Athletic Facilities

Pepperdine's world-class athletic facilities include a gymnasium fieldhouse, 19 lighted tennis courts, a baseball stadium, an Olympic-sized swimming pool (used for the Water Polo Competitions during the 1984 Olympics), a track, and more. Additionally, multiple sand volleyball courts and outdoor basketball hoops across campus allow for individuals to enjoy the Malibu sun.

Firestone Fieldhouse

A multipurpose athletic facility, accommodating volleyball, basketball, and other athletic events
When folding chairs are placed on the court, seating for up to 5,000 is available for concerts, graduations, and lectures
Permanent seating runs along two sides of the arena with retractable bleachers below, seating up to 1,800 (900 per side) and fixed seating up to 1,250 (625 per side).
Often limited use - please inquire for availability

Runnels Swimming Pool

Site of the 1984 Olympic Games water polo competition
The Olympic-sized pool ranges from 3'6 feet to 16 feet in depth
Equipped with both one- and three-meter diving boards, plus two large jacuzzis
Eight lanes running the long course and seventeen lanes running the short course
Lifeguards on duty when groups use the pool - please inquire to book in advance

Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center

Home of the Pepperdine men's and women's tennis teams
9 fully-lit courts
Stadium seating along the edges of 2 courts
Additional courts are available near the entrance to campus (10 John Tyler Dr./PCH Courts)
Evening availability during the summer - please inquire to book

Stotsenberg Track

Synthetic track, newly updated with a fresh blue surface
Full views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains
Located close to many dorms and apartments
A half basketball court is located at one end of the track
Encircles the Pepperdine soccer field

Alumni Park

Spans the length of Pepperdine's campus on 2 sides
A beautiful 30-acre lawn featuring rolling hills, ponds, and coral trees
2 ponds - open reservoirs (about 40,000 square feet each) of reclaimed water
Athletic events or group activities can be held on the flat areas
Picnics can be held under the scenic coral trees lining the crest of the park