Located just one-half block south of downtown’s historic Beale Street, FedEx Forum ties directly into the cities legendary past. With Memphis recognized as the “Home of the Blues, Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the designers opted to incorporate a musical theme for the home of the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) and the University of Memphis men’s […]
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Scotiabank Place / Kanata, Ont.
Scotiabank Place, formerly known as the Ottawa Palladium and Corel Centre, is not an overwhelming, awe-inspiring arena in the Canadian hockey capitol. Although, the arena, located in Kanata, Ontario supplies six full restaurants, 140 private suites, many locker rooms, and performer dressing rooms in the three-level complex. Year Opened: 1996 Capacity: 20,500 Architect: Rossetti Associates […]
Conseco Fieldhouse / Indianapolis, Ind.
Shaking aside the trend of ultra-modern designs of new arenas, Conseco Fieldhouse incorporates classic styles and nostalgia from yesterday’s sports facilities, into a new state-of-the-art building. The Fieldhouse is actually the first “retro style” arena in the NBA.Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 18,345 Architect: Ellerbe Becket Web Site: www.consecofieldhouse.com Phone: 317/917-2727 Anchor Tenants: Indiana Pacers (NBA) […]
Izod Center / East Rutherford, N.J.
Izod Center is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, standing alongside Giants Stadium and the Meadowlands Race Course. Located off the New Jersey turnpike, the venue is only a few miles outside of Manhattan.Year Opened: 1981 Capacity: 19,968 (Nets), 19,040 (Devils), 20,000 (general event) Architect: Grad Partnership Web Site: meadowlands.com Phone: 201/935-8500 Anchor Tenants: New […]
Bradley Center / Milwaukee, Wis.
Built in 1988, the Bradley Center is the only arena in North America to have its funding come entirely from the philanthropy of a single family. It was constructed as gift from Jane and Lloyd Pettit to the State of Wisconsin in memory of her late father, Harry Lynde Bradley. Year Opened: 1988 Capacity: 18,600 […]
Honda Center / Anaheim, Cal.
Built in 1993, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (“The Pond”) was created after the huge success of the Disney Film “Mighty Ducks.” An unusual city to have a hockey team, the Mighty Ducks engrossed almost 700,000 fans in their first season, with 27 sell-outs. But that high level of success was not sustained, and the […]
Arco Arena / Sacramento, Cal.
At a cost of just $40 million, Arco Arena was completed in 1988 with entirely private funding. Behind the help of their raucous fans and capacity crowds, the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs play in one of the loudest venues in the country. Year Opened: 1988 Capacity: 17,317 Architect: Rann Haight Web […]
Allstate Arena / Rosemont, Ill.
This suburban arena is home to the Chicago Rush and the Chicago Wolves.Year Opened: 1980 Capacity: 20,000 Web Site: allstatearena.com Phone: 847/635-6601 Anchor Tenants: Chicago Rush (AFL) / Chicago Wolves (AHL) / DePaul Blue Demons (NCAA) Parking: Parking is available close to all entrances of the Allstate Arena. Parking fee ranges from $11-$15. Buses and […]
US Airways Center / Phoenix, Az.
With soaring glass walls, a 12×20 foot video screen and over 14,000 square feet of indoor space, the Pavilion creates a grand entrance to US Airways Center that leaves a lasting impression on all guests.Year Opened: 1992 Capacity: 19,023 Architect: Ellerbe Becket Web Site: usairwayscenter.com Phone: 602/379-2000 Anchor Tenants: Phoenix Suns (NBA) / Arizona Rattlers […]
Air Canada Centre / Toronto, Ontario
Situated close to the CN Tower, the theatre district, restaurants, and two main transportation arteries, the Air Canada Centre is located in the heart of Toronto. Since opening in 1999, the facility has re-energized the area known as the Railway Lands East, and provides an ideal link between downtown and Harbourfront (one of the cities […]
American Airlines Center / Dallas, Texas
American Airlines Center was designed by David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services and HKS. The design team combined architecture and technology to give Dallas a beautiful, fan-friendly venue with a variety of high-tech capabilities.Year Opened: 2001 Capacity: 19,200 Architect: David M. Schwarz and HKS Year Opened: 2001 Capacity: 19,200 Architect: David M. Schwarz and HKS Web Site: […]
American Airlines Arena / Miami, Fla.
Located on the Bay front of Miami, the home of the Miami Heat was designed by the Arquitectonica design firm; and its unique scoreboard is well-known because it changes colors depending on the atmosphere.Year Opened: 1999 Capacity: 19,600 Architect: Arquitectonica Web Site: www.aaarena.com Phone: 786/777-1000 Anchor Tenants: Miami Heat (NBA) / Miami Sol (WNBA) Parking: […]
