Cassell Coliseum

Cassell Coliseum
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Former namesVPI Coliseum (1962–1977)
Location675 Washington Street, SW
Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates37°13′20″N 80°25′8″W / 37.22222°N 80.41889°W / 37.22222; -80.41889
OwnerVirginia Tech
OperatorVirginia Tech
Capacity8,925[1] (2020–present)
9,275 (2018-2020)
9,847 (2004-2018)
10,052[2] (1995–2004)
9,971 (1988–1995)
10,000 (1962–1988)
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke ground1961
OpenedJanuary 3, 1962
Construction cost$2.7 million
($27.2 million in 2023 dollars[3])
ArchitectCarneal and Johnston
General contractorT.C. Brittain and Company
Tenants
Virginia Tech Hokies
(Men's & Women's Basketball, Volleyball, & Wrestling)

Cassell Coliseum is a 10,052-seat[4] 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.

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  3. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Cassell Coliseum". vt.edu. Retrieved 2022-02-24.