Oracle Arena

The Golden State Warriors have one of the longest history’s in the NBA, dating back more than 60 years to Philadelphia. The Warriors were formed in 1946 playing in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Arena and Philadelphia Convention Hall for 16 seasons. Franklin Mieuli bought the team and moved the team to San Francisco after the 1961-62 season.

The team was known as the San Francisco Warriors and played their games at the USF War Memorial Gym. Across the Bay in Oakland, the city constructed a new sporting complex that included a baseball/football stadium and a new basketball arena.

FACTS & FIGURES
-Opened: 11/29/1966
-Capacity: 19,596
-Tenants: Golden State Warrors (NBA)
-Cost: $121 million (renovations)
-Architect: HNTB
-Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
-Former Name(s): Oakland Alameda County Coliseum

–Directions/Parking

Completed in 1966, the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum was a state of the art basketball arena. The same year, the San Francisco Warriors began playing some of their games in Oakland. For nine seasons the Warriors played in games in Oakland and San Francisco. After the 1970-71 season the team moved all of their games to Oakland and changed their name to the Golden State Warriors. Since then the Warriors have called Oakland home. Thirty years after the arena opened, it was completed renovated in 1996. Over $121 million was spent rebuilding and renovating the coliseum. A new octagonal shaped seating bowl was constructed adding 4,000 seats to the arena. Today the arena has a seating capacity of 19,596 with 72 luxury suites. In October 2006, the Oracle Corporation bought the naming rights to the arena.

About the Golden State Warriors

Name Origin: The team was originally known as the Philadelphia Warriors when it was founded in 1946. In 1962, the team moved to San Francisco and became the San Francisco Warriors, before eventually becoming the Golden State Warriors in 1971.

Championships: The Golden State Warriors have won six NBA championships, including three in the past five years. This success has made the Warriors one of the most dominant teams in recent NBA history.

Hall of Fame Players: The Warriors have had several Hall of Fame players on their roster over the years, including Rick Barry, Wilt Chamberlain, and Chris Mullin. These players helped establish the Warriors as one of the top franchises in the NBA.

The Run TMC Era: During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Warriors were led by the legendary “Run TMC” trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin. This talented group of players helped re-establish the Warriors as a competitive team in the NBA.

Unique Home Court Advantage: The Warriors play their home games at the Chase Center, which is located in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco. The arena is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and unique design, which has helped create a home court advantage for the Warriors.

Community Involvement: The Warriors are known for their commitment to the community, with the team and its players often participating in local charity events and initiatives. The team also has a number of programs aimed at supporting local youth sports programs and promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

Notable Alumni: In addition to the players mentioned above, the Warriors have had a number of other talented players on their roster over the years, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant. These players have helped establish the Warriors as one of the most successful and entertaining teams in the NBA.