Wings Stadium
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| Wings Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Location | 3600 Vanrick Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 |
| Broke ground | 1974 |
| Opened | 1974 |
| Owner | |
| Surface | Ice |
| Tenants | Kalamazoo Wings (IHL) (1973-Present) Kalamazoo Xplosion (CIFL) (2007-Present) Kalamazoo Kangaroos (NPSL) (1984-1986) |
| Capacity | 5,133 (Ice Hockey, Indoor Football, Basketball) 8,023 (Other) |
Wings Stadium is a 5,113-seat multi-purpose arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The arena opened in 1974, is home to the Kalamazoo Wings, an ice hockey team in the IHL, and in 2007 will be home to the Kalamazoo Xplosion of the Continental Indoor Football League.
The main arena is a part of a sports and convention complex serving southwest Michigan. As a concert venue Wings Stadium can seat up to 8,023; as a convention center it can accommodate 17,000 square feet (1,600 m²) of trade show and exhibit space. The stadium features four concession stands and two bars along the concourse, as well as the new Underground Sports Bar. Along with numerous concerts, Wings Stadium has also hosted a number of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.
In 1989, the Annex, seating 1,367 for hockey and up to 2,850 for other events, was added; it also has 17,000 square feet (1,600 m²) of arena floor space and can be used for hockey, trade shows, conventions and other events. It also has a 3,166-square-foot (294 m²) viewing area.
The Cube, the third arena in the complex, was added in 1997, and is used for hockey and trade shows; its arena floor also measures 17,000 square feet (1,600 m²), bringing the total exhibit space to 51,000 square feet (4,700 m²). There is also a 5,800-square-foot (540 m²) viewing area at the arena.
The complex has a 2,500-square-foot (230 m²) lobby and a 500-square-foot (46 m²) hospitality room.
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