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Visiting McDougald-McLendon Arena: what to know before you go

616 E Lawson St., Durham, NC 27707, United States

McDougald-McLendon Arena is a arena in Durham, open since 1950, with room for about 3,056 people.

Most dates fall on Monday and Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 6 dates.

McDougald-McLendon Arena

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
3,056
Opened
1950
Address
616 E Lawson St., Durham, NC 27707, United States
Upcoming events
18
Busiest days
Monday, Saturday

McDougald-McLendon Arena, month by month

  • November 20265 dates, including Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls at North Carolina Central Eagles Womens Basketball, Fayetteville State Lady Broncos at North Carolina Central Eagles Womens Basketball and Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball
  • December 20266 dates, including Carolina University Bruins at North Carolina Central Eagles Womens Basketball, Toccoa Falls Screaming Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball and USC Upstate Spartans at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball
  • January 20273 dates, including Coppin State Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball, Morgan State Bears at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball and South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball
  • February 20273 dates, including Norfolk State Spartans at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball, Howard Bison at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball and Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball
  • March 20271 date, including Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball

Coming evenings with more than one show: Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, December 1.

Arriving by car

2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 180 m from the venue.

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McDougald-McLendon Arena: practical questions

How many people fit in McDougald-McLendon Arena?

McDougald-McLendon Arena has a capacity of about 3,056; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did McDougald-McLendon Arena open?

McDougald-McLendon Arena opened in 1950.

Can I park near McDougald-McLendon Arena?

Yes, 2 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 180 m away.

Which month has the most events at McDougald-McLendon Arena?

December 2026, with 6 dates, including Carolina University Bruins at North Carolina Central Eagles Womens Basketball and Toccoa Falls Screaming Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball.

Which other venues are close to McDougald-McLendon Arena?

Dpac (2 km), Durham Bulls Athletic Park (1.8 km), Fletcher Hall at The Carolina Theatre Durham (2 km) and The Fruit (1.6 km).

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