The Charles E. Smith Center has served as the home of the George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation for more than 30 years. The facility's primary purpose is housing the majority of GW's 20 intercollegiate varsity sports.
In addition to hosting varsity athletics, the Smith Center houses practice space for club sports, classroom space for Exercise Science classes, and office space for the Department of Athletics and Recreation.
Smith Center
Media Gallery
Smith Center
Athletics at GWU
Comedy Show
🎾 ⚽️ 🏀 Athletics at GWU
Men's and Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, and Men's Water Polo play all of their home games at the Charles E. Smith Center. At GW, there is a holistic approach to the student-athlete experience. The collective Buff and Blue is more than 500 current student-athletes strong, and our alumni, coaches, administrators and fans make us who we are.
😂 Comedy Show
The GW Program Board also puts on an annual Fall Comedy Show in the Smith Center! The show usually takes place in September and features world-renowned comedians, such as Saturday Night Live cast members. This event is open to all current GW students and alumni!
