Budweiser Events Center facts for kids
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| Location | 5290 Arena Circle Loveland, Colorado 80538 |
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| Owner | Larimer County |
| Operator | Global Spectrum |
| Capacity | 7,200 (concerts) 5,289 (ice hockey) |
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| Broke ground | August 26, 2002 |
| Opened | September 20, 2003 |
| Construction cost | $28 million ($44.5 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | PBK Architects Inc. Bullock Smith & Partners Kenney & Associates Inc. |
| Structural engineer | KL&A, Inc. |
| Services engineer | US Engineering Co. |
| General contractor | Neenan Construction Co. |
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| Colorado Eagles (AHL) (2003–present) Colorado Chill (NWBL) (2004–2006) Colorado Lightning (PASL) (2008–2009) Colorado Ice/Crush (IFL) (2009–2017) Denver Dream (LFL) (2017–2019) |
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The Budweiser Events Center is a large arena in Loveland, Colorado. It's a place where many different events happen. You can watch exciting sports games, listen to famous musicians, and see fun family shows here.
This arena is located on The Ranch, which is a big fairgrounds and events complex in Larimer County, Colorado. The county owns the arena, and a company called Global Spectrum helps manage it.
The Budweiser Events Center is the home ice for the Colorado Eagles ice hockey team. Many other sports teams have also played here in the past. These include the Colorado Lightning (indoor soccer), the Colorado Chill (women's basketball), and the Denver Dream (women's football). The Colorado Ice/Crush (indoor football) also played here for many years.
The arena has seats for 7,200 people during concerts. For ice hockey games, it can hold 5,289 fans. It also has special club seats and luxury suites for a more private viewing experience.
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Discover the Arena's History
When Did the Budweiser Events Center Open?
The construction of the Budweiser Events Center was finished in 2003. The very first event took place on September 20, 2003. It was a sold-out exhibition hockey game. The Colorado Avalanche played against the Florida Panthers.
What Records Have Been Set Here?
The Colorado Eagles hockey team set an amazing record at the arena. On January 12, 2008, they had their 145th straight regular season game sellout. This was a new record for minor league professional hockey.
If you include playoff games, the Eagles sold out 181 games in a row! This means every single game during their first four and a half years of playing was completely full.
Explore Notable Events at the Center
What Big Sports Events Have Been Hosted?
The Budweiser Events Center has hosted several important sports events. In 2009, the Colorado Eagles were proud to host the Central Hockey League All-Star Game right here.
What Famous Performers and Shows Have Visited?
Many famous musicians have performed at the Events Center. These include Widespread Panic, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Yes, and ZZ Top.
Top comedians have also made people laugh here. Some of them are Bill Cosby, Ron White, Carlos Mencia, Gabriel Iglesias, and Larry the Cable Guy.
Beyond music and comedy, the arena has welcomed many family-friendly shows. You might have seen Cirque Du Soleil, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, The Wiggles, and Sesame Street Live. Even The Harlem Globetrotters have shown off their basketball skills here!
