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Blue Horizon is a storied Philadelphia venue known for world-title boxing bouts and its cinematic tie to Rocky V. Located at 1314-16 North Broad Street, this multi-use arena has hosted legends like Sugar Ray Leonard, Bernard Hopkins, and Arturo Gatti. With a historic capacity around 1,346 seats and a distinctive three-sided balcony, Blue Horizon offers an intimate viewing experience for a range of shows—from boxing to concerts and community events. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re a longtime boxing fan or seeking a versatile event space in Center City Philadelphia, Blue Horizon provides a classic venue feel with modern accessibility. While on-site parking isn’t documented, street parking is typically available nearby. The venue sits on Broad Street with convenient SEPTA access via Girard Station and nearby rapid transit options. Keep an eye on planning updates, especially as plans evolve for a Marriott Moxy micro-hotel behind the preserved façade, known as Hotel Blue on Broad, offering a convenient lodging option just steps away. For the best experience, rely on our trusted connections to secure your seats and plan your visit around showtimes and events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1314-16 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Capacity: about 1,346 seats (historic capacity; other sources cite ~1,500 in earlier years)
- Venue type: boxing arena / multi-use venue
- Seating chart: interior described as having a three-sided balcony with four rows of tiered wooden chairs
- Parking: typically on-street parking nearby (no dedicated on-site parking documented)
- Transit: located on Broad Street; near SEPTA/Mobile transit access via Girard Station (rapid transit nearby)
- Nearby hotels: plans announced to transform the site into a Marriott Moxy hotel behind the preserved façade (Hotel Blue on Broad concept; 140-room micro-hotel as described in planning documents)
- Notable events hosted: world-title boxing bouts and notable fighters (e.g., Sugar Ray Leonard, Bernard Hopkins, Arturo Gatti); boxing venue featured in Rocky V scenes