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Interior photo of the Liontree Arena.

LionTree Arena

LionTree Arena is a multi-use facility capable of accommodating a wide variety of activities ranging from large spectator events including ceremonies and concerts to athletic competitions and tournaments.

About LionTree Arena

The 44,000-square-foot floor is also capable of accommodating large floor exhibits. The LionTree Arena Floor is spring loaded employing the use of Robbins Bio-Cushion I, and is curtain divisible for multi-sport use in basketball (total of five courts), volleyball, and badminton.

The arena is furnished with 10 retractable glass basketball backboards, and floor plates and sleeves for volleyball and badminton. Employing the use of telescopic bleachers and floor seats, the LionTree Arena may accommodate up to 5,000 people. Seating capacity varies per event configuration. The arena is top-loading and allows handicapped seating around the perimeter of the concourse level or directly on the arena floor.

The lighting intensity is H.D. 100 foot candles and the floor has additional TV capability and lighting. Communication systems include intercom, paging, data and telephone line. Stages, ramps, additional specialty lighting, floor protection and other miscellaneous equipment are available for special event needs. Dressing rooms, team rooms and other event support facilities are immediately adjacent to the arena.

The LionTree Arena box office, concession stands and an extension patio occupy the concourse level. Concession services may accommodate any special event. The box office is directly adjacent to the lobby. Equipped with teller-type security windows, this 200-square-foot Box Office includes computer terminals, intercom, paging, telephones, sound system, and moveable ticket stands and stools. Ticketmaster services are also available for special events.

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    • Mapping LionTree Arena:

      In your online maps application, enter the following address: 9860 Hopkins Drive, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California 92093

      Directions To  LionTree Arena:

      • From Interstate 5, exit Genesee Avenue
      • Head west on Genesee
      • Turn left on North Torrey Pines Road
      • Turn left on Northpoint Drive
      • Continue through two stop signs. As the road curves to the right it becomes John Hopkins Drive.
      • Park in Hopkins Parking Structure, which will be on your right. LionTree Arena is directly north of the parking structure.

      Parking at LionTree Arena:

      Parking permits are required and can be obtained from pay machines in campus lots and parking structures.

      Parking permits are required seven days per week on the UC San Diego campus. For UC San Diego Parking information, click here or download the Parkmobile smartphone or web application.

 
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