Huff Hall is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Champaign, Illinois. The arena opened in 1925. It is home to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini volleyball and wrestling teams. Prior to Assembly Hall opening in 1963, it housed the basketball team as well. It is named after George Huff, who was the school's athletic director from 1901 to 1935.
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Former names | Men's New Gymnasium |
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Location | 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL 61820 |
Owner | University of Illinois |
Operator | University of Illinois |
Capacity | 4,500 (current capacity, crowds of up to 7,200 were common when Fighting Illini Men's Basketball played in Huff Hall) |
Construction | |
Broke ground | June 7, 1924 |
Opened | 1925 |
Construction cost | $515,000 |
Architect | James M. White & Charles Platt |
Tenants | |
Illinois Fighting Illini (Volleyball & Wrestling) |