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John Paul Jones Arena
Home of the Virginia Cavaliers
295 Massie Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Opened: August 1, 2006
John Paul Jones Arena, or JPJ, is a multi-purpose arena owned by the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since November 2006, it serves as the home to the Virginia Cavaliers men's and women's basketball teams, as well as for concerts and other events. With seating for 14,593 fans (nearly twice the capacity of its predecessor, University Hall) John Paul Jones Arena is the largest indoor arena in Virginia and the biggest Atlantic Coast Conference basketball arena located outside of large metropolitan areas. Sports Illustrated named John Paul Jones Arena the best new college basketball arena of the 2000s.

Virginia men's basketball is 206-46 (.817) at John Paul Jones Arena as of March 2021. The Cavaliers have fared even better, 167-30 (.848), at JPJ during the Tony Bennett era. Virginia fans in the arena are known for cheering loudly for defensive stands and for providing what Rick Pitino, who went winless in three attempts at JPJ, called "one of the best home court advantages he's ever seen" where Wahoo fans seem like they are "on top of you." JPJ opened for basketball on November 12, 2006, as Virginia defeated No. 10 ranked Arizona, 93-90, and handed Lute Olson a season-opening loss in his final season.

The University of Virginia opened the John Paul Jones Arena on November 12, 2006, with a pair of victories. The Virginia women's basketball team defeated Old Dominion University 92-72 in the afternoon. Later that evening in front of a capacity crowd of 15,219, the Virginia men's basketball team defeated No. 10 ranked Arizona 93-90, rallying from a 19-point first-half deficit. Both games included elaborate pre-game festivities that featured a fireworks display and the Cavalier mascot rappelling from the rafters. Michael Buffer was introduced to announce the Virginia starting lineup prior to the men's game.

On March 1, 2007, the men's basketball team defeated Virginia Tech 69-56, clinching a share of first place in the final ACC regular season standings for the 2006-2007 season. The victory marked the school-record 16th home win of the season, and the Cavaliers finished 16-1 for the season in their new arena. Furthermore, Virginia went an undefeated 8-0 in league games at home for the first time since the Hoos went 7-0 at home in 1982. Also at this game, the fans in attendance said goodbye to two fourth-year players, J. R. Reynolds and Jason Cain, both of whom had contributed to the Virginia basketball program.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Mar 7, 2026Virginia Tech @ Virginia 0 - 0
Mar 3, 2026Wake Forest @ Virginia 0 - 0
Feb 24, 2026NC State @ Virginia 0 - 0
Feb 21, 2026Miami @ Virginia 0 - 0
Feb 7, 2026Syracuse @ Virginia 0 - 0
Feb 3, 2026Pittsburgh @ Virginia 0 - 0
Jan 24, 2026North Carolina @ Virginia 0 - 0
Jan 10, 2026Stanford @ Virginia 0 - 0
Jan 7, 2026California @ Virginia 0 - 0
Dec 22, 2025American University @ Virginia 0 - 0