Huff Hall

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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.

George Huff Hall
Map
Former namesMen's New Gymnasium
Location1206 S 4th St
Champaign, IL 61820
OwnerUniversity of Illinois
OperatorUniversity of Illinois
Capacity4,500 (current capacity, crowds of up to 7,200 were common when Fighting Illini Men's Basketball played in Huff Hall)
Construction
Broke groundJune 7, 1924
Opened1925
Construction cost$515,000
ArchitectJames M. White & Charles Platt
Tenants
Illinois Fighting Illini
(Volleyball & Wrestling)


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