Seating guide
John Paul Jones Arena — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a arena — not John Paul Jones Arena's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Virginia Cavaliers' home, named for a donor's father rather than the naval hero.
Where to sit
Best value
Lower-level (100s) corner sections — close to floor prices below premium sideline rates.
For sports
Center-ice / half-court 100s, rows 5–20.
For concerts
Floor if you want energy; lower-level sections at a 45° angle to the stage often see and hear better than floor rows far back.
Budget play
Upper-level (200s/300s) center rows 1–5 — the rail keeps sightlines clean.
Upcoming at John Paul Jones Arena see all →
ComedyGabriel Iglesias
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM · in 5d
All-in from
$56
SportsNortheastern at Virginia
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
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$10
TheaterDisney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM
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$26.45
MusicPentatonix
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
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$66.70
SportsKentucky at Virginia
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:15 PM
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$127.65
MusicTrans-Siberian Orchestra
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:30 PM
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$75.90
SportsSMU at Virginia
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Sat, Jan 2 · 6:00 PM
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$52
SportsDuke at Virginia
John Paul Jones Arena · Charlottesville
Sat, Feb 6
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$184
Common questions
How many people does John Paul Jones Arena hold?+
John Paul Jones Arena holds approximately 14,500 people as a arena. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is John Paul Jones Arena indoor or outdoor?+
John Paul Jones Arena is fully indoor.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.