The Palestra

  • 4 upcoming events
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 8,722 capacity
  • Opened 1927
  • Home of Penn Quakers women's basketball, Penn Quakers men's basketball

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4 upcoming events

Pittsburgh Panthers at Penn State Quakers BasketballNov 8, 2026 · In 22 daysfrom $120.00Monmouth College Fighting Scots at Penn Quakers BasketballDec 19, 2026from $42.22American University Eagles at Penn Quakers BasketballDec 22, 2026from $32.12Dartmouth Big Green at Penn Quakers BasketballJan 17, 2027from $42.22

Getting there

Around The Palestra:

  • Penn Medicine station (train) · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk
  • 33rd Street station (streetcar) · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk
  • 34th Street station (subway) · 0.3 mi · about 9 min walk
  • 3 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 67 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 1,283 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel (0.4 mi), Hilton Inn at Penn (0.4 mi)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at The Palestra this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Pittsburgh Panthers at Penn State Quakers Basketball (Sun, Nov 8).
How many people does The Palestra hold?
About 8,722 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at The Palestra?
The Palestra is home to Penn Quakers women's basketball and Penn Quakers men's basketball.
What other names has The Palestra had?
It has also been known as University of Pennsylvania arena, Penn Quakers basketball arena and Palestra arena.
How do I get to The Palestra by public transit?
The closest stop is Penn Medicine station (train), 0.3 mi away, about 7 min walk. Also nearby: 33rd Street station (streetcar), 0.3 mi away; 34th Street station (subway), 0.3 mi away. There are 3 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near The Palestra?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 67 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 1,283 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.