Welcome to the Bryce Jordan Center, a 15,000+ seat multi-purpose arena. We are home to the Penn State men’s and women’s basketball teams, numerous family shows, concerts, and other special events.

We pride ourselves on being a promoter and show friendly building. Reasonable rates for service, equipment, labor and media have been negotiated in the hopes of increasing your profits. We also have the aility to co-promote with you, as well as promote our own shows.

Looking for a more intimate setting? Try our Bryce Theatre. The main arena can be magically transformed into a beautiful theatre-setting. This is not a “cut down” fix. We spent countless hours and the right money to make this a must-play (check out our 360 views of these event configurations).

Not only is the Bryce Jordan Center a beautiful building, we have a reputation for impeccable service. Our staff is dedicated to making every visit here a pleasurable and memorable one. We take price and ownership in every event. Your show is our show and your success is our own. Our professional staff is here to provide expertise and help in any way we can.

If you are considering or have decided on making the Bryce Jordan Center a stop on your tour, we have created this site as a resource for you. Please contact us for clarification or for any additional questions you may have.

Thank you for considering Penn State and the Bryce Jordan Center for your events. We look forward to working with you and making your event a success!

Best wishes,
Al Karosas, General Manager

• Total of 360,000 square feet
• Seating capacity of up to 15,000+ for concerts
• Seating capacity of more than 14,000 for basketball
• Intimate theatre setup
• Comfortable 19” to 22” seat width
• 34 concourse boxes (18 dedicated to handling ADA needs)
• Grid height of 92 feet
• 17, 325 square foot auxiliary gym
• 140 offices and 6 conference rooms
• Two full-service kitchens
• 22 televisions located throughout the concourse

Scheduling a Date

If you have questions regarding the availability of the arena, please contact the General Manager.

Promoting/Co-Promoting

Looking to co-promote an event? We can help. The Bryce Jordan Center has the ability to promote its own events as well as team up with you to co-promote your event.

Rental Expenses

Rental structure is based on established rental rates and determined by the type of event, the space and the equipment used. Further information can be obtained by contacting the General Manager.

Contract Execution

All arrangements are considered to be tentative until a license agreement has been fully executed and returned. A deposit may be required upon execution of license agreement to secure your date.

Financial Settlement

At the conclusion of an event, the licensee is responsible for settling all outstanding facility expenses. Any questions regarding the settlement procedure should be directed to the General Manager.

Creating a convenient stop for those touring arenas throughout the Northeast, the Bryce Jordan Center has answered many promoters’ prayers. The closest building of this size is 140 miles away, making the Bryce Jordan Center the largest arena between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Just a three-to-five hour drive from 11 surrounding major arenas and numerous mid-size arenas, the Bryce Jordan Center holds tremendous routing potential.