Location |
Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 |
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Owner | Cornell University |
Operator | Cornell University |
Capacity | 4,472 |
Opened | January 6, 1990 |
Tenants | |
Cornell University Big Red (Basketball & volleyball) |
Newman Arena is a 4,473-seat multi-purpose arena at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, located in Bartels Hall, which is adjacent to Lynah Rink. It is home to the Cornell Big Red basketball and volleyball teams. Its also holds the home of Cornell wrestling for larger events. It opened in January 1990, replacing Barton Hall, which was remodeled to become a full-time indoor track venue. It was named for the late F.R. Newman, Class of 1912, a major benefactor to the university.
Coordinates: 42°26′45″N 76°28′36″W / 42.445794°N 76.476581°W