Kaplan Arena opened its doors in 1971, only one year after the completion of the William & Mary campus center to which it is attached. It has a capacity of 7,000 people and is large enough to host major college basketball tournaments and other events. The venue is named after the late William & Mary alumnus Lawrence T. Kaplan, whose support of athletics at his alma mater has been honored by the naming of the arena.

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, Kaplan Arena is one of the most popular venues in town for sporting events. It is used for athletic events for the William & Mary Tribe sports teams and has a capacity of 8,600 which can expand to 11,300 for convocations, concerts, or theater-in-the-round performances. Whether it's basketball or hockey, fans from all over the state come to cheer on their favorite sports teams. Make sure to check out what's happening at the venue and make plans today for an incredible experience!

Besides the attractions that Kaplan Arena offers, there are plenty of other excellent sites to explore in Williamsburg. The Governors Palace, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Triangle Tours, and many more all provide an opportunity to experience hundreds of years of Colonial history and culture. There are also plenty of leisure activities such as nature walks along York River State Park's trails or a tour by horseback among several forests nearby. Don’t forget to take a stroll back in time through Colonial Williamsburg’s living-history Museum and then visit Virginia Beach for some sun and relaxation on the shore! Every day spent in Williamsburg promises new and exciting experiences.