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Visiting The Palestra: what to know before you go

220 South 32nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

The Palestra is a arena in Philadelphia, open since 1927, with room for about 8,722 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Friday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 12 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is University City station, 380 m away.

The Palestra

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
8,722
Opened
1927
Address
220 South 32nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Upcoming events
35
Busiest days
Saturday, Friday

The Palestra, month by month

  • November 202612 dates, including Swarthmore Garnet at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball, Drexel Dragons at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball and Pittsburgh Panthers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Mens Basketball
  • December 20265 dates, including Kutztown Golden Bears at Penn Quakers Mens Basketball, William & Mary Tribe at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball and Binghamton Bearcats at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball
  • January 20278 dates, including Brown Bears at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball, Harvard Crimson at Penn Quakers Mens Basketball and Dartmouth Big Green at Penn Quakers Mens Basketball
  • February 20279 dates, including Princeton Tigers at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball, Princeton Tigers at Penn Quakers Mens Basketball and Princeton Tigers at Penn Quakers Wrestling
  • March 20271 date, including Brown Bears at Penn Quakers Mens Basketball

Coming evenings with more than one show: Tuesday, November 24, Saturday, December 19, Sunday, January 31 and Saturday, February 6.

Arriving by public transport

  • University City stationTrain380 m
    5 min walk
  • Philadelphia Amtrak Train StationTrain390 m
    5 min walk
  • 34th Street station (SEPTA)Train570 m
    7 min walk
  • Union Station PhiladelphiaTrain570 m
    7 min walk
  • Bus Stop At Market And 30thBus stop590 m
    7 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 410 m from the venue.

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The Palestra: practical questions

How many people fit in The Palestra?

The Palestra has a capacity of about 8,722; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did The Palestra open?

The Palestra opened in 1927.

What is the nearest stop to The Palestra?

University City station (Train), 380 m away – about 5 min on foot.

Can I park near The Palestra?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 410 m away.

Which month has the most events at The Palestra?

November 2026, with 12 dates, including Swarthmore Garnet at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball and Drexel Dragons at Penn Quakers Womens Basketball.

Which other venues are close to The Palestra?

Daskalakis Athletic Center (520 m), Helium Comedy Club (1.2 km), First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (1.3 km) and World Cafe Live-Philadelphia (1.5 km).

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