Finneran Pavilion

Capacity: 6,501

Home Teams: Villanova Wildcats (NCAA College Basketball)

Finneran Pavilion Events

Located in Villanova, essentially a suburb of Philadelphia, Finneran Pavilion has been home to the Villanova Wildcats men’s and women’s basketball teams since it first opened in 1986. The Wildcats men’s basketball team is quite the success story, punching well above its weight nationally for decades in spite of representing a quiet and relatively small Catholic university. The Wildcats have qualified for no less than 40 March Madness postseason tournaments, progressing 19 times into the Sweet 16 and then onto the Elite 8 on 15 of those occasions. The Wildcats have appeared 6 times in the NCAA Final Four, from which they continued on to 4 championship finals. The Wildcats lost the first final in 1971, but have won all three since, in 1985, 2016, and 2018, with 2016 being the most dramatic, won 77-74 over the North Carolina Tar Heels with a buzzer-beating three pointer from Kris Jenkins. The game is often described as one of the best NCAA finals of all time. Aside from basketball games, Finneran Pavilion also hosts conventions, trade shows, and concerts, including the annual Hoops Mania concert in fall to jumpstart the basketball season. Past performers at Hoops Mania include Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, 50 Cent, and Drake.

*Note: due to the Wildcats’ national fame and small home arena, some of the team’s home games are now held at nearby Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, home to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers and NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. 

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Finneran Pavilion?

Due to local pride in the team’s considerable success over the years and the comparatively small size* of Finneran Pavilion, scoring a ticket to a Villanova Wildcats basketball game can feel like opening a chocolate bar and seeing that flash of gold. Your best chance to find the cheapest tickets to Villanova Wildcats home games or other events at Finneran Pavilion is to check the TicketX listings on this page and compare seating options using our handy TicketX seating chart. You can purchase tickets with the lowest commission fees from TicketX with just one click!

*Note: due to the Wildcats’ national fame and small home arena, some of the team’s home games are now held at nearby Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, home to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers and NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. 

Finneran Pavilion Seating Chart

Finneran Pavilion offers visitors different seating options, including premium courtside seats, baseline seats, and club seats, along with general admission seating. 

Getting to Finneran Pavilion (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Finneran Pavilion via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Finneran Pavilion via public transportation

Local commuter trains, trolleys, and buses can get you to Finneran Pavilion. A taxi or ride-share is a good backup plan. 

Getting to Finneran Pavilion by car

Driving your own vehicle to Finneran Pavilion is straightforward, but do be aware of the traffic jams that sometimes beset the Philadelphia area. Budget plenty of time to arrive early and get parked. The Villanova Sports website provides basic driving directions.

Does Finneran Pavilion have on-site parking?

Plenty of parking is available near Finneran Pavilion, but some lots are reserved for season pass holders. Public parking can be found in the Mendel Lot and North Campus Parking Garage. Visit the Villanova Sports website for detailed parking information. 

How much does Finneran Pavilion parking cost?

Public parking in the Mendel Lot and North Campus Parking Garage is free (subject to change). Check the Villanova Sports website to confirm parking prices.