The Alaska Airlines Center is a 5,000-seat arena on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus at 3550 Providence Drive. It opened with a grand opening on September 5, 2014 and cost $109 million.[1]
| Location | 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage |
|---|---|
| Opened | September 2014 |
| Cost | $109 million |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Naming deal announced | March 21, 2013 |
| Former names | UAA Community Arena, Seawolf Arena |
Building and funding
The arena stands on the UAA campus next to Providence Alaska Medical Center. The Board of Regents approved the design on June 3, 2011 and groundbreaking was in 2012. Funding came from $15 million in the fiscal 2009 capital budget, $60 million from bonds approved by voters in 2010 and $34 million from the fiscal 2012 capital budget.[1]
Use
UAA Seawolves teams for all sports except ice hockey play there, including basketball and volleyball, while ice hockey plays at the Sullivan Arena. UAA and Alaska Airlines announced the naming-rights agreement on March 21, 2013. The arena was earlier called the UAA Community Arena, Seawolf Arena and Seawolf Sports Arena, and it was expected to attract tenants who rent the Sullivan Arena.[1]
Earthquake damage
The November 30, 2018 magnitude 7.0 earthquake broke sprinklers and flooded the gymnasium. No injuries were reported.[1]
FAQs
When did the Alaska Airlines Center open? September 2014.
How many seats does it have? 5,000.
Which teams play there? UAA Seawolves teams except ice hockey.
Sources
Key facts
- 5,000 seats
- Opened September 2014
Quick checkHow much did the Alaska Airlines Center cost?Show answer
$109 million
Sources
- Wikipedia. Alaska Airlines Center. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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