The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
Multi-purpose arena in University, Mississippi
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The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, also known as the SJB Pavilion, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi, a census-designated place surrounded by Oxford, Mississippi. The $96.5 million multipurpose arena[4] is home to the University of Mississippi Rebels men's and women's basketball teams, with seating for up to 9,500 people. It is the largest on-campus basketball arena in the state of Mississippi. The facility also serves as a secondary student union, with a Steak 'N Shake and a Raising Cane's restaurant available to the community during normal business hours.[4] The Pavilion replaced the Tad Smith Coliseum[5] in January 2016; the opening game, on January 7, saw the Rebels men defeat Alabama 74–66.[2]
SJB Pavilion | |
 North side facing All American Drive | |
 Interactive map of The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss | |
Former names | The Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–2021) |
|---|---|
| Location | University, MS 38677 |
| Coordinates | 34°21′47.39″N 89°32′7.63″W |
| Owner | University of Mississippi |
| Operator | University of Mississippi |
| Capacity | 9,500 |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | July 31, 2014[1] |
| Opened | January 7, 2016[2] |
| Architect | AECOM[3] |
General contractor | B.L. Harbert International[3] |
| Tenants | |
| Ole Miss Rebels (Men's and women's basketball) (2016-present) | |
Attendance record
All attendance records set have been at men's basketball games.
| Attendance | Opponent | Season | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,630 | Mississippi State | 2023–2024 | W, 86–82 |
| 10,008 | #13 Texas A&M | 2024–2025 | L, 62–63 |
| 9,631 | #16 Auburn | 2023–2024 | L, 77–91 |
| 9,500 | #6 Kentucky | 2018–2019 | L, 76–80 |
| 9,500 | #7 Tennessee | 2018–2019 | L, 71–73 |
| 9,500 | #22 Mississippi State | 2018–2019 | L, 75–81 |
| 9,500 | Arkansas | 2018–2019 | W, 84–67 |
| 9,500 | LSU | 2018–2019 | L, 69–83 |
| 9,500 | Alabama | 2015–2016 | W, 74–66 |
| 9,500 | Vanderbilt | 2015–2016 | W, 85–78 |
| 9,500 | Arkansas | 2015–2016 | W, 76–60 |
| 9,500 | Mississippi State | 2015–2016 | W, 86–78 |
Non-athletic events
Concerts
Political events
On October 29, 2025, The Pavilion hosted a Turning Point USA rally, headlined by Vice President of the United States JD Vance and Erika Kirk, CEO of TPUSA and widow of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Roughly 10,000 people were in attendance.[8]
