John Glaser Arena
The Glaser | |
John Glaser Arena in 2024 | |
| Former names | Tom Gola Arena (1998–2024) |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Tom Gola Way Philadelphia, PA 19141 |
| Coordinates | 40°02′24″N 75°09′24″W / 40.039993°N 75.15654°W |
| Public transit | SEPTA bus: 18, 26 |
| Owner | La Salle University |
| Operator | La Salle University |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 17, 1997 |
| Opened | February 21, 1998 (as Tom Gola Arena) October 26, 2024 (as John Glaser Arena) |
| Renovated | 2024 |
| Closed | March 3, 2024 |
| Construction cost | $6.3 million ($12.2 million in 2024 dollars) |
| Tenants | |
| La Salle Explorers (NCAA) (1998–present) | |
John E. Glaser Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arena is situated inside TruMark Financial Center on the campus of La Salle University. It is home to the La Salle Explorers men's and women's basketball teams.
Opened in 1998, the arena was originally known as Tom Gola Arena. After undergoing renovations in 2024, the arena reopened as John Glaser Arena, named after John E. Glaser, a key donor for the renovation project. The arena was originally named after former Explorers captain and head coach Tom Gola, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.