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Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, often called the “LJVM Coliseum” or simply “The Joel,” is a multi-purpose arena located at 2825 University Parkway in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Owned by Wake Forest University, it opened on August 19, 1989, and serves primarily as the home court for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball teams.
Address: 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105, United States.
Country: United States of America.
Owner: Wake Forest University.
Opened: August 19, 1989.
Construction Cost: $20 million.
Seating Capacity: Approximately 14,000 for basketball (configurable for other events).
Primary Use: Basketball.
Main Tenant: Wake Forest Demon Deacons men’s basketball (NCAA Division I, Atlantic Coast Conference). It also hosts women’s basketball and other university events.
The LJVM Coliseum was built to provide the Wake Forest basketball program with a modern, on-campus arena befitting its membership in the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
A Conference Venue: The coliseum replaced the smaller Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum as the Demon Deacons’ primary home. Its size and amenities are designed to host major ACC contests, creating a significant home-court advantage in one of the nation’s toughest basketball conferences.
Historic Namesake: The arena is named in honor of Lawrence Joel, a Winston-Salem native and U.S. Army medic who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. The “Veterans Memorial” portion of the name honors all local veterans, giving the venue a profound civic significance beyond sports.
Wake Forest Legacy: The arena has been the stage for numerous successful Wake Forest teams and legendary players, including NBA stars like Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, and Jeff Teague. It is a central part of the Demon Deacons’ identity.
True to its “Coliseum” designation, the venue is a cornerstone for major events in the Piedmont Triad region.
Concerts and Shows: It is Winston-Salem’s primary indoor venue for large-scale concerts by major touring artists, family shows, and ice skating productions.
Other Sporting Events: Beyond Wake Forest basketball, the coliseum has hosted NCAA tournament games, arena football, professional wrestling, and other sporting competitions.
Graduation and Gatherings: It serves as the commencement venue for Wake Forest University and other local schools, and hosts large conferences, trade shows, and community events.
The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum successfully combines its roles as a proud memorial, a competitive ACC basketball arena, and the Triad’s premier multi-purpose event facility.
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