Timmons Arena

Timmons Arena
	Exterior view of the arena in 2008
	Interactive map of Timmons Arena
Location	3300 Poinsett Highway ; Greenville, SC 29613
Coordinates	34°55′05″N 82°26′14″W / 34.917960395415406°N 82.43731145938682°W
Owner	Furman University
Operator	Furman University
Capacity	2,750
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Groundbreaking	August 24, 1996
Opened	December 30, 1997
Tenants
	Furman Paladins (NCAA); Men's basketball (1997–present); Women's basketball (1997–present); Volleyball (1997–2004, 2026–present)

Timmons Arena is a 2,750-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Opened in 1997, it serves as the home venue for the Furman Paladins men's and women's basketball teams and the university's volleyball team. The arena is named after the Timmons family, which pledged a $4 million lead gift toward its construction.

History

The Furman Paladins men's and women's basketball teams played their home games at Greenville Memorial Auditorium until its closure in 1996. Following the venue's closure, Furman began construction of a 100,000-square-foot arena on its campus. Groundbreaking for the new facility took place on August 24, 1996.

Timmons Arena opened on December 30, 1997, with a men's basketball game between Furman and the Northern Illinois Huskies.

In February 2024, Furman announced a $40 million renovation of Timmons Arena. Renovations began in April 2024 and were completed in August 2025. The project included a new glass facade, a redesigned seating bowl, offices, and locker rooms, among other improvements. The renovated arena hosted its first event on October 26, 2025, when Furman hosted the Alabama Crimson Tide in an exhibition game.

References

↑ "Furman 1996-97 Basketball Yearbook" (PDF). Furman University.
↑ "Furman To Begin Play In Timmons Arena Tuesday Versus Northeastern Illinois". eweb.furman.edu. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
↑ Donovan, Spencer (February 20, 2024). "In largest donor project yet, Furman plans to transform home of Paladins with $40M". Post and Courier. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
↑ "Furman formally unveils Timmons Arena makeover plan". WSPA.
↑ King, Jay (August 21, 2025). "$40M renovation transforms Furman's Timmons Arena". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
↑ Athletics, Furman (August 25, 2025). "Furman Unveils Newly Renovated Timmons Arena". Fox Carolina. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
↑ McCormick, Bret (October 17, 2026). "Furman ready to showcase $40M arena renovation against Alabama". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

External links

Furman University Athletics - Timmons Arena

[1] "Furman 1996-97 Basketball Yearbook" (PDF). Furman University.

[2] "Furman To Begin Play In Timmons Arena Tuesday Versus Northeastern Illinois". eweb.furman.edu. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

[3] Donovan, Spencer (February 20, 2024). "In largest donor project yet, Furman plans to transform home of Paladins with $40M". Post and Courier. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

[4] "Furman formally unveils Timmons Arena makeover plan". WSPA.

[5] King, Jay (August 21, 2025). "$40M renovation transforms Furman's Timmons Arena". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

[6] Athletics, Furman (August 25, 2025). "Furman Unveils Newly Renovated Timmons Arena". Fox Carolina. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

[7] McCormick, Bret (October 17, 2026). "Furman ready to showcase $40M arena renovation against Alabama". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

v t e Furman University
Facilities	Furman Institution Faculty Residence Latham Baseball Stadium Paladin Stadium South Carolina Baptist Historical Collection South Carolina Poetry Archives Timmons Arena Upcountry History Museum
Athletics	Football Men's basketball Women's basketball Men's soccer
Organizations	Paladin Regiment
Related	List of Furman University people

v t e Furman Paladins men's basketball
Venues	Old Textile Hall (195?–1958) Greenville Memorial Auditorium (1958–1996) Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (1996–1997) Timmons Arena (1997–present)
People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
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v t e Furman Paladins women's basketball
Venues	Greenville Memorial Auditorium (1974–1996) Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (1996–1997) Timmons Arena (1997–present)
People	Head coaches
Seasons	1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26

v t e NCAA Division I college basketball venues in South Carolina
ACC	Littlejohn Coliseum (Clemson)
Big South	CSU Field House (Charleston Southern) North Charleston Coliseum (Charleston Southern, alternate) Templeton Physical Education Center (Presbyterian) G. B. Hodge Center (USC Upstate) Winthrop Coliseum (Winthrop)
CAA	TD Arena (Charleston)
MEAC	SHM Memorial Center (South Carolina State)
SEC	Colonial Life Arena (South Carolina)
SoCon	McAlister Field House (The Citadel) Timmons Arena (Furman) Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium (Wofford)
Sun Belt	HTC Center (Coastal Carolina)