Sports & Athletic Venues

Palestra
This legendary sports arena opened in 1927 and has hosted more games, visiting teams, and NCAA tournaments than any other college facility in the country. The Palestra seats 9,000 and has hosted fifty NCAA tournament games as part of 19 national championship competitions.

Franklin Field
Franklin Field is the oldest, two-tiered stadium in the country and has a seating capacity of about 52,000. Franklin Field is home to the Penn Relays, the oldest organized relay competition in the United States. Every April, the Penn Relays bring together the best track and field athletes from high schools and colleges worldwide.

Class of 1923 Ice Rink
Penn's climate-controlled indoor ice rink is open to the public and available for skating parties. With a large, open, central space, it is also a great choice for trade shows.

Levy Tennis Pavilion
Levy Tennis Pavilion features eight indoor, glare-free, Devoe-illuminated, Plex-Pave surfaced courts with seasonal air-conditioning. An attractive observation deck overlooks central courts. Showers and lockers are available. Courts are available by the hour through advanced reservations.