Symbolic of a bold new era in the history of the University of Pittsburgh is the construction of the Petersen Events Center, a state-of-the-art basketball arena that is located at the peak of the upper campus with a dramatic view of Oakland and the Cathedral of Learning. Completed in the spring of 2002, the Petersen Events Center provides the Panthers basketball team with an advantage like no other. The venue is one of the finest college basketball arenas in the country, providing the very best for players and fans alike.

Additionally, the Petersen Events Center dramatically enhances the quality of student life on campus, providing the university with a location for graduation ceremonies, modern recreation and fitness facilities and the home for Panthers Basketball.

Among the Petersen Events Center highlights:

• a private basketball complex - Housed in the Petersen Events Center is a private basketball complex that allows for games and practices to occur simultaneously.

• unparalleled seating accommodations - The Petersen Events Center boasts 12,500 seats. Pittsburgh's student body circles the court with 1,500 seats right next to the action. Also included are 2,000 club seats, 106 courtside seats, four courtside luxury suites, one special event courtside suite, 12 club level luxury suites and college basketball's finest club lounge.

• The Baierl student recreation center - The center features four racquetball courts and two squash courts, along with Cybex weight machines, a large free weight area, state-of-the-art aerobic area complete with tread mills and bikes, a Health Assessment Area, an aerobics classroom and a martial arts practice room.

• A unique restaurant row - The building features nine major concession areas with 66 total points of sale. The restaurant row is open daily as well as on game day.

• The Willis Center for Academics houses everything a student-athlete may need to help them achieve academic success at Pittsburgh, including a computer lab, a writing lab, a math/science area, individual tutor rooms, a career resource area and media room.

• The McCarl Panthers Hall of Fame - Panthers fans can head to the McCarl Hall of Fame to visit this grand showcase for Pittsburgh's illustrious athletic achievements, both past and present.

• The Panthers Team Store - Pittsburgh's official team store is open daily to allow fans to purchase their favorite Pitt apparel.

• and much more - Also housed in the Petersen Events Center is full-service ticket operations, the Miller Athletic Administration Complex and the Panthers men's and women's basketball offices.