HENRICO SPORTS & EVENTS CENTER

The Henrico Sports & Events Center stands as a premier venue, embodying the pinnacle of modern sports and event architecture. Spanning an impressive 185,000 square feet, with 115,000 square feet dedicated solely to court space, this complex is versatile and well-equipped. It features 12 basketball courts which can be transformed into 24 volleyball courts, all supported by ceiling-mounted athletic equipment. The heart of the center is a vast 39,000-square-foot event space, capable of hosting 3,500 spectators in center court seating for games, or accommodating up to 4,500 people for meetings and events with flexible staging. Additional facilities include four meeting rooms, six locker areas for teams and officials, a coaches' room, and a mezzanine viewing area. The technology in place includes a 4-sided LED scoreboard with live camera feeds and sponsorship capabilities, full broadcast hookups, and a professional studio that ensures a top-tier fan experience through live and produced video content.

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185,000 square foot building with 115,000 square feet of contiguous court space
Ceiling-mounted athletic equipment. Massive 39,000-square-foot event space with center court seating large enough to accommodate 3,500 spectators or staging and seating for up to 4,500 for meetings and events:
- 4 meeting rooms for collaboration and connection
- 4 team locker rooms plus 2 officials locker room areas
- Coaches room and mezzanine viewing area
- 4-sided LED scoreboard equipped with live camera feeds and sponsorship capabilities
- Box office windows for ticketed events
- Full broadcast hookups including AV throughout the complex and a professional broadcast studio designed to send live event video, produced videos, and event information to enhance the fan experience

Facility Rental Requirements

- For Henrico County residents or organizations, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis no more than one year and no less than 30 days before the requested date.
- Proof of county residency must be provided with the application. Acceptable forms of proof include:
- **Individual**: Valid driver’s license, DMV-issued identification card, or voter registration card accompanied by a photo ID with the name.
- **Organization**: Henrico County business license, packing slip, business card, or letterhead.
- Non-county residents may reserve a facility no more than six months and no less than 30 days before the requested date.
- Applications for governmental use, other than activities sponsored by Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks, will be accepted up to 90 days before the requested date.
- All applicants must be 20 years of age or older.
- The applicant or a designee named in the application must be on-site during the scheduled event.
- All transactions related to the application, including changes to the contract and payments (unless paying in cash), must be made by the applicant. A photo ID will be requested.
- The Director of Recreation and Parks or designee must approve all entertainment in advance.
- First priority for use of facilities is given to any activity sponsored by Henrico County.