Oak View Group has announced the general contractor for an upcoming renovation of Seattle’s KeyArena, naming Skanska-Hunt Construction Group to the position. (more…)
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KeyArena Renovation Project Cost Now $700M
The expected cost of an upcoming renovation to Seattle’s KeyArena is now $700 million, representing a $100 million increase from the previous estimate. (more…)
Kings, Warriors to Meet in KeyArena Preseason Game
There will be an NBA game in Seattle this fall, as the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors are set to meet in a KeyArena preseason game on October 5. (more…)
Apartment Building Owners Criticize KeyArena Renovation EIS
A group of apartment building owners are expressing concerns over a KeyArena renovation environmental impact statement (EIS), and could file an appeal that effectively delays the project. (more…)
Seattle NHL Expansion Bid Could Be Voted on This Fall
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman indicates that the earliest a Seattle NHL expansion bid will be voted on is this fall, as work remains in the process. (more…)
Vegas Could be Model For Seattle Expansion NHL Franchise
If plans for a Seattle NHL expansion franchise move forward, the 2017-18 season of the Vegas Golden Knights will certainly provide a model for early success. (more…)
Seattle Storm at KeyArena: A History
When Seattle’s Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion reopened on November 24, 2000, after a major, 19-month renovation, UConn junior Sue Bird was on the floor against the University of Washington in the very first basketball game played there. (more…)
Draft EIS Released for KeyArena Renovation
A draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed KeyArena renovation has been released, marking a key step in the process. (more…)
Chris Hansen’s Seattle Arena Pitch Sits in Limbo
The effort to renovate KeyArena continues to move along, but a proposal from Chris Hansen for a new Seattle arena has seemingly stalled. (more…)
Oak View Group Lands $100M Private-Equity Investment
It costs a lot of money to build and renovate arenas as well as invest in sports franchises, so Oak View Group — committed to the $600-million renovation of KeyArena and more — has an investment from private-equity firm Silver Lake for more than $100 million in exchange for a stake in the rapidly growing company. […]
KeyArena Renovation Remains on Schedule
Oak View Group continues to make progress in its plans for a KeyArena renovation, and could begin construction work at the venue later this year. (more…)
NBA to Schedule 2018 Preseason Game at KeyArena
The NBA is expected to return to Seattle on a limited basis later this year, as the league will reportedly schedule a preseason game at KeyArena. (more…)
