John M. Belk Arena

John M. Belk Arena is a 5,295-seat multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Davidson College, in Davidson, North Carolina, United States.

John M. Belk Arena

McKillop Court
Location	200 Baker Drive Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Coordinates	35.499278°N 80.840521°W / 35.499278; -80.840521
Owner	Davidson College
Operator	Davidson College
Capacity	5,700
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground	September 1988
Opened	November 12, 1989
Construction cost	$12.3 million ($31.2 million in 2024 dollars[1])
Architect	O'Dell & Associates, Inc.
General contractor	Rodgers Builders, Inc.
Tenants
Davidson College men's and women's basketball Davidson College women's volleyball

It is named for Davidson alumnus and benefactor John M. Belk (1920–2007), class of 1943.

As the centerpiece of the Baker Sports Complex, it is home to the Davidson Wildcats men's and women's basketball teams, the Davidson Wildcats wrestling team, and the women's volleyball team.

The playing surface is named McKillop Court in honor of former men's basketball coach Bob McKillop, who has coached the most victories in the school's history.^[2]

Bob Dylan performed at the arena during his 2006 North American Tour on May 2, 2006.

See also

• List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas