Skip to main content

William Neal Reynolds Coliseum

Home to the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame

Former home of the 1983 and 1974 Men’s Basketball National Championship teams, Reynolds Coliseum includes permanent seating for 5,500 and the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame and History. Reynolds is the home for women’s basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, volleyball and NC State’s ROTC offices. The Coliseum is one of NC State’s 10 Hallowed Places.

Reynolds Coliseum boasts a rich history, having welcomed legendary figures and events over the years—from Martin Luther King Jr. to former U.S. presidents, as well as iconic performers like the Rolling Stones.

Meet Adam and hear his experience of Reynolds Coliseum.

Opened in 1949

Reynolds Coliseum was once the largest arena in the Southeast with a capacity of 12,400.

Hosted Legendary Events

ACC Tournaments, speeches by U.S. Presidents, Martin Luther King Jr., and concerts by the Rolling Stones and Elton John.

Renovated in 2016

Now seats about 5,500 and features the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame and History.

The Talley Innovation Tower stands behind the entrance to Reynolds Coliseum on a clear summer day.
Metal Wolf inside Reynolds Coliseum.
A statue outside of Reynolds Coliseum depicts Jimmy Valvano, former NC State basketball coach.

Get Directions

Take a 3D Tour

Areas of Study Spotlight

Dive deeper into some of the innovative academic programs and departments that define NC State’s excellence, many of which have a strong presence on Main Campus.