Richmond Coliseum is a defunct arena located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the …

Oct 27, 2025 · The Coliseum makes up the bulk of the 9-acre project site, which also includes the Blues Armory building and Festival Park between them.

Nov 13, 2025 · It’s been announced that the 54-year-old Richmond Coliseum will be demolished. After giving a thumbs-down to the Navy Hill development, Richmond City Council decided to move forward …

Dec 17, 2025 · “The City of Richmond remains committed to moving forward with the demolition of the Richmond Coliseum. That plan has not changed,” said Rodgers.

Jul 7, 2025 · After three years of planning and negotiations, city officials say that it’s going to take a bit more time for its planned redevelopment of the Richmond Coliseum area.

Oct 8, 2021 · The Richmond Coliseum is closed, and could soon be demolished. RICtoday is looking at its history + what is planned to happen to the facility.

Meta description: Discover the full history of the Richmond Coliseum, an iconic arena in downtown Richmond, VA. Learn about its teams, events, and future redevelopment plans.

Jan 30, 2024 · The City of Richmond continues to evaluate four proposals to demolish the shuttered Richmond Coliseum and redevelop the surrounding downtown area — 9.4 acres comprising the City …

May 28, 2024 · That would have allowed work to start as early as the July 1 start of fiscal year 2025, if the council had not decided this month to take $2.5 million of that money to boost City Hall’s support …

Feb 14, 2025 · The Coliseum hosted professional hockey, basketball and arena football teams. It was once VCU’s home basketball court and the site of numerous regional and national basketball …