Location |
Savannah State University Savannah, Georgia |
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Owner | Savannah State University |
Operator | Savannah State University |
Capacity | 6,000 |
Surface | Hardwood |
Construction | |
Broke ground | May 23, 1998 |
Opened | 2000 |
Construction cost | $9.6 million ($13.4 million in 2017 dollars) |
Tenants | |
Savannah State Tigers (NCAA Sports) Savannah Steam (American Indoor Football) |
Tiger Arena is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is home to the Savannah State University Tigers basketball and volleyball teams. Tiger Arena has previously hosted the Georgia High School Association boys and girls playoffs (first round), the annual Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's North-South All-Star Game (2003-2008), and the Savannah Holiday Classic high school girls basketball tournament. It is also home to the Savannah Steam of American Indoor Football.
The facility was opened in 2000 and cost $9.6 million to build. It replaced Wilcox Gymnasium, an athletic complex built in 1936.
Coordinates: 32°01′26″N 81°03′57″W / 32.02376°N 81.0658°W