Bryce_Jordan_Center

Bryce Jordan Center

Bryce Jordan Center

Arena in State College, Pennsylvania

"Jordan Center" redirects here. For the community in Wisconsin, see Jordan Center, Wisconsin. For the concept in graph theory by Camille Jordan, see graph center.

The Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in State College, Pennsylvania, United States, on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. The arena opened in 1996 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It replaced Rec Hall as the home to the Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball teams, the Pride of the Lions Pep Band, and its student section, Legion of Blue. It also plays host to events such as concerts, circuses, and commencement ceremonies for colleges within the university. The arena is named after former Penn State University president Bryce Jordan, who was instrumental in acquiring funding needed to build it. The arena is associated with the Arena Network, a marketing and scheduling group of 38 arenas.[3]

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Location and layout

The arena is located across the street from Beaver Stadium on Curtin Road, on the eastern part of the campus. This part of campus is home to many of the school's athletic facilities, including the recently built Medlar Field at Lubrano Park baseball facility, Pegula Ice Arena, and Jeffrey Field soccer stadium. There is a large electronic display outside the arena which provides advertisements for future events. The university also recently contracted with ANC Sports to install over 900 feet (270 m) of LED ribbon board signage to be used for sponsor advertisements and game prompts.[4]

Operations

The Jordan Center is owned by Penn State University and operated through its Auxiliary & Business Services Unit.

Notable events

  • On October 20, 2018, Metallica set the attendance record with a crowd of 15,588 people.[8]
  • On January 27, 2023, the arena hosted 15,998 guests for the Penn State college wrestling match against Iowa, tying the record for the third-largest dual meet crowd in college wrestling history and exceeding the attendance at the 2018 Metallica concert for the arena's all-time attendance record.

See also

References

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    Caldwell, Hope (August 29, 1995). "Bryce Jordan Center on Track for Nov. 28 Opening". The Daily Collegian (Penn State). Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
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    Coploff, Reid (April 23, 2004). "Backstage at the BJC". The Daily Collegian (Penn State). Archived from the original on May 17, 2004. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
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    Jones, David (July 23, 2008). "New Message Ribbons at Beav, Jordan Center". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg. Retrieved July 24, 2008.
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    "2004 Setlists". Backstreets Magazine. July 17, 2004. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
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    "Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center Awarded 2007 & 2008 PIAA Basketball Championships" (Press release). Penn State Athletics. May 26, 2006. Archived from the original on June 29, 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2006.
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    – Pritchett, Mollie (February 16, 2007). "BJC to See First THON". The Daily Collegian (Penn State). Archived from the original on February 20, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2007.
  8. [8]
    "Metallica Shreds at the Bryce Jordan Center in Front of a Record Crowd". October 22, 2018.
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