The Palestra

The Palestra

PHL Sports

Philadelphia

  • The Palestra
Description: 
  • The Palestra, often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, is a historic arena and the home gym of the University of Pennsylvania Quakers men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball teams, wrestling team, and Philadelphia Big 5 basketball.  
  • The arena seating 8,725,  is famed for its close-to-the-court seating with the bleachers ending at the floor with no barrier to separate the fans from the game.  
  • Since its inception, the Palestra has hosted more games, more visiting teams, and more NCAA tournaments than any other facility in college basketball.

Additional Venue Details:

  • The Ivy League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments
  • All-Star Classic (Wrestling)

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