James Brown Arena
James Brown Arena (formerly known as Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center) was a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia.
A stadium & arena inside Augusta
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 86 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Augusta
James Brown Arena is inside Augusta, which has 113 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) has airline service, about 7 miles from James Brown Arena.
Established in 1980
James Brown Arena dates from 1980 and is run by Comcast Spectacor. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Augusta. Green months are the mild ones.
James Brown Arena
James Brown Arena (formerly known as Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center) was a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It was managed by Spectra Experiences. The arena opened on January 24, 1980, and closed on May 31, 2024.
The arena seated 8,000 and was renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown, on August 22, 2006. The James Brown Arena was the home of the ECHL's Augusta Lynx from 1998 to 2008, the AF2's Augusta Stallions from 2000 to 2002, Augusta Colts in 2008, and the Southern Professional Hockey League's Augusta RiverHawks from 2010 to 2013.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1980
- Run by
- Comcast Spectacor
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Where to stay near James Brown Arena
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Augusta (113) and North Augusta (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From James Brown Arena | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | in town | — | 113 87 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 206,559 | $179K | — |
| North Augusta | 4 mi north | 5 min | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 26,982 | $234K | — |
| Aiken | 15 mi east | 20 min | 22 14 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 33,808 | $287K | D |
| Clearwater | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 3,319 | $158K | — |
| Martinez | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 3 3 hotels | 33,750 | $246K | — |
| Grovetown | 14 mi west | 20 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,939 | $254K | A |
| Beech Island | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,578 | $117K | — |
| Murphys Estates | 9 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 1,064 | $189K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near James Brown Arena
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
110 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
65 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium
55 mi LakeLake Murray
69 mi LakeLake Oconee
2in town MuseumMeadow Garden
47 mi National Historic SiteNinety Six National Historic Site123K visitors a year
3in town MuseumMorris Museum of Art120K visitors a year
65 mi Stadium & arenaColonial Life ArenaPhoto credits
Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · Lake Murray: Greygh0st at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Meadow Garden: Flickr user Sir Mildred Pierce, CC BY 2.0 · Ninety Six National Historic Site: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Morris Museum of Art: Thomson200, CC0 · Colonial Life Arena: Dfscgt21, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting James Brown Arena
Is James Brown Arena in Augusta?
Yes. It’s inside Augusta, GA.
When is the best time to visit James Brown Arena?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to James Brown Arena?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Savannah Hilton Head (SAV), about 103 miles.
Where should I stay near James Brown Arena?
Augusta (in town, 113 places to stay), North Augusta (4 mi, 11 places to stay) and Aiken (15 mi, 22 places to stay).
Tips from people in Augusta
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