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Palestra

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Philadelphia

Stadium information

Type
arena
Capacity
8,722
Opened
1927
Roof
Indoor
Surface
Hardwood
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_basketball
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia basketball arena often called the Cathedral of College Basketball.

Teams

Pennsylvania QuakersPennsylvania Quakers

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Home team history

  1. Pennsylvania Quakers

    1927-present · NCAAF

  2. Pennsylvania Quakers

    NCAAB

Traditions

The Red & Blue Crew

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Red & Blue Crew leads coordinated chants, signs, and nonstop support inside the historic Palestra.

The Palestra Atmosphere

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Palestra is one of the most historic arenas in college basketball, producing a unique old-school game-day environment.

Red & Blue Out

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Palestra becomes a sea of Penn colors during Big 5 and Ivy League rivalries.

Drink a Highball

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Penn Band and fans perform the famous "Drink a Highball" fight song after victories.

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