LionTree Arena

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LionTree Arena is a basketball arena in La Jolla, California, home of the UC San Diego Tritons (Big West, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats 4,200 for basketball. It ranks 5th of 12 in the Big West by capacity.

Moving to WCC in 2027. The closest NBA arena is Intuit Dome in Inglewood, about 96 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
La Jolla, California
Home of
UC San Diego Tritons (D-I)
School
University of California San Diego
Conference
Big West
Opened
1995
Capacity
4,200
Size rank in D-I
258th of 360

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Arenas near LionTree Arena10

  1. 1D-IViejas Arena — San Diego State Aztecs (San Diego, California)10 mi
  2. 2D-IJenny Craig Pavilion — San Diego Toreros (San Diego, California)10 mi
  3. 3G LeagueFrontwave Arena — San Diego Clippers (Oceanside, California)26 mi
  4. 4D-IBren Events Center — UC Irvine Anteaters (Irvine, California)65 mi
  5. 5D-IFowler Events Center — California Baptist Lancers (Riverside, California)77 mi
  6. 6D-IUC Riverside Student Recreation Center — UC Riverside Highlanders (Riverside, California)77 mi
  7. 7D-ITitan Gym — Cal State Fullerton Titans (Fullerton, California)81 mi
  8. 8G LeagueAcrisure Arena — Coachella Valley Lakers (Thousand Palms, California)84 mi
  9. 9D-ILBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid — Long Beach State Beach (Long Beach, California)84 mi
  10. 10NBAIntuit Dome — Los Angeles Clippers (Inglewood, California)96 mi

Questions about LionTree Arena

Where do the UC San Diego Tritons play home games?

The UC San Diego Tritons play at LionTree Arena in La Jolla, California.

How many people does LionTree Arena hold?

LionTree Arena seats 4,200 for basketball.

When did LionTree Arena open?

LionTree Arena opened in 1995.

What other arenas are near LionTree Arena?

Viejas Arena in San Diego is about 10 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.