History
The WPA-built coliseum opened in 1937 and served as LSU's basketball home and, until 1956, its boxing venue; LSU boxing won its only national title there in 1949. LSU's last win in the building was a 114-94 victory over Auburn on February 15, 1971.
The building has reverted to its original purpose as a venue for agricultural events, horse shows and rodeos.
Why it matters: LSU's basketball home for 34 seasons.
Timeline
- 1937Opens[1]
Built by the Works Progress Administration.
- 1938SEC tournament[1]
Hosted the SEC men's basketball tournament.
- 1949LSU boxing title[1]
LSU boxing beat South Carolina before 11,000 fans to win its only national title.
- February 15, 1971Last LSU win[1]
LSU beat Auburn 114-94 in its final season at the coliseum.
The site today
| Physical status | Standing, repurposed |
|---|---|
| Current use | Agricultural events, horse shows and rodeos[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| LSU Tigers boxing | NCAA · 1937–1956 |
|---|---|
| LSU Tigers men's basketball | NCAA · 1937–1971 |
Listed here are organizations that used this physical venue. A franchise's history and a venue's history are tracked separately.
Venue facts
| Other names | Parker Coliseum |
|---|---|
| Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Venue type | coliseum |
| Sports | Basketball, Boxing & wrestling |
| Level | NCAA |
| Opened | 1937[1] |
| Last used for sports | 1971[1] |
| Physical status | Standing, repurposed |
| Original capacity | 12,000[1] |
| Final capacity | 6,756[1] |
| Capacity notes | 12,000 at its peak; 6,756 now. |
| Architect | Edward F. Neild[1] |
Documented details
- LSU's boxing team used the coliseum from 1937 to 1956.[1]
Sources
- John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: architect, capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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