Hi all—I'm a big fan of the atmosphere at college basketball games. I'm curious, what's the college basketball stadium with the largest seating capacity?
The Syracuse University Carrier Dome is the college basketball venue with the largest seating capacity. The Carrier Dome can accommodate more seats for basketball games than any other college arena in the country, with a capacity of over 30,000.
However, the Carrier Dome is also used for football games which is why it has such a large capacity. In terms of arenas dedicated solely to basketball, the Rupp Arena at the University of Kentucky is the largest, with a seating capacity of over 20,000.
It's definitely thrilling to experience a basketball game in a massive, energized crowd. Both the Carrier Dome and Rupp Arena are known for their passionate fans and electric atmospheres, making them top destinations for college basketball enthusiasts.
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