Flow: the concourse was expanded in the 2016 renovation, and it really helps here.  I had no trouble getting in or out or walking around the arena.

Parking: the large Memorial Stadium parking lots nearby are only for season ticket holders and paid-boosters.  If you want free parking, you will need to arrive early and park in one of the designated, smaller, more distant lots.