Cassell Coliseum
Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat multi-purpose arena in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, that opened in 1962. It is home to the Virginia Tech Hokies men's and women's basketball teams, wrestling team, and volleyball team.
| Former names | VPI Coliseum (1962–1977) |
|---|---|
| Location | 675 Washington Street, SW Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 37°13′20″N 80°25′8″W |
| Owner | Virginia Tech |
| Operator | Virginia Tech |
| Capacity | 8,925 (2020–present) 9,275 (2018-2020) 9,847 (2004-2018) 10,052 (1995–2004) 9,971 (1988–1995) 10,000 (1962–1988) |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1961 |
| Opened | January 3, 1962 |
| Construction cost | $2.7 million ($27.2 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | Carneal and Johnston |
| General contractor | T.C. Brittain and Company |
| Tenants | |
| Virginia Tech Hokies (Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, & Wrestling) | |
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