The History

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BEASLEY COLISEUM, IS NAMED FOR THE FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT WALLIS BEASLEY WHO RETIRED IN 1981.

The first event held at Beasley Coliseum was Commencement in 1973

Many of the campus’ cultural activities take place here:

It is also the site of Washington State University’s Graduation ceremonies.

This structure seats 12,000 for Cougar basketball games on Friel court.

This structure seats 12,500 for major concerts.

FRIEL COURT WAS NAMED FOR JACK FRIEL, A 1923 GRADUATE AND WSU BASKETBALL COACH FOR 30 YEARS (1929 TO 1958).

The facility can also be set-up in the following configurations:
Mini-Arena – 4,700  |  Theatre – 2,500  |   Mini-Theatre – 1,000  |  Chamber Theatre – 275
SEE SEATING INFORMATION FOR VARIOUS CONFIGURATIONS