Cassell Coliseum
Multi-purpose arena in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat[4] multi-purpose arena in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, that opened in 1962. It is home to the Virginia Tech Hokies men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling team, and volleyball team.
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Former names | VPI Coliseum (1962–1977) |
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Location | 675 Washington Street, SW Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Coordinates | 37°13′20″N 80°25′8″W |
Owner | Virginia Tech |
Operator | Virginia Tech |
Capacity | 8,925[1] (2020–present) 9,275 (2018-2020) 9,847 (2004-2018) 10,052[2] (1995–2004) 9,971 (1988–1995) 10,000 (1962–1988) |
Surface | Hardwood |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1961 |
Opened | January 3, 1962 |
Construction cost | $2.7 million ($27.2 million in 2023 dollars[3]) |
Architect | Carneal and Johnston |
General contractor | T.C. Brittain and Company |
Tenants | |
Virginia Tech Hokies (Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, & Wrestling) |
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