Frequently Asked Questions

The Charleston Classic is an eight-team early season men’s college basketball tournament that includes 12 games through three days, with each team playing one game per day. The 2023 tournament will be played November 16, 17 & 19.

The Charleston Classic is played at TD Arena on the campus of The College of Charleston. TD Arena has a capacity of 5,100 and opened in 2008 with the first annual Charleston Classic.

The 2023 Charleston Classic will feature Dayton, Houston, LSU, North Texas, St. John’s, Towson, Utah and Wake Forest. The full bracket and schedule can be viewed here: https://espnevents.com/charleston-classic/bracket

Tickets are available through the College of Charleston ticket office here: https://espnevents.com/charleston-classic/discounted-ticket-pre-sale

A limited amount of premium group seating is available in the form of the TD Arena President’s Box and loge boxes. For more information please visit our Premium Group Seating page.

Yes, VIP Hospitality will be available to the public again this year. Stay tuned for more information.

Children age 3 and under do not need a ticket as long as they sit on a parents’ lap.

TD Arena has a clear bag policy similar to many collegiate venues. For more information regarding which types of bags are allowed please click here.

Typically the doors will open one hour prior to each session. Exact times will be posted closer to the event.

Discounted hotel rates will be available at a later date through our travel partner Anthony Travel. Click here for more information and to sign up for updates.

Historic Charleston has been named the #1 small city in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure nine years in a row (2013-2021). The average high temperature in November is 70 degrees, making it a perfect time of year to visit. Check our Travel page or Explore Charleston’s Travel Guide for more information.

TD Arena is located at 301 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, just one block from Marion Square and famed King Street.

All parking for the Charleston Classic is public. There are no reserved lots or garages. The City of Charleston owns a number of parking garages, most of which are $2 an hour or a flat fee of $5-7 if accessed in the late-afternoon/evening. The closest garages to TD Arena are Marion Square/Francis Marion, Saint Phillip, and George Street. The closest with the discounted evening rate is Majestic and the Visitor’s Center. Below are some links that can help guide your decision:

Parking garage map with real-time availability

There are also a number of city owned metered spaces downtown. Please observe all signage on parking areas to avoid being ticketed or towed.

Take I-26 East into Charleston until the freeway comes to an end. Take Exit 221-B (exits to the left) and follow the signs to Meeting Street. Bear right from the exit ramp on to Meeting Street (at the light). Proceed south 0.9 miles down Meeting Street to George Street. Turn right on George Street, the TD Arena is immediately on the right.

Proceed on Highway 17 over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over Cooper River/harbor. Take the Meeting Street exit. Take left at the light and proceed south exactly 0.9 miles down Meeting Street to George Street. Turn right on George Street, the TD Arena is immediately on the right.

Proceed on Highway 17 North across the Ashley River Bridge bearing right onto Lockwood Blvd, staying in the left hand lane. At the first light, after the overpass, turn left onto Calhoun Street. Turn right at the corner of Meeting Street and Calhoun Street. (Intersection – Holiday Inn, First Citizens Bank). Go one block to George Street, the TD Arena is immediately on the right.