McKale Center at ALKEME Arena
FACILITY INFORMATION
Quick Facts
- Capacity: 14,688
- Construction began in Fall of 1970 and officailly opened with Arizona's 87-69 win over Wyoming on Feb. 1, 1973
- Original construction cost was $8.1 million with regular renovations, including $30 million renovations in 2014.
- The court was officially named Lute & Bobbi Olson Court in honor of the Olson family in 2001.
- Multi-purpose facility that has hosted numerous events from NCAA Tournaments to university graduation ceremonies.
- Name officially changed to McKale Center at ALKEME Arena on February 13, 2026.
- The Arizona Volleyball program has received a state-of-the-art Taraflex® court, made possible through a generous donation from the Davis family. Arizona debuted the Cole and Jeannie Davis Court on October 25, 2025 against Arizona State.
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Tucson, AZ 85721
