Scope Arena

201 East Brambleton Avenue , Norfolk, Virginia 23510
757.664.6464

Built in 1971,  the Scope Arena was designed by Italian engineer and architect Pier Luigi Nervi. The arena’s concrete monolithic dome and twenty-four flying buttresses make it a popular, eye-catching, and iconic landmark in downtown Norfolk. Derived from the PalaLottomatica and Palazzetto dello Sport, which were built in the 1950s for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, the venue holds the title for having the world’s largest reinforced thin-shell concrete dome. In addition to a flexible main arena, the venue also features modular exhibit halls and meeting rooms.

Scope Arena hosts various events and is currently home to the Norfolk Admirals hockey team, the MEAC Basketball Tournament, conventions, concerts, family shows, and comedy tours.

The Pub

The Pub is Scope Arena’s onsite restaurant and bar. Located on the lower concourse, The Pub opens for all Norfolk Admirals hockey games and select Scope Arena events. For more information on The Pub, visit our Concessions page.

Exhibition Halls

Scope Arena’s modular Exhibition Halls are ideal for reunions, high school proms, alumni gatherings, trade shows, and bridal shows.

Meeting Rooms

Scope Arena’s four meeting rooms are available for off-site business meetings, luncheons, and training sessions.