State Farm Center, Indoor arena in Champaign, United States
The State Farm Center features a massive 400-foot-diameter concrete dome structure rising 125 feet above the ground with seating for 16,618 spectators.
The facility opened on March 2, 1963, as Assembly Hall and received its current name in 2013 through a partnership with State Farm Insurance company.
The center hosts University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball games, wrestling matches, concerts, and entertainment events throughout the academic year.
The venue maintains a clear bag policy for all events and provides accessibility services, including wheelchair seating and assisted listening devices.
The building contains 614 miles of steel wire supporting its roof, making it the largest dome structure in North America from 1963 to 1965.
Location: Champaign
Inception: March 2, 1963
Architects: Harrison & Abramovitz
Official opening: March 2, 1963
Capacity: 16618
Website: http://statefarmcenter.com
GPS coordinates: 40.09630,-88.23600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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