Celebrating its 10-year Anniversary in 2005-06, The Walter Pyramid has become a nationally recognized icon for the University and the city of Long Beach. Because of its dramatic appearance, its unique multi-purpose capability and its lure for television production, The Walter Pyramid, with a capacity of 5,000, is one of the finest collegiate athletic facilities in the western United States.

The name was officially changed to the Walter Pyramid March 5, 2005 thanks to the generous donation made to the Department of Athletics and to the University at-large by Dr. Mike and Arline Walter.

Officially opened on November 30, 1994, the 49ers rolled to a 71-64 win over the University of Detroit before a crowd of 5,021 and an ESPN television audience.

The structure's distinctive cobalt-blue exterior has permanently altered the city’s skyline. It rises 18 stories above north campus and can be seen for miles in all directions. It has provided a quantum leap in both the image and effectiveness of the Long Beach State athletics programs, with an immediate impact on the 49ers fan base, scholarship fund-raising, recruiting and revenue generation. Nearly 200,000 visitors pass through The Walter Pyramid's entrances annually.

Since its opening, the four teams that call the Walter Pyramid home have a combined record of 509-165 {Women's Volleyball 177-18 (.907), Men's Basketball 101-58 (.635), Women's Basketball 92-54 (.630), Men's Volleyball 139-35 (.799)} and a .755 winning percentage*.

The Walter Pyramid is host to several special events each year (see list below), and has had over 100 televised games and 75 commerical and film productions on the site.

* as of May, 2006

SIGNAGE OPTIONS:

WALKWAY EXIT - 2' X 6' Static

CONCOURSE - 3' X 8' Static

MAIN SCOREBOARD:
Rotating Triv-Vision - 10' x 10'
Static - 3' x 9'

SCORER'S TABLE - 3' X 8' Rotating

PLATINUM ROW - 3' X 8' Static