The significant $50 million renovation of the outdated Peter W. Stott athletics facility has transformed the South Park Blocks, creating a one-of-a-kind game-day experiences for Portland State students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans. Nestled in the heart of downtown Portland, the 3,000-seat Viking Pavilion is the hub of Portland State Athletics and the bustling urban campus of 29,000 students. The building is a lively center for academics, athletics, the arts and community events. Viking Pavilion has a brand new entrance and glass windows that open onto the South Park Blocks, as well as an energy-efficient design and construction that demonstrate PSU's commitment to sustainability. The renovated building includes 15,000 square feet for studying, tutoring and advising.
Coming off of a thrilling end to the 2021-22 season, Vikings Men's Basketball returns to the Park Blocks with Jase Coburn at the helm for his second season as head coach. The energy that Coburn brought to the program in the last year has rubbed off on his team, setting the stage for the future.
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The Vikings have ten players returning for the 2022-23 season as Chelsey Gregg steps into her second year as Head Coach for the program. This resilient team is building off of the last year and is sure to bring a lot of energy and excitement to the Park Blocks.
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Fall is all about Vikings Volleyball on the Park Blocks! The Vikings have consistently contended for Big Sky Conference titles under Head Coach Michael Seemann, and the 2022 season is full of promise. You won't want to miss the charismatic Vikings dominating the court; get your tickets now.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items shall not be permitted in Viking Pavilion without the expressed prior written approval by the Director or designee.
- Pyrotechnics of any kind
- Helium Balloons
- Any hazardous substance or item containing a hazardous substance
- Foam core signage
- Single use plastic bags used for purchases and conference bags provided by show management or vendors to collect show items
- Any signage that cannot be recycled, or reused excluding decals
WHERE IS THE STUDENT SECTION?
Students will be seated in THE SHIP, sections B08 & B06. All students will enter through the student entrance located near Versa Cafe which has direct access to the student section.Â
ARE NON-SPORTING EVENTS HELD IN VIKING PAVILION?
The Viking Pavilion transforms to meet many needs. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, the venue is perfect for conferences, banquets, receptions, lectures, sporting events, commencements, concerts, trade shows and more. A beautiful concourse, multipurpose room, café and six AV-equipped breakout rooms are available inside the venue. For more information on how to rent the venue visit VikingPavilion.com.
HOW MUCH DID THE PROJECT COST AND HOW WAS IT FUNDED?
The $50 million renovation was funded through state bonds, private donors, OHSU, and student fees. Funding does not come from general operating funds or tuition dollars.
WHAT IS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF VIKING PAVILION ON THE GREATER PORTLAND COMMUNITY?
The new 3,000-seat arena fills Portland's need for a mid-size public venue and will attract an estimated 220,000 people to the PSU campus each year. Visitor spending of $6.8 million will add to PSU's $1.44 billion in annual regional economic impact. The project also created 396 construction jobs and supports the equivalent of 24 permanent full-time jobs.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items shall not be permitted in Viking Pavilion without the expressed prior written approval by the Director or designee.
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- Pyrotechnics of any kind
- Helium Balloons
- Any hazardous substance or item containing a hazardous substance
- Any signage that cannot be recycled, or reused excluding decals
- Foam core signage
- Single use plastic bags used for purchases and conference bags provided by show management or vendors to collect show items.
- Pyrotechnics of any kind
- Helium Balloons
- Any hazardous substance or item containing a hazardous substance
- Any signage that cannot be recycled, or reused excluding decalsÂ
- Single use plastic bags used for purchases and conference bags provided by show management or vendors to collect show items
- Foam core signage
