LeBron James’ Home Court – opening onNovember 25, 2023 in Akron, Ohio– is a multimedia storytelling experience that offers a look at LeBron’s life with never-before-seen items along his journey from Akron to the NBA, Olympics, business, philanthropy and beyond
All proceeds from ticket sales will go back into the community through House Three Thirty’s innovative job training model that employs I PROMISE students, parents, educators and family members
The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) is set to open the world’s first and only official museum dedicated to the journey and milestones of LeBron James, aptly named LeBron James’ Home Court, at House Three Thirty in Akron on November 25, 2023. The immersive multimedia experience begins with a recreation of his Spring Hill Apartment #602 curated by LeBron’s mother, Gloria James, and continues through the historic Fab Five years at St. Vincent – St. Mary’s, the memorable 2003 NBA Draft, his championship runs in Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles, and the gold-medal winning Olympic years. The journey also takes visitors through game-changing moments in his business and philanthropy, with the self-guided tour culminating in the story of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s evolution from a bikeathon to a world-renowned model for community building.
“My dream was always to put Akron on the map, so to have a place in my hometown that allows me to share my journey with my fans from all over the world means a lot to me,” said LeBron James. “I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years, and I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out. I’m so proud that place is House Three Thirty, a space my Foundation created to serve my I Promise families and the entire community.”
Throughout Home Court, visitors will get a walk-in-the-footsteps view of LeBron’s life through unique and notable items from his personal collection including the all-white 2003 NBA Draft suit, the infamous 3-1 drum set, his high school McDonald’s All-American jersey and the original TV from his Spring Hill apartment. The recreation of St. Vincent – St. Mary’s LeBron James Arena includes the original rim and backboard LeBron played on during his time at St. V. The gallery also includes a collection of fan art he’s received over the years, original shoes he’s played his biggest moments in, James family photos in his replica office, and notes from his journey along the way.
Reservations for LeBron James’ Home Court are available now for presale here, with the first public tours beginning on November 25th. General admission tickets are $23. All proceeds from tickets sales go back into House Three Thirty’s innovative job training program that provides I Promise students, parents, educators and family members with new skills and employment opportunities.
To celebrate opening weekend, the original paintings of Dirk Rozich’s LeBron art that is featured inside the Home Court entryway will be available for sale inside House Three Thirty’s Retail Shop as well as reproductions.
LeBron James’ Home Court is housed at House Three Thirty, LJFF’s innovative, multi-use space for I PROMISE families, the entire Akron community, and visitors from all over the world to gather and engage in immediately impactful programming. House Three Thirty convenes critical resources under one roof, including family financial health programming, job training through the venue’s varied dining, retail and entertainment spaces, and a community gathering space for large indoor and outdoor events, monthly meals, and ongoing family programming open to all.