The Palestra

The Palestra

College Basketball Court
University City, Philadelphia
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    Rushi
    "$0 of UPENN's 8 billion dollar endowment was spent here."(2 Tips)
    Matthew W.
    "So dress light or literally u will pass out"(2 Tips)
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  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PaterakisAugust 31, 2014
    One of college basketball's greatest venues. Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, it hosts the Philadelphia Big 5 teams: Penn, Villanova, Temple, LaSalle, and St. Joseph's.
  • Vincent D.heart icon on user image
    Vincent DiNardoDecember 22, 2015
    Old school at its best, has a great view from every seat the place just has history everywhere throughout it.
  • Stoupons
    StouponsFebruary 26, 2012
    For the sports fans who wanna know what Philly ball is all about..If you can, treat yourself to a Big 5 game at the Palestra. So much history and great in-city rivalries...goosebumps
  • nick p.
    nick pupikDecember 9, 2010
    Get here a little bit before tip-off; there's plenty of history and exhibits to take in by walking the hallways.
    Upvoted Mar 2
  • ISEPTAPHILLY
    ISEPTAPHILLYJanuary 17, 2014
    Get here on SEPTA. The Market-Frankford Line, Trolleys, and Regional Rail all stop just a short walk away. Read more
  • Noel G.heart icon on user image
    Noel GreenMay 24, 2015
    Good place for a graduation. Very nicely done. Class act
  • Kami M.
    Kami MNovember 16, 2011
    Even if it's winter outside, it's summer in the Palestra. Dress accordingly.
  • Matthew W.
    Matthew WilliamsSeptember 26, 2011
    Hottest gym ever. True definition of a hot box gym. So dress light or literally u will pass out
  • Aleksandar P.
    Aleksandar PopovicAugust 13, 2014
    Great sport events
  • Bill S.
    Bill StrahanFebruary 16, 2013
    The best basketball palace on earth.
  • Louis H.heart icon on user image
    Louis HansellFebruary 8, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Watching Penn vs. Princeton
  • Kyle
    KyleApril 10, 2011
    Come check out the cathedral of college basketball!
  • Frank H.
    Frank HerronMarch 12, 2010
    Best place to watch College BB in the USA. Love it. Go SJU
  • Jim K.
    Jim KennellyMarch 9, 2013
    YWBB vs. UPENN
  • Rushi
    RushiSeptember 26, 2011
    Most pathetic excuse for a college gymnasium ever. $0 of UPENN's 8 billion dollar endowment was spent here.
  • Willow _.
    Willow _February 21, 2010
    College basketball's most historic gymnasium!
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The Palestra
215 S 33rd St (at Walnut St)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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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.
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