Completed in 2002, the AT&T Center is now home to the Spurs (NBA), the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, and the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars. The Spurs won their second NBA Championship during their inaugural season at the arena, defeating the New Jersey Nets in six games. Year Opened: 2002 Capacity: 18,500 (basketball), 13,000 (hockey), […]
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Scottrade Center / St. Louis
Formerly named the Kiel Center and the Savvis Center, Scottrade Center is one of the most comfortable and energetic arenas in the National Hockey League.Year Opened: 1994 Capacity: 21,000 Architect: Ellerbe Becket Web Site: scottradecenter.net Phone: 314/622-5400 Anchor Tenants: St. Louis Blues (NHL) / St. Louis Steamers (MISL) Parking: Approximately 6,500 parking spaces are available […]
Rose Garden Arena / Portland, Ore.
Since the 1995-96 season, the Portland Trail Blazers have called The Rose Garden home, and they’ve have been joined by the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL, and the Portland National Lacrosse League’s LumberJax.Year Opened: 1993 Capacity: 21,600 (basketball), 19,600 (hockey) Architect: Ellerbe Becket Web Site: rosequarter.com Phone: 503/234-9291 Anchor Tenants: Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) / […]
RBC Center / Raleigh, N.C.
Opened in 1999, the 700,000-square foot arena is home to the Carolina Hurricanes, the NCSU Men’s Basketball team and many concerts. RBC Center attracts many fans and music enthusiasts to the southeast. Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 19,000 Architect: Odell Web Site: rbccenter.com Phone: 919/861-2300 Anchor Tenants: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) / N.C. State Wolfpack (NCAA) Parking: […]
University Arena / “The Pit” / University of New Mexico
The Pit is a wonderful place for any number of reasons. But by any objective standard in the year 2008, the facility itself is not really what makes it a must-see. Its years of greatness are long past, but financial commitments from the state and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Board of Regents ensure […]
Philips Arena / Atlanta, Ga.
Located on the same site as the old Omni, Philips Arena is the home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers. Completed in 1999, the consensus was the $213 million bowl would begin revitalizing the downtown’s declining entertainment market. Philips Arena is built adjacently to the CNN Center, and the sweeping roof […]
Pepsi Center / Denver
Pepsi Center is a well-managed multi-use facility that can provide a first-class experience for visitors to basketball, hockey, arena football and lacrosse, as well as concerts and special events — or even your occasional national political convention.Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 19,309 (basketball), 18,007 (hockey) Suites: 95, plus 1,900 club seats Owner: Kroenke Sports Enterprises (KSE) […]
Pengrowth Saddledome / Calgary, Alberta
Hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, Pengrowth Saddledome, originally named Olympic Saddledome has made a name for itself with hockey fans around the world. The Saddledome opened its doors in 1983, and was the first hockey stadium in North America that accommodated international-sized rinks. With its unique saddle-shaped roof, this stadium is apparent in the skyline […]
The Palace / Auburn Hills, Mich.
The privately financed Palace of Auburn Hills was built expressly for the Detroit Pistons.Year Opened: 1988 Capacity: 21,454 Architect: Rossetti Associates Web Site: palacenet.com Phone: 248/377-0100 Anchor Tenants: Detroit Pistons (NBA) / Detroit Shock (WNBA) Parking/Directions: Ramp If you see the word “OPEN” flashing on the sign, then take the onramp to the ramp entrance. […]
Orleans Arena / Las Vegas
First of all, you need to understand something about Orleans Arena — this is not the Bellagio or any of its newest cousins. Like the casino it is connected to, Orleans Arena is a simple, efficient place that can handle just about every person’s need. It is an arena’s version of Mom’s homemade soup, comforting […]
BankAtlantic Center / Sunrise, Fla.
The Florida Panthers date back to 1993, but the Bank Atlantic Center, one of the largest NHL venues, was completed in 1998. This arena is not just the home of the Florida Panthers, but also the Miami Jackals, a roller-hockey team, many music concerts, WWE World Wrestling Championships, Monster Jam Truck Racing, Disney on Ice, […]
Oracle Arena / Oakland, Calif.
It is an arena with some history, the home of the Golden State Warriors since 1971. Its former names include the Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland Arena, and the Arena In Oakland.Year Opened: 1966; renovated in 1997 Capacity: 19,596 Architect: HNTB Owner: City of Oakland Web Site: www.nba.com/warriors Phone: 510/986-2200 Anchor Tenant: Golden State Warriors (NBA) […]
