Lost basketball venues
Arenas that once hosted NBA, ABA and college basketball. Most were built as multi-use buildings shared with hockey, boxing, concerts and conventions, and most were replaced by larger arenas with more premium seating.
65 venues
View on map →Pitt Stadium
Pitt Stadium was the University of Pittsburgh's on-campus football bowl from 1925 to 1999. It also served as a secondary home for the Steelers in the 1950s and '60s.
Pontiac Silverdome
The Pontiac Silverdome was an air-supported domed stadium north of Detroit. It housed the Lions for 27 seasons and the Pistons for a decade, and hosted Super Bowl XVI, WrestleMania III and the first indoor World Cup match.
RCA Dome
The RCA Dome, opened as the Hoosier Dome, was an air-supported domed stadium in downtown Indianapolis. It was home to the Colts from their 1984 arrival through the 2007 season.
Reunion Arena
Reunion Arena was Dallas's main indoor arena from 1980 to 2008, home to the NBA's Mavericks and, from 1993, the NHL's Stars. It was demolished in 2009.
Rhode Island Auditorium
The Rhode Island Auditorium in Providence was home to the AHL's Providence Reds for 46 years and the BAA's Providence Steamrollers from 1946 to 1949. It was demolished in 1989.
Richfield Coliseum
The Richfield Coliseum was a suburban arena between Cleveland and Akron that housed the Cavaliers from 1974 to 1994. After demolition in 1999 its land became grassland in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Ridgewood Grove
Ridgewood Grove was a 4,000-seat boxing and wrestling arena at the Brooklyn-Queens line from 1926 to 1956, with a brief 1980s revival. The building survives with other uses.
Salt Palace
The Salt Palace was Salt Lake City's arena from 1969, home to the ABA champion Utah Stars and then the Utah Jazz until 1991. It was demolished in 1994 for the convention center.
Spokane Coliseum
Spokane Coliseum was the city's arena from 1954 to 1995, home to Gonzaga basketball for a time and WHL hockey. It was demolished in 1995 when the Veterans Memorial Arena opened.
St. John Arena
St. John Arena was Ohio State's basketball home from 1956 to 1998. It still stands and is used by Ohio State track and field and the marching band.
St. Louis Arena
The St. Louis Arena opened in 1929 near Forest Park and was the Blues' home from 1967 to 1994. It was demolished in February 1999 and the site redeveloped as The Highlands.
Stokely Athletic Center
Stokely Athletic Center was the University of Tennessee's basketball arena from 1958 to 1987. It closed in 2012 and was demolished in 2014.
Tad Smith Coliseum
Tad Smith Coliseum was Ole Miss basketball's home from 1966 until the Pavilion opened in January 2016. A final throwback game was played in November 2025, ahead of planned demolition.
The Forum
The Forum in Inglewood was home to the Lakers and Kings from 1967 to 1999. The building still stands and operates as the Kia Forum, a concert and events arena.
The Spectrum
The Spectrum in South Philadelphia was home to the Flyers and 76ers from 1967 to 1996 and stayed open for minor-league and concert use until October 2009. It was demolished in 2010-2011.
The Summit
The Summit, later Compaq Center, was the Houston Rockets' arena from 1975 to 2003. The building was converted into Lakewood Church's main campus in 2005.
Uline Arena
Uline Arena, later the Washington Coliseum, was home to the BAA/NBA Washington Capitols and the site of the Beatles' first U.S. concert. The building survives as an REI store.