| Grand Canyon University Arena | |
|---|---|
| GCU Arena | |
| Location |
Grand Canyon University |
| Broke ground | June 25, 2010 |
| Opened | September 2, 2011 |
| Owner | Grand Canyon University Education Inc. |
| Operator | Grand Canyon University Education Inc. |
| Architect | 360 Architecture |
| General Contractor | Perini Building Company |
| Capacity |
5,300 |
| Tenants | |
| Grand Canyon 'Lopes men's & women's basketball | |
Grand Canyon University's arena is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose entertainment and athletics facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The arena is the home of Grand Canyon University 'Lopes men's and women's basketball teams and other athletic events.[1]
The Grand Canyon University Arena officially opened its doors September 2, 2011.[2] The Arena will be host to Christian and secular concerts and outside performances, speaking engagements, Grand Canyon University athletic events and commencement ceremonies.[3]
The Grand Canyon University Arena is one project of many as part of campus expansion and growth. In addition to the arena, the university is in the process of upgrading the athletics facilities,[4] building new classroom space,[5] dormitories, and other educational facilities on campus.[6][7]
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The Arena is home to GCU ‘Lopes men’s and women’s basketball. The Arena will also be host to Christian and secular concerts and 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
Third Day
There are over 5,300 seats in the 135,000-square-foot Arena. There are also five concession stands (including three pizza ovens), 17 restrooms, four locker rooms, two escalators, two elevators, two grand staircases and a total of four high definition video boards and one high resolution digital ribbon board. The state-of-the-art video boards and ribbon board were installed by Atlanta-based Innovation Sports Marketing. The main video board measures 15 feet tall by 35 feet wide and weighs around three tons.
Design for the Arena was done by 360 Architecture.[8] and Tempe-based Architekton. When construction of the Arena was complete there were a total of 255,000 man hours, 8,870 yards of concrete, 41,000 bricks, 793 tons of structural steel, 75 miles of electrical wiring, and 2,300 light fixtures
Notable and exciting features include many large windows providing natural light, ceiling beams signed by GCU employees and students, a vault of Bibles buried at center court and an outdoor balcony with views of the Camelback Road campus. There are only 42 steps from event level to concourse level to ensure that every seat in the GCU Arena is a good one.
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is consistently ranked among the top colleges offering online courses by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, FoxNews.com, Online Education Database (OEDb) and more. Offering both online and campus-based degree programs, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional. For more information visit www.gcu.edu