GCU Arena
| GCU Arena | |
The Grand Canyon University Arena at dusk.
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| Location | 3300 West Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona 85017 |
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| Coordinates | 33°30′37″N 112°07′44″W / 33.510152°N 112.128884°WCoordinates: 33°30′37″N 112°07′44″W / 33.510152°N 112.128884°W |
| Owner | Grand Canyon University Education Inc. |
| Operator | Grand Canyon University Education Inc. |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 25, 2010 |
| Opened | September 1, 2011 |
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360 Architecture Architekton |
| Structural engineer | Paragon Structural Design |
| Services engineer | Henderson Engineers |
| General contractor | Perini Building Company |
| Tenants | |
| Grand Canyon Antelopes men's & women's basketball | |
| Website | |
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The Grand Canyon University Arena is a 7,000-seat, 135,000-square-foot multi-purpose entertainment and athletics facility in Phoenix, Arizona that is owned and operated by Grand Canyon University. The arena is the home of Grand Canyon University Lopes men's and women's basketball teams and other athletic events. The arena's passionate student section, known as the "GCU Havocs", has gained national attention as one of the best collegiate student sections.
The Grand Canyon University Arena officially opened its doors on September 2, 2011, just 15 months after the University announced the project. The construction of the arena was part of the University's $200 million campus expansion and growth. It will regularly host Christian and secular concerts, outside performances, speaking engagements, Grand Canyon University athletic events, and commencement ceremonies.
In addition to the arena, the university is in the process of upgrading the athletics facilities, building new classroom space, dormitories, and other educational facilities on campus.
The GCU Arena is home to Grand Canyon University's Lopes men’s and women’s basketball.
GCU plays host to Christian and secular concerts, outside performances, speaking engagements, athletic events, and commencement ceremonies. Previous acts include: Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, M-1 Global Challenge, Switchfoot, Pandora’s Unforgettable Moments on Ice featuring David Archuleta and Manheim Steamroller, Lady Antebellum, and Third Day.
On October 14, 2012, the arena hosted TNA Wrestling's 8th annual premiere pay-per-view of the year, Bound for Glory.
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