Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
Location1 Ficklen Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Coordinates35°35′51″N 77°22′02″W / 35.597391°N 77.367167°W / 35.597391; -77.367167
OwnerEast Carolina University
OperatorEast Carolina University
Capacity8,000
Construction
Broke ground1966
OpenedJanuary 27, 1968
Renovated1994
Construction cost$2,467,671.66
($22.3 million in 2024 dollars)
ArchitectF. Carter Williams
Corley Redfoot Architects (renovations 1993 to present)
Structural engineerKahn & Furbush
General contractorDickinson, Inc.
Tenants
East Carolina University Athletics

Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena in Greenville, North Carolina, US. The arena opened in 1968. It is home to the East Carolina University Pirates men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. The facility underwent a complete renovation prior to the 1994–95 season and seats 8,000 people. The building was named for the Minges and Williams families in honor of their longstanding support of the University.