Moses Malone Richmond Coliseum

Richmond Coliseum is a defunct arena located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one. The arena was quietly shuttered in February 2019 while new proposed replacements are in …
Richmond Coliseum is a defunct arena located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one. The arena was quietly shuttered in February 2019 while new proposed replacements are in development.
  • Location: 601 East Leigh Street · Richmond, Virginia, 23219
  • Owner: City of Richmond, Virginia
  • Capacity: 13,553 (concerts) · 11,992 (basketball) · 11,088 (hockey)
  • Opened: August 21, 1971
  • Architect: Vincent G. Kling and Associates
  • Operator: SMG
  • Broke ground: 1969
Data from: en.wikipedia.org