The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
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″N89°32′7.63″W / 34.3631639°N 89.5354528°W
Owner	University of Mississippi
Operator	University of Mississippi
Capacity	10,000
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground	July 31, 2014
Opened	January 7, 2016
Architect	AECOM
General contractor	B.L. Harbert International
Tenants
	Ole Miss Rebels ; (Men's and women's basketball) (2016-present)

Last updated February 02, 2026

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]

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]

References

↑ "Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena". University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. July 31, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
1 2 "Saiz, Rebels Rule Opening Night at The Pavilion" (Press release). Ole Miss Rebels. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
1 2 "Under Construction: Reviewing the Building Plans". Sports Business Daily . September 8, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
1 2 Potter, Davis. "VIDEO: A look inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss | The Oxford Eagle" . Retrieved 2015-11-23.
↑ "OLE MISS ATHLETICS FOUNDATION". www.olemisssports.com. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
↑ "Brad Paisley Adds Cam to Concert at The Pavilion at Ole Miss". Ole Miss Athletics. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
↑ "Wiz Khalifa Captivates Audience With Pavilion Performance". DM Online. August 27, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
↑ Stribling, Will (October 30, 2025). "At Ole Miss, J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk draw crowd of 10,000 for Turning Point USA rally". Mississippi Public Broadcasting . Retrieved December 10, 2025.

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[1] "Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena". University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. July 31, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.

[Opening-2] 1 2 "Saiz, Rebels Rule Opening Night at The Pavilion" (Press release). Ole Miss Rebels. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.

[sbd-3] 1 2 "Under Construction: Reviewing the Building Plans". Sports Business Daily . September 8, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.

[:0-4] 1 2 Potter, Davis. "VIDEO: A look inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss | The Oxford Eagle" . Retrieved 2015-11-23.

[5] "OLE MISS ATHLETICS FOUNDATION". www.olemisssports.com. Retrieved 2015-11-23.

[6] "Brad Paisley Adds Cam to Concert at The Pavilion at Ole Miss". Ole Miss Athletics. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2019.

[7] "Wiz Khalifa Captivates Audience With Pavilion Performance". DM Online. August 27, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2022.

[vance_event-8] Stribling, Will (October 30, 2025). "At Ole Miss, J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk draw crowd of 10,000 for Turning Point USA rally". Mississippi Public Broadcasting . Retrieved December 10, 2025.

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Venues	Original Gym (1914–1929) Old Gym (1929–1966) Tad Smith Coliseum (1966–2016) The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–present)
Culture & lore	"Forward Rebels" "The Shot" Howell Trophy
People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
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v t e Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball
Venues	Tad Smith Coliseum (1974–2016) The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–present)
Culture & lore	"Forward Rebels" Ole Miss Pep Band Gillom Trophy
People	Head coaches
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