Araneta Coliseum, Manila

Constructed between 1957 and 1959, the Araneta Coliseum is one of the largest clear span domes in the world. Built by J.Amado Araneta, the Coliseum is located in the Araneta Center in the Cubao region of Quezon City. With a floor area of 23,000 square meters and a dome with a diameter of 108 meters, it is arguably the largest indoor facility in Asia.

The Araneta Coliseum can easily be called as ‘Home of Philippine Basketball’. In addition to hosting the leagues of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the Coliseum also holds many basketball Championships every year. It has a seating capacity of 15,000 for its basketball matches and 16,500 for other events. The Coliseum underwent renovation in 1999 at a cost of ₱200 million replaced seats in some sections and added a giant scoreboard. The scoreboard was replaced by a giant LED screen in 2010. Commonly known as the Big Cube, the LED screen has an area of 22 square meters and can display game statistics and can also operate in live- video mode.

The Araneta Coliseum regularly hosts plays, concerts and movie award functions. The Coliseum is equipped with excellent facilities and well connected by transportation. So, either to watch a game of basketball or catch a glimpse of your favorite star, visit the Araneta Coliseum.