Williamsburg, United States
751 Ukrop Way
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+1 7572214000
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Took my wife to her first ever college basketball game here and had a blast! (The Tribe won an overtime thriller). Reasonable prices, quick concessions, clean restrooms, helpful staff, ample FREE parking. To be fair, though, it can take more than a few minutes to get out of the lot after a game.
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Classic 1970s style arena that has seen 100s of games and concerts. This arena is ripe for a makeover. I love it most for basketball games. It is actually named in honor of Jane Thompson Kaplan ’56 and Jim Kaplan ’57 (and not a professor from the law school as erroneously or sarcastically indicated in a review below).
My brother graduated from graften high school here a couple weeks ago. The arena was really nice and had plenty of seating. My only problem was there wasn't any ramps in order to enter the building for people who weren't able to use stairs. So it wasn't easily accessible for everyone, primarily those who use wheelchairs or have disabilities that limit their mobility. Also the acoustics inside of the arena wasnt the best.
Staff was cordial, knowledgeable, and helpful! We were there to root for the opposing team and they treated us like we were hometown fans! The place was clean (before the game) and the concession stand looked clean too.
First time at Kaplan Arena and darn shocked that a listing for them was never created considering this is not a newer building. The arena sits on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. The road name of Ukrops Way is newer GPS did not work, but Google Maps did. There is a decent size parking lot to one side of the arena. Around the perimeter is street parking. Not sure where all would park if they filled the place up. Kaplan can seat 8,300 and expand to 11,300 when necessary. It was built in 1971 at a cost of 5.3 million and that's over 32 million in today's dollars. The building was formerly known as William & Mary Hall. However the arena proper was known as Kaplan. In 2016 the entire building was renamed the Kaplan Arena to honor former alumni Jane and Jim Kaplan. I attended a Women's basketball game tonight. The men's team also plays here and I assume volleyball but am not sure of any other sport matches. The building has many more uses than just for the university. It has been used for all types of community events from dog shows to car shows. From religious crusades by Billy Graham to presidential stumps. The largest concert was The Police in 1982 with over 13,000 in attendance. It also hosted the 9th G7 Summit in 1983. Some really cool history for sure. The lower level is where you will find the athletic department, coaching offices, a seminar room, medical suite and a gymnastics workout. What a fine building Kaplan Arena is. The modern amenities of newer arenas may be missing, but it continues to serve both the university and community well.
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