America's 25 Biggest Basketball Stadiums From Coast to Coast

19. McKale Center: Tucson’s Desert Fortress

McKale Memorial Center, the beating heart of University of Arizona basketball, has been a fortress of NCAA dominance since opening in 1973. Its arched roof and bold red-and-blue interiors are unmistakable, but it’s the crowd that defines the experience—raucous, loyal, and fiercely proud. Known for hosting sellout games and intense March Madness moments, McKale combines tradition with raw energy. Named after coach J.F. “Pop” McKale, the arena also boasts a Hall of Fame and impressive athletic facilities. For fans of college basketball, few venues match McKale’s heat—literally and figuratively.