Petersen Events Center Seating chart

Petersen Events Center
In 2006, Sports Illustrated reviewed that the Big East Conference's basketball players and the Pete became famous as the "Toughest Place to Play," with explicit players mentioning the Oakland Zoo and the fans' resourcefulness. In 2007, "The Pete" hosted first and second round games of the NCAA Women's Division I Tournament.

John Petersen is a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania and is the retired President and CEO of Erie Insurance Group.The high-tech Petersen Events Center is emblematic, representing a bold new era in the history of the University of Pittsburgh. The center is situated at the peak of the upper campus, with a spectacular view of Oakland and the Cathedral of Learning. After its completion in the spring of 2002, the Petersen Events Center has been serving the Panthers basketball team in the best possible way, ever provided.

The venue, which has been endowed with a $10 million gift, the largest individual gift in University history, from alumnus John Petersen and his wife, Gertrude, is one of the optimum college basketball arenas in the country, giving out remarkable services to both players and fans.

Moreover, the Petersen Events Center significantly augments the excellence of student life on campus, offering the University with a site suitable for graduation ceremonies, recreational and fitness facilities, and other campus and community events.