Winthrop Coliseum

{{short description|Arena in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States}}

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| stadium_name = Winthrop Coliseum

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| coordinates = {{coord|34|56|52.48|N|81|00|53.90|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| location = 1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730

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| built =

| opened = {{start date and age|October 1982}}

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| owner = Winthrop University

| operator = Winthrop University

| surface = Hardwood

| construction_cost = $10.7 million
(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|10700000|1981}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})

| architect =

| tenants = Winthrop University men's and women's basketball
Winthrop University women's volleyball

| seating_capacity = 6,100

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Winthrop Coliseum is a 6,100-seat multi-purpose arena in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was built in 1982 and is home to the Winthrop University Eagles basketball and volleyball teams.

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The facility accommodates conventions, trade shows, concerts, special events, and other sporting tournaments.{{Cite web|url=https://www.winthrop.edu/virtualtour/farmtour.aspx?id=5150|title=Winthrop University: Virtual Tour - Farm Area|website=www.winthrop.edu|access-date=2019-01-09}}

In 2015, a Democratic presidential candidate forum featuring Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O'Malley was scheduled to take place at the coliseum but was later moved to an alternative location on Winthrop University's campus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article39271326.html|title=Winthrop Democratic presidential forum moved to Byrnes Auditorium; tickets now free|website=heraldonline|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}} In 2016, then presidential candidate, Donald Trump held a rally at the Winthrop Coliseum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article53231805.html|title=Trump to speak at Winthrop Coliseum|website=thestate|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}} During the rally, a Muslim American woman who stood in silent protest was removed by police. The event sparked controversy and gained national media attention.{{Cite web|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article53926990.html|title=Muslim protester booted from Trump rally: ‘I had the right to silently demonstrate’|website=charlotteobserver|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/01/08/muslim-woman-escorted-out-of-trump-rally-in-south-carolina/|title=Muslim woman gets kicked out of Trump rally — for protesting silently|work=The Washington Post}} In fall 2019, Canadian pop and r&b singer Alessia Cara (who won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2018) was scheduled to perform at the Coliseum for part of her The Pains of Growing Tour. However, the concert was cancelled due to low ticket sales.{{Cite web|url=https://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/23/wu-students-react-to-cancelation-of-alessia-cara-concert/|title=WU students react to Alessia Cara concert cancellation|date=2019-10-24|website=palmetto report|language=en|access-date=2020-02-05}} In 1988, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Rob Base, and Kid n' Play performed a concert at the Coliseum. In 1983, Jimmy Buffett performed at the Coliseum for only $13.00.