The Liacouras Center[3] is a 10,206-seat multi-purpose venue which opened in 1997 and was originally named "The Apollo of Temple".

The Liacouras Center is the largest indoor, public assembly venue in Philadelphia north of City Hall.

[4] The state of Pennsylvania awarded Temple $31.1 million in October 1992, despite disagreements between Chaney and then-City Council president John Street.

[5] Two nationally recognized architectural firms designed the building: Vitetta Group[6] of Philadelphia, and Thompson Ventulett Stainback & Associates of Atlanta.

[1] The Liacouras Center is managed by Spectra Experiences (previously called Global Spectrum), a subsidiary of Comcast-Spectacor.

Besides hosting Temple basketball games, the Liacouras Center is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Philadelphia KiXX games, Philly Roller Derby bouts, dramatic presentations, and family shows.