The Carrier Dome, home of the Syracuse Orangemen, is one the most unique stadiums in college football and the largest domed stadium on a college campus. Built for several university sporting programs, the Carrier Dome has hosted many events over the past three decades. By the middle 1970s, Syracuse University decided it was time to build an indoor facility to host football, basketball, track and many other sports. the Carrier Dome has been the home of the Syracuse basketball team. In order for basketball to be played at the Carrier Dome, the basketball court floor is assembled on the west side of the facility. Today, after 30 years of existence, the Carrier Dome continues to be one of the top venues in college football.