Pier 36
Overview
Basketball City & Pier 36 host 700,000 visitors per year & 1,500 top corporations with their year-round programming.
- “State of the art” Sports and Entertainment Facility
- Located at Pier 36 on South Street (off the FDR Drive)
- 70,000 sq ft facility
- 55,000 sq ft parking lot
- 15,000 sq ft deck overlooking East River with views of downtown Manhattan, South Street Seaport, Manhattan/Brooklyn Bridges and Statue of Liberty.
- Network capabilities feature a Multi Gig Aruba WiFi networks Wifi system designed to accommodate thousands of simultaneous users.
- Barco 2.8mm LED Screens; Seven 6.5′ x 11′, Two 9′ x 16′
- Twenty-Two (22) 65in Flats Screens
Amenities at
Pier 36
Auditorium
Handicap Accessible
In-House Av/Tech
Parking Lot
Styles at
Pier 36
Industrial
Raw Space
Event Spaces at
Pier 36

Basketball City
Standing: 2000 max., Seated: 1000 max.
With 40,000 square feet of column-free space and conveniently located at Pier 36 and South Street in Manhattan, it’s a perfect venue for events.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you planning on hosting an event at Basketball City?
Basketball City is perfect for all types of events including basketball events, catered events, and parties, corporate events such as expo, conferences, trade shows, non-profit fundraisers, product launches, and more.
Of course. The Great Performances catering team can work with you to help you plan the perfect event along with our team of culinary experts.
Great Performances is a preferred caterer for Basketball City, reach out to us so that we can learn more about your event, tell you about how we work, and answer any of your questions.
Great Performances is a preferred caterer for Basketball City. Contact us so we can help you in planning the perfect event at Basketball City.
You can contact Great Performances at 212.727.2424 or email us at celebratefood@greatperformances.com for bookings or inquiries at Basketball City.
Catering costs vary depending on the requirements for your event including the number of people, the type of event (breakfast buffet, cocktail reception, seated dinner, etc.), the style of service and waitstaff needs, and the food that is being served. Our team of expert event planners can help you design the perfect menu for your catered event.
Great Performances works with The Basketball City on all kinds of events including weddings, corporate events, lectures, and more.