Crown Arena closure sends Fayetteville Liberty to larger venue

The Fayetteville Liberty basketball team will now play its home games at the 10,880-seat Crown Coliseum starting in March 2027, following the closure of the 4,500-seat Crown Arena. The decision comes after the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners assessed significant structural and building issues with the former venue. Robert L. Edwards Jr., the team's owner, noted that the move allows the team to remain within the Crown Complex while transitioning to a larger facility.

Season passes for the Liberty basketball games will be available for purchase starting October 16 on the Crown Complex website. Additional events, such as Christian artist Zach Williams' concert and The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight, have also been relocated to the larger Crown Coliseum. Conversely, the World Ballet Company's performance of "The Nutcracker" and comedian Daniel Tosh's show were canceled.

Despite the cancellation, Tosh's team had the option to relocate to the Crown Coliseum but opted not to. Cumberland County Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere stated that Tosh's team declined the offer to move the show.