John J. Lee Amphitheater

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John J. Lee Amphitheater is a basketball arena in New Haven, Connecticut, home of the Yale Bulldogs (Ivy, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1932, making it 94 years old in 2026 and seats 2,532 for basketball. It ranks 5th of 8 in the Ivy by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Madison Square Garden in New York, about 39 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Home of
Yale Bulldogs (D-I)
School
Yale University
Conference
Ivy
Opened
1932
Capacity
2,532
Size rank in D-I
321st of 360

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Arenas near John J. Lee Amphitheater10

  1. 1D-IJeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center — New Haven Chargers (West Haven, Connecticut)4 mi
  2. 2D-IM&T Bank Arena — Quinnipiac Bobcats (Hamden, Connecticut)4 mi
  3. 3D-ILeo D. Mahoney Arena — Fairfield Stags (Fairfield, Connecticut)19 mi
  4. 4D-IWilliam H. Pitt Center — Sacred Heart Pioneers (Fairfield, Connecticut)19 mi
  5. 5D-IWilliam H. Detrick Gymnasium — Central Connecticut Blue Devils (New Britain, Connecticut)26 mi
  6. 6D-IIsland Federal Credit Union Arena — Stony Brook Seawolves (Stony Brook, New York)30 mi
  7. 7NBAMadison Square Garden — New York Knicks (New York, New York)39 mi
  8. 8D-ILevien Gymnasium — Columbia Lions (New York, New York)39 mi
  9. 9WNBAMohegan Sun Arena — Connecticut Sun (Uncasville, Connecticut)45 mi
  10. 10G LeagueWestchester County Center — Westchester Knicks (White Plains, New York)48 mi

Questions about John J. Lee Amphitheater

Where do the Yale Bulldogs play home games?

The Yale Bulldogs play at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, Connecticut.

How many people does John J. Lee Amphitheater hold?

John J. Lee Amphitheater seats 2,532 for basketball.

When did John J. Lee Amphitheater open?

John J. Lee Amphitheater opened in 1932.

What other arenas are near John J. Lee Amphitheater?

Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center in West Haven is about 4 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.