Colonial Life Arena

There are many parking options in the arena area throughout USC, City of Columbia and The Vista areas. Here is a link to some of the City of Columbia/Vista options in the area: https://parking.columbiasc.gov/downtown-parking-map/. Prices and accepted payment methods are determined by lot owners/operators and can change without notice. We suggest you bring cash and credit/debit card to be best prepared to pay when you arrive. The Colonial Life Arena does not own/operate parking lots/garages. Accessible parking is available. Please look for signage or ask an attendant for availability. In order to park in the spaces reserved for disabled guests, the vehicle must have a state issued handicapped window pass, sticker, or license plate. Guests may drop off a disabled patron near the Colonial Life Arena and park their car in one of the nearby lots. We recommend you arrive early, as the venue is located on campus which is in the city and traffic can often be very heavy in the area.

For Drop-Offs: There is often a drop off area at the corner of Lincoln and College streets. This may vary depending on traffic flow for each event but this is usually the case. Colonial Life Arena Policy: All persons and items entering Colonial Life Arena are subject to inspection. To enter the venue, bags must be one of the following: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" -- A logo no larger than 4.5" x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag // One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) // Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" -- approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. Please visit www.ColonialLifeArena.com to see a full list of prohibited items. Please note that these can vary by show and change without notice. There is no re-entry. Alcohol sales are available at most events and are subject to crowd management policies and regulations. Patrons are required to have a valid photo ID.

The age for requiring a ticket varies per show. Please visit the individual event page for more information that will be more accurate for each show. If a child is going to sit in a seat, they will need a ticket regardless of age. If the child is going to sit in the parents lap they must still adhere to the age policy for purchasing a ticket. For example: If the show requires a ticket for children 2 and older but a 3 year old is going to sit in the parents lap, the child will require a ticket.