Qwest Center Omaha
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| Qwest Center Omaha | |
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| Facility statistics | |
| Location | 455 N 10th St Omaha, Nebraska 68102 |
| Broke ground | |
| Opened | September 2003 |
| Owner | Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) |
| Construction cost | $291 million USD |
| Architects | |
| Tenants | |
| UNO Mavericks | 2003-present |
| Creighton Bluejays | 2003-present |
| Seating Capacity | |
| Concerts | 17,000 |
| Basketball | 15,500 |
| Hockey | 14,700 |
Tenants
History
In 2000, Omaha voters approved a $216 million bond issue to build a new convention center and arena; the remainder of the $291 million project was provided by private organizations and individuals. Naming rights to the arena were purchased by Qwest; Qwest Center Omaha opened in September 2003. Since then it has hosted some of the biggest acts in the world.An expansion of the Qwest Center arena by 1,472 seats began in May 2006. The project has an estimated cost of $5.7 million; it is expected to be complete in September 2006. This expansion will increase the number of seats available for basketball to 17,560; 16,680 for hockey; and 18,300 for concerts.
Trivia
- The largest crowd to ever watch a basketball game in Nebraska occurred on the evening of February 18, 2006, for an 11 p.m. Bracket Buster game between Creighton and Fresno State.
- The Qwest Center will host first- and second-round games of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
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