The Smart Araneta Coliseum

The Big Dome

Location

Gen Roxas, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila

Owner
Progressive Development Corporation

Construction Details
Architect: Dominador Lugtu
Engineer: Leonardo Onjunco Lugtu
Construction: 1957-1959
Construction Cost: 6 Million Pesos
Dome Diameter 108 meters
Total Land Area: 40, 000 square meters
Floor Area: 23, 000 square meters
Capacity: up to 16, 500 people

Coliseum History

Coliseum History
Araneta Coliseum started as a vision of J. Amado Araneta
In 1952, Araneta purchased the 35-hectare Cubao property that is now the Araneta
Center from Radio Communication of Communication of America (RCA)
Construction of the Araneta coliseum was started in 1957 and finished in late 1959
In 1960-1963 the Coliseum received international recognition as the Biggest covered
coliseum in the world
It is also strategically positioned at the transportation hub of the busiest part of the
countrys metropolis which is easily accessible by almost any mode of transportation

Coliseum History
The coliseum opened on March 16, 1960, with Filipino boxer Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde
wrestling the World Junior Lightweight crown from American Harold Gomes. More
than 33,000 spectators watched the contest. General admission then was 80 centavos
and reserve section was five pesos.
Recently the Araneta Coliseum embarked on a 250-million peso renovation that
began in July of 1999. Such a huge capital investment is a testimony to
management's commitment to bringing in world-class events and performers to a
world-class facility. The renovation encompasses a complete back-of-the-house
overhaul with the construction of a plush locker, dressing, production and press
rooms. All the seats for the premier sections in the patron and lower box areas have
been replaced.

Coliseum History
A new aluminum grid/catwalk has been installed ready to accommodate the most
technically demanding event set-ups in addition to housing a four-sided center hung
scoreboard, the only one of its kind in the Philippines. Many more significant
alterations and additions will be made throughout the interior and exterior of the
Araneta Coliseum to position it as the country's only destination for total
entertainment and related activities. It is the only truly multi-purpose public
assembly facility, allowing it to have 7 different configured shows in seven consecutive
days.

Coliseum History
Even today, it still remains as one of the largest clear span dome in the world and the
largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia with a dome diameter of 108 meters
It occupies a total land area of almost 4 hectares and has 2,300 square meter floor
area

Coliseum History

Key to Success

Location

Gen Roxas, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila

Location

Gen Roxas, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila

Environment

Environment

Facility Layout

Facility Layout

Facility Image

Usage

The Araneta is primarily the home arena for the

following:
Philippine Basketball Association
University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) basketball leagues
It annually hosts every PBA Basketball Championship, NCAA Basketball
Championship as well as UAAP Basketball Championsip

The facility also hosted the:

1975 Thrilla in Manila
1978 FIBA World Championship
2007 Philippine World Pool Championship

Entertainment and Others

The coliseum also hosts concerts, shows, graduations, seminars, ice shows, circuses,
and beauty pageants
The main celebration of the 75th Diamond Anniversary of Quezon City last October
12, 2014 was held here

Religious Services and Other Uses

The Big Dome also hosted a praise and worship concerts like Israel Houghton,
Parachute, Don Moen, Darlene Zschech & The Hillsong Worship Team, Sonicflood,
Planetshakers, and Hillsong United
The Big Dome is also the venue of religious gatherings like the anniversary
celebration of Members Church of God International also known as the Ang Dating
Daan, Christs Commission Fellowship, Iglesia ni Cristo, Jesus Miracle Crusade,
Kingdom of Jesus Christ (during early years), Shalom CCFI (Every Holy Week) and
Victory Christian Fellowship and different talent search finales, like Pinoy Big
Brother, Pilipinas Got Talent, Philippine Idol, Starstruck, and recently, Artista
Academy

Attendance Records
On October 15, 2014, the third game of theUAAP Season 77 Men's Basketball
Tournament Finals Seriesbetween theFEU TamarawsandNU Bulldogsset the alltime basketball attendance record of 25,138 which broke the previous record last
October 8, 2014, the second game of the series (one week before the third game)
attendance of 24,896
For the PBA, On February 12, 2014, theseventh gameof the2013-14 PBA
Philippine Cup Semifinals seriesbetweenBarangay Ginebra San MiguelandSan
Mig Super Coffee Mixersset the record of 24,883.