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Municipal Auditorium
1201 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA
Opened: May 30, 1930
The Municipal Auditorium is a 7,853 seat multi-purpose arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a component of the New Orleans Cultural Center, alongside the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. It is located in the Treme neighborhood in Louis Armstrong Park adjacent to Congo Square.

The auditorium opened on May 30, 1930. It was designed by Favrot and Livaudais Architects, and constructed by contractor George A. Caldwell. It has hosted many concerts and events, perhaps being best known as the site of many of the New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe balls.

On August 24, 1956, Joe Brown defeated Wallace “Bud” Smith to win the lightweight title in a fifteen-round split decision.

It hosted the New Orleans Buccaneers of the American Basketball Association during the 1969–70 season. It also hosted the New Orleans Jazz basketball team, during its inaugural 1974–1975 season, before the team moved to the Louisiana Superdome. The arena was also home ice to the minor-league hockey franchise, the New Orleans Brass, from 1997 to 1999, before they moved into the New Orleans Arena. It has also hosted LHSAA wrestling and professional wrestling matches.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Dec 29, 1973Memphis @ N.C. State 83 - 98
Dec 28, 1973Villanova @ N.C. State #82 - 97
Dec 30, 1972UCLA @ Illinois 71 - 64
Dec 29, 1972UCLA @ Drake 85 - 72

# - 1973-74 Sugar Bowl Tournament