The Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center (commonly known as the Dean Smith Center, Smith Center, or the Dean Dome) is a multi-purpose arena in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, used primarily as the home for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels men's basketball team. The university began to inquire about building a standalone ...

Nov 7, 2019 · Six years, 2,362 donors and over $34 million later, the premiere basketball arena in America became a reality. Dedicated in September 1986 as the Dean Edwards Smith Center, the 300,000-square-foot structure stands on seven and one …

2 days ago · University officials have long discussed the possibility of renovating or replacing the Dean E. Smith Center, which was finished in 1986. In a final report from the “Physical Master Plan Working Group” that was presented to officials in August 2024, several infrastructure and capital projects were analyzed, including future plans for the ...

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The Smith Center became the home of the Tar Heels in 1986 and has since become a cherished traditional symbol of Carolina basketball. The Carolina Basketball Museum is located in the adjacent Ernie Williamson Athletics Center.

Jan 19, 2019 · The Dean E. Smith Center is the fourth-largest college basketball arena in the country at a seating capacity of 21,750. The first game at the Smith Center was on January 18, 1986 featuring #1 North Carolina vs #3 Duke.

Dec 20, 2018 · For patrons with disabilities or chronic medical conditions, the Dean E. Smith Center provides accommodations including accessible seating, auxiliary aids and services and accessible restrooms that will allow for an enjoyable game day experience.

Oct 17, 2024 · North Carolina Tar Heels play home games at Dean E. Smith Center. Will UNC renovate the Dean Dome? Is UNC building new arena for basketball?

2 days ago · The University of North Carolina is considering building a new men's basketball arena complex off-campus to replace the Dean Smith Center, according to a report from Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina.

Feb 16, 2024 · With the 21,750-seat capacity Dean E. Smith Center built 38 years ago, UNC AD Bubba Cunningham has commissioned a working group to explore Smith Center renovation options in addition to considering the possibility of a new arena.