The Palestra — Attraction in Philadelphia

First, love the arena and the history behind it. I've been there 5 games watching Penn State Basketball there. Went yesterday and had 4 tickets in Section 202 Row 5 Seats 11-14. This Row was HORRIBLE. The people in the handy cap section (I'm not blaming them) blocked 65% of our view. I took my niece and nephew there and all they could see was about 10% of it. The man in the wheelchair (far left) was propped up so high we couldn't see a whole section of the court. Again, not blaming him for sitting there. They didn't sell Row 4, and I def don't think they should have sold Row 5 as well. I emailed both the Penn and Penn State Ticket Office's and their stance is they have a no refund policy. I provided a photo of our vantage point. You can tell my nephew (the red headed boy next to me) can't see past the people in front of us. Again, not blaming those people for sitting there. It's just this row shouldn't have been sold at at all either (along with Row 4). I'm not one to ask for refunds, but this was wrong. I'll be back, but I'll be staying far way from these 2 sections (the other side...

I would strongly reconsider attending any event if you have any mobility issues but don’t own an expensive wheelchair.

I came with my aunt, uncle and grandmother, who all have back issues, to watch my cousin’s graduation. We got reserved tickets for an area that had supported seats which would be next to my cousin’s cluster and we were kicked out by very rude staff. Apparently unless you have a visible disability (and this only applies for wheelchairs as walking sticks do not count as limited mobility), you don’t deserve any support! I was finally able to advocate for the three of them after a good 20 minutes of arguing with a staff member at the back of the stadium (very far from where we booked). The seats they did have had some back support but were just cheap chairs. They really struggled for the 3+ hour ceremony.

I also saw someone’s grandparents almost pass out but were still denied supported seating. Very...

The Palestra, affectionately known as the Cathedral of College Basketball, stands as a testament to the rich history and tradition of collegiate sports. Nestled within the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia, this iconic arena has been the heartbeat of college basketball since its opening on January 1, 1927. With a seating capacity of 8,725, it offers an intimate yet electrifying atmosphere where fans are close to the action, separated by no barriers from the court1. The Palestra’s design was revolutionary for its time, being one of the first large-scale arenas constructed without interior pillars to obstruct views. It has hosted more games, more visiting teams, and more NCAA tournaments than any other facility, earning its place as a beloved landmark in the...