Sioux Falls Arena

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Sioux Falls Arena
Location 1201 North West Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104
Broke ground 1959
Opened 1961
Owner City of Sioux Falls
Operator SMG
Surface Multi-surface
Construction cost $1,480,000[1]
($11.6 million in 2014 dollars[ 1])
Architect Spitznagel and Associates[2]
Capacity Basketball: 6,113
Hockey: 4,760
Tenants
Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA/D-League) (1989–2013)
Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) (1999–present)
Sioux Falls Storm (IFL) (2000–present)

The Sioux Falls Arena is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The facility was built in 1961. It seats 6,113, for basketball games and 4,760, for indoor football and hockey.[3]

It was the home of the Sioux Falls Skyforce basketball team (1989-2013), the Sioux Falls Storm indoor football team and the Sioux Falls Stampede ice hockey team, as well as a variety of state high school championship events.

Sioux Falls Arena has hosted the men's and women's Summit League Basketball Championship since 2009.

References

  1. Reuter, George S.; Reuter, Helen H. (1965). Democracy and Quality Education. Paddock Publications for Educational Research Association of the U.S.A. 
  2. Michelle L. Dennis (2007). "Post-World War II Architecture in South Dakota". Preservation. State of South Dakota. Retrieved November 22, 2011. 
  3. http://www.siouxfallscvb.com/sfArena.cfm

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Coordinates: 43°33′43.49″N 96°44′57.60″W / 43.5620806°N 96.7493333°W / 43.5620806; -96.7493333

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