iturn0image0turn0image1turn0image2turn0image4The Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC), affectionately known as “The Deaf Dome,” is the iconic home of LSU Tigers basketball in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Opened in January 1972, the arena was originally called the LSU Assembly Center but was renamed in 1988 to honor LSU legend Pete “Pistol” Maravich, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. citeturn0search1

Located adjacent to Tiger Stadium on LSU’s campus, the PMAC is a multi-purpose facility with a seating capacity of 13,215. It hosts LSU men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball, and has also been the site of numerous NCAA tournaments, SEC championships, and concerts by legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, U2, and Tina Turner. citeturn0search1

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The arena’s interior features four themed concourses—Pete Maravich Pass, The Walk of Champions, Heroes Hall, and Midway of Memories—that celebrate LSU’s athletic history with memorabilia and tributes to past champions. The PMAC also houses the LSU Basketball Practice Facility, which includes full-size replica courts, locker rooms, and a team lounge. citeturn0search1

Beyond sports, the PMAC played a critical role during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, serving as the largest triage and acute care field hospital in U.S. history at the time. citeturn0search1

With over five decades of history, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center remains a cornerstone of LSU athletics and a symbol of Louisiana’s rich sports culture.