Pitt volleyball team plays in first event at Victory Heights Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Pitt volleyball team participated in the annual Blue/Gold intrasquad scrimmage on August 9, 2026, marking the inaugural event at the newly opened Victory Heights Arena. This 240,000-square-foot facility, located next to the Petersen Events Center, is set to significantly enhance the athletics experience for student-athletes. The arena, which cost $240 million to construct, has capacity for up to 3,600 spectators and will also host the wrestling and gymnastics teams. Officials believe the venue fulfills a critical need for improved sports facilities at the university.
- •Victory Heights Arena opened on August 9 with a volleyball scrimmage.
- •The facility features a seating capacity of 3,600.
- •The arena will serve multiple Pitt athletics teams.
- •Construction of the $240 million facility began in 2020.
- •Officials aim to improve the competitive experience for student-athletes.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt volleyball scrimmage is first event held in new Victory Heights Arena
"The 240,000-square-foot facility is adjacent to the Petersen Events Center and replaces the Fitzgerald Field House.
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