Carrier Dome
Carrier Dome
Country: United States
State/Province: NY
City: Syracuse
Address: Carrier Dome
Overview
Carrier Dome is an indoor multi-purpose arena located in Syracuse, New York, within the university campus of Syracuse University. The city has a population of approximately 142,000 residents and is situated in Central New York. The seating capacity of the Carrier Dome is approximately 49,057 for football games and around 34,616 for basketball and lacrosse events.
The facility primarily serves as the home venue for the Syracuse Orange men's and women's basketball teams and the Syracuse Orange football team, both of which compete in NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In addition to collegiate sports, the Carrier Dome hosts concerts, conventions, and various entertainment events.
The Carrier Dome is notable for being the first domed stadium built on a college campus in the United States. Recent infrastructure updates have included improvements to the roof and seating, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.
Transportation to the facility is facilitated by several main roads and local public transit options, making it accessible for both local and visiting attendees. The arena plays a significant role in the economic activity of the region, contributing to local tourism and sport-related revenue.
For further information, Carrier Dome has a dedicated Wikipedia entry available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Dome. There is also an alternate name for the facility known as the Dome, which can be read about at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_Dome#Alternate_name.