About Us
The Victory Heights Arena and John M. and Gertrude E. Petersen Events Center provides unprecedented recreational opportunities for University of Pittsburgh students. From Pitt Panthers Division I basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling to space for concerts, commencement, and other sports, the Petersen Events Center and Victory Heights Arena has it all.
Facility Facts
Architects
PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
Apostolou/Rosser
Joint Venture Partners
Pittsburgh, Pa.
VICTORY HEIGHTS ARENA
HNTB & WTW Architects
Funding
PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
$10 million was donated by John and Gertrude Petersen—At the time, the largest single donation in Pitt’s history.
$53 million in state funds were committed.
Arena Size
PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
430,000 total square feet, which includes an auxiliary basketball practice facility, office space, media space, and athletic training facilities
VICTORY HEIGHTS ARENA
244,000 total square feet, which includes a 2,700 seat venue for volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics, a 21,000-square-foot Martchek Family Strength and Conditioning Center, and a 9,000-square-foot Sports Medicine & Nutrition center.
Seating Capacities
PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
12,508 for basketball, 8,000 for end-stage concerts
VICTORY HEIGHTS ARENA
2,700 for Volleyball