Allen Fieldhouse

Visit the Kansas Jayhawks' historic arena, its athletics museum and James Naismith's original rules of basketball.

1651 Naismith Dr · Lawrence, KS

About Allen Fieldhouse

Allen Fieldhouse, nicknamed the Phog after longtime coach Phog Allen, is home to Kansas Jayhawks basketball and seats about 15,300 fans. On weekdays you can walk through the Booth Family Hall of Athletics museum and the DeBruce Center, which displays Dr. James Naismith's Original Rules of Basket Ball. James Naismith Court is closed to the public, but paid guided tours take you onto it, plus stops at the media room and other KU venues.

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