Plans for a new JMU Convocation Center were originally announced and public fundraising initiated on April 27, 2015. On October 13, 2017, a naming sponsorship was announced and later updated on May 20, 2019, establishing this new cornerstone facility as the Atlantic Union Bank Center. A groundbreaking ceremony occurred and construction officially began on April 27, 2018, exactly three years from the date of the project announcement. Presale for 2020-21 basketball season tickets, game day hospitality and parking will begin in the fall of 2019. Fans interested in season ticket packages may complete this interest form to receive additional information.

Once completed, the Atlantic Union Bank Center will feature:

Retractable end line bleachers to accommodate concert and event configurations
Club room adjacent to lower seating bowl accommodating about 500 featuring dedicated restrooms, two private suites, loge seating and multipurpose space for game day events, speakers or 200-person banquet events
Courtside seating & private event-level hospitality area with dedicated restrooms
Center-hung scoreboard with modern video technology, advanced lighting & sound, and event production room
Auxiliary multipurpose event space
Student club area adjacent to student seating
National brand restaurant Raising Canes with separate entrance for non-event operating hours
Team store
Four concessions around main concourse
12 restrooms along main concourse
Four auxiliary and officials locker rooms
Practice gymnasium with six shooting stations and high windows for natural light
Coaches offices and conference rooms overlooking practice gymnasium
Academic success space with dedicated advisor office space, two private tutoring spaces and open work areas
Strength & conditioning training area
Sports medicine evaluation space with independent hydrotherapy room & three different pool types
Team meeting rooms and locker rooms
Event-level areas designated for food preparation, storage and facility infrastructure needs
Loading bay with dedicated broadcast truck parking area
Offices for facilities & events and ticket operations
Working media and press conference space
Adjacent 1,500-car parking deck featuring dedicated access road
LEED certification

Contact the Duke Club at 540-568-6461 or dukeclub@jmu.edu to discuss donations to support the Atlantic Union Bank Center capital project.