UCLA Pauley Pavilion

31 days until opening weekend of New Pauley Pavilion and exactly 1 month until the UCLA men's basketball season opener against Indiana State. Tickets for opening night are available here: http://ucla.in/O366ZU

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Finishing touches, including landscaping and window washing, continue to move forward for Pauley Pavilion, reopening Nov. 4. http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/welcome-back-pauley-week-to-usher-238770.aspx?link_page_rss=238770

The new Pauley is one step closer to opening. Today, the sign over the door was uncovered. Welcome back to UCLA!

Pauley Pavilion will soon be re-opening its doors! UCLA will host a variety of events during "Welcome Back Pauley Week" Oct. 28-Nov. 4. Get all the details here: http://ucla.in/PPdr1V

UCLA is committed to making Pauley Pavilion a world-class athletic and cultural venue to serve the growing needs of the campus and the greater Los Angeles community. The transformation of the arena will preserve Pauley Pavilion's mystique while creating a modern, highly-functional facility that will serve as the foundation of success for the next generation of UCLA students and student-athletes.

UCLA has partnered with Seattle-based NBBJ, a leading global architecture and design firm, to expand and renovate Pauley Pavilion into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility. NBBJ has transformed the way fans experience sporting events through their work on such projects as Safeco Field in Seattle, Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Miller Park in Milwaukee as well as Staples Center in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

▇ PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ▇

ENHANCE VISITOR AND STUDENT AMENITIES

* New seating bowl will provide a superior home court atmosphere for fans and students with an increased number of seats closer to the court
* New concourse and lobby space, new concessions, increased points of sale and three times the number of toilets currently in Pauley Pavilion will provide greater convenience for fans
* A state-of-the-art video scoreboard and LED message system will significantly enhance the in-game experience


IMPROVE SAFETY FEATURES

* Electrical, water, fire and seismic safety systems will be upgraded
* Arena entryways will be improved
* New step aisles and handrails will help fans reach their seats more safely


CELEBRATE UCLA ATHLETICS TRADITION

* Concourse and lobby displays will prominently highlight UCLA Athletics tradition
* New banners, high impact graphics and display areas will feature the greatness of UCLA Athletics
* The new design will retain unique elements of the original Pauley Pavilion


IMPACT RECRUITING

* New north building will provide first-class amenities for student-athletes
* New locker rooms, film room, student-athlete lounge, strength and conditioning room and sports medicine area will be located in the north building
* Recruits who come to games will witness a new in-game atmosphere that will make them excited to be a part of the Bruin family


MAINTAIN MULTI PURPOSE FUNCTION

* Pauley Pavilion is the largest on-campus venue and will better serve the diverse needs of the UCLA community
* The new configuration will allow for greater campus use for all activities, including intramural and club sports, Commencement and Freshman Convocation and other student events
* The new building will allow for concerts, special events and campus activities, which will continue to bring people to campus

*All images depicted are subject to final design.

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to view the photographs from the May 11th Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Groundbreaking Gallery Major Construction Project Will Bring Iconic Campus Facility Into The 21st Century With Infrastructure Improvements And World-Class Amenities

UCLA Breaks Ground at Legendary Pauley Pavilion - UCLA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE Signaling the start of the transformation of one of the nation's most famous athletic and student-use facilities, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero led the groundbreaking celebration for the renovation of Pauley Pavilion.

Since the Campaign's launch in May 2009, hundreds of supporters raised over $60 million. While it has been challenging for many members of the Bruin community, we're grateful to those who made gifts & pledges so that we may transform Pauley Pavilion into one that will benefit the entire campus. Please invite friends & family to join us by becoming fans of this page so they too receive the latest updates.