State Farm Center Reviews

From the outside it looks like the mothership from Close Encounters--considered quite "modern" in the 1970s. Inside, it has been home to many strong teams and is known for the Orange Crush cheering section. As an alum and Illini fan, I love it, but it should be on the list of must-see older arenas for college hoop afficienados. It stands for an era. No sky boxes for well-heeled alums here, just a great hoops atmosphere.

There have been graduation ceremonies held for many years, yet the State Farm Center is totally unprepared to get the crowds safely inside the facility. Hundreds of people lined up in front of each entrance hearing a taped announcement that four entrances are available to be used. Every time that was repeated it was a blatant lie. After standing around for over 30 minutes someone opened a door and said we were in the wrong place as only 2 entrances were open.
After a stampede of people marched to another entrance they got to stand outside in the sun for another 30 minutes. Did the operations people want the elderly guests to get injured from the rush of people or get heat stroke and pass out? Were they incapable of posting signs stating which entrances were open? Did they not think they were misleading the crowd with an incorrect announcement?
When a door finally opened, there was 1 security guard checking bags. Apparently, bringing a water bottle inside was the big concern as this might compete with the closed concession stands. They would not want a partially dehydrated person to cool down and get refreshed.
This event is scheduled 1 year in advance, but the State Farm Center could not adequately staff up for the thousands of people that would enter the property.
Too bad State Farm donated all that money to fund a beautiful renovation project only to have it tarnished by a complete lack of regard for the safety and welfare of its guests.

March 2, 2013---50 years to the date that the doors opened for the first time. Still the same wonderful building I remember as a freshman 45 years ago. Of course, it always helps to see an Illini victory. A great way for us to spend our 40th wedding anniversary! People who say this building is obsolete and needs to be replaced are nuts---they must be the same folks who want to tear down Wrigley!

Everyone had to pick up their packets, and went to the Expo here. We also had dinner there. Parking sucks, but we were able to find a spot not too far away.

Just went to the Mens Basketball last night. What a difference the remodel has made! Great big screens to help aide to watch the game for those sitting in the higher seats. Sound system was much better. We were very impressed! Disappointing to see the center not near capacity, but perhaps that will someday come when the Illini finally gets it together and becomes a contender in the Big 10.

The Assembly Hall, now called The State Farm Center, has always been the center of CU activities. Always something going on, from sports to concerts, to Muppets on Ice to the Spring Home Show. The seats are not made for larger people, but are comfortable for normal sized folks.

The facility is always clean, bathroom lines average in length, concessions have plenty of options and relatively short lines. Need to really work on getting people into the facility, lines out the door in the bitterly cold, rain and snow. Need more than two metal detectors at the entrance in SW corner. Or construct some for of cover to get people in out of the weather sooner and quicker. Staff are always very helpful and working to make your experience the best it can be.

We attended the circus here - good seating and great environment, easy parking. Ushers were friendly and helpful in getting people to their seats. Food was typical stadium fare, we just got some popcorn.

The arena underwent a major renovation last year, or 2 yrs ago,
and is a much nicer facility now. More seating closer to the court
and more concessions than before.

Since remodel, it has greatly improved. New seating is comfortable and sound is very good. Lots of parking but you will pay $9 to park. If you leave the venue, you will not be allowed back inside. It is smoke free grounds.

We went here for the Garth show the place looks better then before but the beer was all warm and the seats were so small you couldn't fit in them. We sat in the first row of 200 section and I'd never go back because the seats were miserable. The place clearly wasn't prepared for the crowd the beer was room temperature and $8 a bottle still. Garth was great the State Farm center needs some work.

Went and saw Gabriel Iglesias here. This was my first time at this venue. I was very impressed with the ease of parking, entrance into the event and seating and also exit back to parking. Will definitely keep my eye on shows at this location again.

Assembly Hall has gotten progressively nicer after injection of the State Farm money and name, but the all-good seating in this modestly-sized venue and the noise reverberating off of the unusual concrete dome walls makes this an exciting place to watch a basketball game.

Especially when the Illini win, like last night!

Wow! What a difference since the 80s. I didn’t know what to expect from outside the building. On the outside, the changes are subtle, which I can appreciate. Outside, the building still has the overall appearance it’s had for decades...unlike a certain outdoor stadium about 135 miles to the north.

Inside, it’s a different story. I love the new video screens. Seems like there are more bathrooms now. Plenty of concession stands. I’d like to see what’s changed down by the expensive seats and see what’s on the suite level.

GREAT VENUE - Had a big screen tv all around the stage so you could still experience the concert even if you were not in front of the stage.

State Farm Center, Assembly Hall, is a great venue for watching many different events. The facility has easy access and great views from almost anywhere. Most difficult issue is the same as most other places is room in the seats. I am a person over 6 feet tall and the seats are simply not comfortable.

We went to see the Chris Young concert. This is a great venue. Easy parking, easy entry. Not so big that it is overwhelming, but a nice size place. Plenty of bathrooms, and food areas. Good acoustics, easy exit, all in all, a great place to spend an evening

Whether you come here for a basketball game, or for a concert, the State Farm Center is one of the best places at the University of Illinois. The new building renovations really make this stadium top-of-the-line and a very fun experience!

Excellent facility, spacious and clean. Impressed with the six different sauce options to top your hot dog. Great sight lines and the seats are all nice. Tons of parking.

Attended the Amy Grant - Michael W Smith - Jordan Smith Christmas Concert - it was awesome! Our seats were on the floor (fifth row center), and we had an excellent experience. The steps were a little challenging for my wife - I suspect they surely have an elevator somewhere if we had asked.

Went to the stadium for a concert. We paid a lot of money to see Garth Brooks to be behind a pole. We have never been here so we didn't know the stadium. We were very disappointed

I have been to basketball games, clinics, camps, concerts, craft shows here over the past 30 years. I went on my first tour of the facility. I highly recommend this tour. Learn the history, construction. See behind the scenes rooms. Well worth it, the tour was entertaining and informative and enjoyed by both the adults and children.

This is a very good venue to attend a concert or sporting event. Many good seats and easy access into the hall. Parking surrounds the event and there are not long lines to get out.

WOrked there for 7 years. lots of old but the renovations are going to address a lot of concerns for comfort and special requests. More bathrooms to come upstairs even. But renovations are just getting started so will probably be 3 years for full completion. Love this building!!

We went to a women's Illini Basketball game. It was recently renovated. There is still some construction fences outside but the inside was nice. I loved the Orange and Blue chairs. We were in an upper level but could see very well. The bathrooms were right out our portal and they are nice. It was great.

Easy to find. Clean. Comfortable seating. Strict security - make sure your purse/bag measure EXACTLY right or they will not let you bring it in.

Looks really nice after remodel, but chairs could be more comfortable and there is NO leg room - especially if you are in the front row up against the cement wall. Also could not believe we had to pay for parking for high school graduation - if they had to charge maybe high school could of picked up bill we already had to pay $$$ for any extra tickets.

The programs may change, hoops to concerts to alumni gatherings but it is reworked and fabulous. I look forward to watching the Illini play but additionally it is welcoming for multiple activities. The acoustics are terrific.

When the men's and women's basketball teams play. Check out the museum on the history of these sports on the west side.

We arrived 20 minutes before the Garth Brooks concert started and got great parking. The place was packed, so lines for food and bathrooms were long. Our tickets were in the very top row on the side of the place, so less than ideal, but the concert was a 360 view. We were able to see everything and the big screens really helped. The venue itself is nice. We would return, but would pay attention to where the tickets are in the building. The concert started 20 minutes late, which was disappointing because we took great care to get there on time. I didn't think the sound was great where we were sitting. The songs I didn't know, I was unable to figure out the words.

Other than overcharging for food, great. Incredibly expensive concessions, pretzel and pop was $11!!

While we are the contractor, I will say the massive renovation has maintained the integrity of this iconic structure. Inside is up to par and above many other University arenas with this renovation. Looking forward to games in the 100% completed structure this December.

We've been to several venues at this facility. If you plan on attending a show or concert, make sure you get floor seating. The stadium-type seating is narrow with virtually no leg room. It works okay for sports events (basketball). When I sit upright in a stadium seat, there is not enough room for my legs unless I move them to one side. This gets extremely uncomfortable after an hour of so.

The State Farm Center home of the Fighting ILLINI is a very awesome venue. We visited the facility for a Garth Brooks concert and was amazed how nice the building was. Great for acoustics and seems that there would be no bad seat for any event the plays there. We liked it so much we are considering going for a sporting event or two within this next year.
With a tornado outside you never had to worry I side this structure.

I've been to concerts, games and I've always had a good time. It's easy to find your seats, and the bathrooms are clean and located pretty much everywhere you turn. Lots of venders. Tons of seating.

To all who grew up in Champaign area most of our lives, it Will always be Assembly Hall, but it's now called State Farm Center; and will offer premiere facilities for U of I Sports. And Major Entertainment Names.

Went to a concert at Assembly Hall - no complaints - nothing especially good or bad.

We try to go here least what's a season to watch Illinois basketball. Although I realized the assembly hall needed some remodel I'm still not happy with the name change. You'll always be the assembly hall to us.

We are IFUND/Premium Seating members so our seats are very good. We also attend some concerts here and last was Amy Grant's Christmas Tour, which was excellent. Seats were good. Recommend getting seats higher than floor level for best viewing. Seats are pretty comfortable. Tends to be chilly now that it is air conditioned so dress in layers. Have added restrooms on all levels this past year so that is no longer problem. Parking costs vary--was $9.00 for Amy Grant---why not even $10?? No close parking but always can let people off at 2 of the entrances.

Went to an Illini game here. Can't remember what section we were in, but could see the court clearly. I don't remember what it was like before the renovations, but it's nice inside now definitely. The lighting and sound quality is pretty nice. Doesn't look like there is a bad seat in the house.

The State Farm center recently underwent a major renovation. The seats are more comfortable and the arena sound system has been upgraded. The building is round , so sight lines for sporting events are good. For concerts.or plays, if you are on the edges of available seating, the vantage point may not be the best. There are various concessions, and ample restrooms. Parking is not included with most.performances.

Terrific sports arena for seeing Fighting Illini basketball games. Amazing architectural achievement.

For shows, this place is rather on the small side. Usually seats are dirty, trash still on the floor. I will try to avoid this place and go up north instead.

The State Farm Center was very clean in the seating areas as well as the restrooms. My biggest disappointment was that you cannot bring outside food and beverages in. We had to be there very early for the kids tournament and I had to discard my Starbucks Chai tea latte before entering. Also the kids were hungry after weighing in but the only choices were apples or granola bars unless they wanted hot dogs or nachos for breakfast. It would have been nice if the center either offered breakfast meal options or allowed food to be brought in for the athletes. The tournament went on all day for 3 days and I am sure most of the food consumed would have been purchased from the State Farm center. The staff at the center was hit and miss. Some were very friendly and polite while others were crabby and not very helpful. The parking lot attendants however were all very efficient and pleasant.

Fun sports venue. I enjoy going to men’s and women’s collage basketball games. I also enjoy going to music concerts and other venues.

My daughter and I went to the IHSA State wrestling tournament here. It is a nice facility with decent parking ($7.00 for all day) We didn't have a hard time parking but we got there early. The food is a bit costly (a bottle of Dasani water is $4.00, small bottle of OJ $4.00) but that is to be expected at a place like this.
I wish the speaker system was better, where we were sitting (infront of the 1A mats) the announcer was hard to understand a lot of the time. The seats are nice but would be nice to have a little more leg room. If you are very tall I think you'll be uncomfortable after a while.
The facility itself was very clean and the staff were all very helpful and kind.

I'm glad people are still calling it the Assembly Hall instead of the State Farm Center. It's under construction, but it's a great place to catch a basketball game or a concert. They serve alcohol, too!

We loved it,got to see Willie Nelson and Alison Krause so Amazing definitely going back soon thanks so much,

This is a great place to watch basketball. I have gone there for plays and concerts and well unless your close keep your money. I saw Rent there and bought tickets away and it was terrible. But Basketball is another thing great atmoshere, tey it at least once.

Wide variety of shows for everyone. Convenient parking, easy accessibility, comfortable seating. Ticket prices are outrageously high.

I was a student at the University of Illinois when the site of the new Assembly Hall was a big hole in the ground across the street from Memorial Stadium. In 1963, as a sportswriter for the Champaign-Urbana Courier, I witnessed the first basketball game played in what was being described as an architectural masterpiece. It still is. When it opened, it was the largest edge-supported concrete dome in the country. The concrete dome, weighing 10 million pounds, stands 128 feet above the floor. But it is more than 50 years old and, like most middle-aged people, needs a facelift. In this case, the university is raising $165 million for a major renovation, as it did a few years ago for 90-year-old Memorial Stadium. For openers, State Farm Insurance Company paid $60 million for the right to put its corporate name on the building for 60 years. Architecturally, it remains unlike any other basketball venue in the country. But it will, as one university official noted, "be brought in tune with the times." Translated, that means installing air conditioning, premium seating and state-of-the-art player locker rooms. That's not all. Access is being renovated to allow for major concert artists and musicians and Broadway companies to perform in the arena. Concession stands will be remodeled. To accommodate the changes, crowd capacity will be reduced from 17,000 to 16,000, still higher than most indoor facilities. The three-year, six-phase project also will replace C-section seats, modernize ramps and plazas, expand the glass curtain windows, provide reseating in A and B sections, install more restrooms and concession stands at all levels and construct four clubs--Legacy, Courtside, Traditions and Orange Krush. Loge seats (countertop, dining service, TV monitors) will be at the north baseline behind the students. Twelve suites (each accommodating up to 14 guests) will be located on the east side. Even old-timers like me will have to admit that, when the project is completed, the Grand Old Lady will be more fan-friendly, more vibrant, more sporting and more high-stepping than she was in 1963. Thank goodness the university's board of trustees decided to renovate her rather than replace her with a conventional cookie-cutter arena. She still has a lot of life left in her.

It’s a real big looking stadium. Basketball games are held here. Some concerts too. Parking seemed easy. It was also easy to find.

I hate that they renamed it! Like really? First went the cheif then the name of our awesome assembly hall. Its a conceited move State Farm to rename it after you, im just sayin! But i love the assembly hall, driving through the country and seeing the assembly hall looking like a space ship just landed in town is pretty cool. And i have so many memories from going to see sesame street live, illini basketball games, disney on ice, president Bill Clinton when he came to town and, concerts from Journey to Ludacris. I would LOVE if the Spice Girls would stop in champaign during there 20 year reunion tour, would be epic!

When we were driving through the University of Illinois campus in Champaign, I told the grandkids that they needed to look for the flying saucer. Sure enough, they did find it. There is plenty of parking around the State Farm Center, though the parking does not flow from one parking lot to another. There are a number of entrances, and I think the main entrance is on the west side of the building with drop-off lanes, if you needed them. We happened to be there for a graduation for the University of Illinois Business School. Graduates were on the main floor, as well as in several sections of the seats. The acoustics were very clear and we could clearly hear when my son's name was called at the stage for his M.B.A. This venue can hold nearly 17,000 people and is third to Chicago's United Center and Rosemont's Allstate Arena. The State Farm Center actually opened in March 1963 and recently underwent a major remodel. The facility was designed by a University of Alumnus - Max Abramovitz. Don't ask me how, but the dome is supported by 614 miles of 1/4 inch steel wire and is only one of a few buildings that were designed as an edge supported dome.

I came for the Michigan State - Illinois game with my 9 year old son. The stadium is old, and you can tell from the outside, but the inside had been updated decently in the recent past. Nothing special, but also not bad. Only complaint was the drunk illinois student section we were next to! I guess that's par for the course though...

The upper section is a really steep climb!! Coming down is even more scarey. Though we were there to see the Garth Brooks concert and he had trons every where so even the nose bleed section was good seats.

As a member of the graduation class of 1962 at the University of Illinois, I still remember when the site of the Assembly Hall, now the State Farm Center, was literally a hole in the ground. A big hole, mind you, but a hole. And I was in the building when architect Max Abramowicz's masterpiece opened on March 2, 1963. It is hard to imagine, as I drive past the building today, that it is 52 years old. So it wasn't surprising when I learned that it needed to be renovated. The $169.5 million project is 70 percent completed and will be 80 percent completed when Illinois' men's basketball team hosts Notre Dame in the inaugural event in the new facility on December 2. The Illini will play the first five home games on their 2015-16 schedule at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center in Springfield, then open the new State Farm Center on December 2. Work will still be in progress on the locker rooms and scoreboards and the crowd capacity will be reduced from almost 16,600 to 15,700 but it will be a sparkling new facility. State Farm Insurance paid $60 for 30 years for the naming rights. Former Illinois stars Mannie Jackson and Dave Downey donated $3 million and $2 million, respectively. For those of us who recall the way it was in the old Assembly Hall, this will be like moving from Chicago Stadium to the United Center...air-conditioning, new arena floor, new seats, new concession stands, new restrooms, elevators, expanded seating for the Orange Krush, the Illini student cheering section, and special facilities for donors, including the Legacy Club, Club 53, Loge Box Seats, Founders Suites and Traditions Club. It would have been a downright shame to have demolished the Assembly Hall, a one-of-a-kind building, to construct a totally new facility of a cookie-cutter variety. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and the renovation project was approved in order to retain Abramowicz's original mushroom shell. Maybe the NCAA will be wise enough to schedule a postseason regional basketball tournament in the new facility, something they had promised to do many years ago when the University of Illinois agreed to drop Chief Illiniwek from its list of great traditions.

I have been to several concerts here. Nice place. Food outrageously priced, but I think it is that way at all concerts. Will return!

Attended the college of engineering graduation and the facility was a nice size for the 1300 graduates and their family.

I've had 2 tickets to every Illini hoops game since the facility opened. But they made a very bad mistake with the new seats in the 200 (old C) section. Like another reviewed said, "very uncomfortable". I wonder if the remaining seats will be just like them when the project is complete. I really loved the "old" Assembly Hall, yes it needed more restrooms, and a little better areas for food vendors, but hey, we came to watch a game. And there's no competition anywhere around for a "better venue".

Great safe family fun.very clean most helpful staff.Seats wide padded.Not a bad seat on the house.The pep band is great

We were lucky to have upgraded seats with upgraded food and alcohol. The seating was great and the staff was excellent.

I have a lot of fond memories of the Assembly Hall, now the State Farm Center, the University of Illinois' basketball arena in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. As a college student, I remember when the 15,500-seat building was only a big hole in the ground. As a sportswriter for the local newspaper, I remember covering the first college basketball game and the first state high school tournament ever played in the arena. Today, it is hard for me to believe that the structure is over 50 years old and is undergoing a $169.5 million renovation project called "Illinois Renaissance" that is designed to bring the architectural masterpiece into the 21st century. The large dome-shaped indoor arena opened on March 2, 1963 across the street from Memorial Stadium. Designed by architect Max Abramovitz, an Illinois alum, it was the largest dome structure in North America until the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, opened in 1965. Today, it continues to attract attention for its extraordinary design and construction and is considered an engineering marvel. The roof is supported by 614 miles of 1/4-inch steel wire wrapped at the base of the dome under intense pressure. The central height of the 400-foot diameter concrete dome is 125 feet above the center floor. Curiously, the project manager was Dick Foley, an Illinois graduate who played on Paris High School's 1943 state championship team and also played at Illinois. In 2010, Illinois' board of trustees confronted a major decision: to build a new basketball arena or renovate the Assembly Hall? The decision to institute the "Illinois Renaissance" renovation was met with wide approval. As part of the renovation, the naming rights were purchased by the Illinois-based State Farm Insurance Company for $60 million for 30 years. Since 2014, the arena has undergone several structural changes and upgrades, including the addition of luxury boxes, air-conditioning, club/logo seats, new locker rooms, new concession stands, new restrooms and a Hall of Fame to honor former Illinois athletes. The arena, which also hosts concerts and Broadway plays, once hosted the Illinois High School Association's boys state basketball tournament from 1963 to 1997 and has hosted the IHSA's individual wrestling tournament since 1967. With the newly renovated State Farm Center as a showpiece, look for new Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman to make a bid to lure the high school tournament back to Champaign.

Attended a concert here. Parking was easy and quick. The outside and inside was very clean and well laid-out. The seats were comfy and very well-kept. Definitely would attend an event here again.

A great place to see a basketball game. Every seat has a great view. Over the past 10 years the Illini have had some good, and not so good, teams; they even made it to the NCAA Finals 10 years ago. With the UIUC students in the building, the atmosphere is unmatched!!

It was awesome very accomodating for our Handicapped son

Had tkts last season in C section because that was what was affordable and available, seats were ok. New season section C again, but new seats are horribly uncomfortable. If these seats are what will be in all over, we won't be back in any section!

Have seen several concerts since remodel. Seats are comfortable and no seat is bad here. Even upper seats are fine in my opinion. Food and drinks. Parking adequate, I recommend using Windsor to fourth street for easy exit after.

This was an amazing concert. My daughter, age 7, and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. We can't wait to go again.

We saw Daniel Tosh here and enjoyed the show. This was a great venue with comfortable seats and great viewing.

went to 2 concerts and a basketball game. Great venue. They should give all their employees a raise for the great job they are doing in this refurbished arena.

Assembly Hall is a fun and clean arena that has a good view from most of the seats, and is fairly easy to navigate.

I attended a men’s basketball game, and right off the bat I was wishing the arena opened earlier than an hour before game time. I arrived early and parked about a block away, and ending up sitting in my car for 20 minutes until the arena opened so I wouldn’t have to stand outside in the cold. I’ve seen professional sports stadiums that open an hour and half before the game starts, and I think that would be appropriate for this venue. I got in the door in no time though, although I had to wait a little bit because the ticket taker’s scanning machine wasn’t working well.

The atmosphere for basketball games is great. The student section for basketball games, called the “Orange Crush”, was enthusiastic and entertaining in their own right. The men’s basketball team generally draws large crowds, and my visit was no exception. I didn’t like the halftime entertainment, but the University band that played throughout pauses in the game was great.

The view of the court was good, even though me & my family were pretty high up in the upper deck. The seats are a little weird though, with funky-shaped arm rests, and a non-standard backrest that’s a lot lower than a normal seat. Also, it felt like the seats are a little narrower than ones at more modern sports stadiums.

The arena may be 50 years old, but when I arrived prior to the start of the game, the interior concourse and seating area was spotlessly clean. Signs of wear, decay, or disrepair were non-existent. It was also neat seeing all of the banners displayed from the roof. Other nice aspects of Assembly Hall include its modern scoreboard, display, and sound system, which is comparable to other arenas of its size.

Exiting the arena after the game ended wasn’t much of a hassle, as I waited around a bit until leaving the seating area. If you park anywhere within a three block radius of Assembly Hall though, expect to wait in traffic for awhile after the game ends.

For the right event and the right ticket price, I’d be up for visiting Assembly Hall again.

We saw the NCAA gymnastics championships regional competition here. The facility was really nice - not a bad seat in the place. The concourse area is organized and everything is easy to find. The seats were comfortable for me as a short person, but a tall person might find it cramped. The cup holders are a nice touch.

I enjoy the car show here. Did not have any problems here. Very nice place here. The car show is so big here.

I remember when the then Assembly Hall was merely a big hole in the ground. That was in 1962 and I was a senior at the University of Illinois. As sports editor of The Daily Illini, the student newspaper, and a sportswriter for the Champaign-Urbana Courier in 1963, I covered the last basketball game played at Huff Gym and the first basketball game played at what is now State Farm Center. If you have visited other basketball arenas across the country, you are aware that the State Farm Center is unlike any other. Even after 56 years, it is an architectural masterpiece, a large dome-shaped indoor arena, the home for Illinois' men's and women's basketball teams and a performance and event center that has hosted Broadway plays and graduations. On this occasion, my wife and I walked inside with a few curiosity seekers eager to view the interior of this grand structure in the wake of its $169.5 million renovation. The 16,128-seat arena was designed by architect Max Abramovitz, an Illinois alum. Often referred to a a "flying saucer," the dome is supported by 614 miles of one-quarter inch steel wire wrapped at the base under intense pressure. From 1963 to 1965, it was the largest domed structure in North America until the opening of the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Today, the Astrodome is gone. But the State Farm Center remains. The renovation improved sight lines, added more concession stands and restrooms and upgraded seating. From a retired sportswriter's viewpoint, however, there is only one drawback. In the old days, the Assembly Hall's press box surpassed any other arena. Located above the seats reserved for season ticket holders, it was spacious with two levels stretching from one end of the playing floor to the other. Today, the print media is squeezed behind the players' benches and the scorer's table with barely enough room to scribble play-by-play notes. But more room has been given to the students, the famed Orange Krush cheering section, and the pep band.

What a great facility! We were there for two men's basketball games in mid-November. At night, the place looks like a flying saucer, landing or taking off.

This facility, which has 15,500 permanent seats, opened in 1963. In addition to hosting the basketball teams, it serves as a venue for cultural events. Elvis and the Rolling Stones have performed there!

I've been to numerous concerts here and a few basketball games. The staff is professional, helpful and courteous. The concert seating is usually good but some concerts the seating arrangement was a little off but not terrible. The refreshments are expensive but not too bad.

You can't miss this building! It is a little bit off Green St. (the main road) but its worth going. Just check if there is a concert or a basketball match and go for it !