Firestone Fieldhouse, University sports arena in Malibu, United States
Firestone Fieldhouse is a multipurpose arena on the Pepperdine University campus in Malibu with wooden flooring and two-level seating for around 3,100 spectators. Beyond hosting basketball and volleyball games, the space is also configured for concerts and academic ceremonies.
Built in 1973 as the home of Pepperdine Waves basketball and volleyball, Firestone Fieldhouse was officially dedicated on September 20, 1975, by President Gerald R. Ford. A year later, 4,500 fans filled the arena to watch Pepperdine beat UNLV 93–91. The playing floor, measuring 110 by 110 feet, has been replaced twice and is now wooden.
The venue serves as home to the Pepperdine Waves basketball and volleyball teams, creating gathering spaces where students and local supporters come together for sporting events. Games here are central to campus life and build connections within the university community.
The arena seats 3,104 for sporting events and can hold up to 5,000 for concerts, graduations and lectures, so capacity varies by event type. The playing floor measures 110 by 110 feet and has been replaced twice; the current surface is wood. It stands on the Pepperdine University campus in Malibu, California.
Beyond its role as a sports venue, the fieldhouse regularly transforms into a concert hall and hosts graduation ceremonies, demonstrating its versatility for university events. This flexibility makes it a central gathering place for multiple occasions throughout the year.
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