Overview
State Farm Center is the domed arena where the Illinois Fighting Illini play basketball. It also hosts concerts and graduations.
History
The arena opened in 1963 as Assembly Hall, with a distinctive saucer-shaped concrete dome. It was renamed and renovated in the 2010s.
Today
Basketball games and events draw large crowds, with arena security and staffing needs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.