Cadence Bank Arena facts for kids
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| Location | 375 East Main Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 |
| Coordinates | 34°15′36″N 88°42′00″W / 34.260°N 88.700°W |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Field size | 32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) without ice 209.5 ft (63.9 m) total floor length with south risers extended* 234 ft (71 m) total floor space with south risers folded* 130 ft (40 m) total width* 70 ft (21 m) width seating* * (no ice) |
| Opened | October 9, 1993 |
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The Cadence Bank Arena is a large building in Tupelo, Mississippi. It's a "multi-purpose" arena, which means it can be used for many different kinds of events. It has seats for up to 10,000 people!
This arena has had a few different names over the years. It started as Tupelo Coliseum. Later, it was known as BancorpSouth Center and BancorpSouth Arena. Today, it's named after the local Cadence Bank.
The arena opened in 1993. It was built on the spot where a shopping mall used to be. The old mall closed in 1990, and the arena was created from that space. It cost about $16 million to build.
Over the years, many sports teams have called this arena home. These include the Tupelo FireAnts and Mississippi MudCats for arena football. Ice hockey teams like the Tupelo T-Rex also played here. Soccer teams, like the Tupelo Hound Dogs, used the arena too.
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Exciting Events at Cadence Bank Arena
The Cadence Bank Arena is a popular spot for all sorts of fun events. From thrilling sports games to amazing concerts, there's always something happening.
Sports Competitions
The arena has hosted many exciting sports events. It can hold 8,000 fans for sports like basketball and even rodeos.
Here are some of the big sports events that have taken place:
- WCW Uncensored (1995) (a professional wrestling event)
- WCW Uncensored (1996) (another professional wrestling event)
- WCW Spring Stampede (1997) (a professional wrestling event)
- The Gulf South Conference Basketball Tournament (a college basketball competition) from 2001 to 2005.
The famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team has also visited the arena many times. In 1996, one game for the Memphis Pharaohs (an arena football team) was played here.
In 2008, the arena even hosted a college ice hockey game. The Mississippi State Bulldogs played against Loyola University New Orleans. This was the first ice hockey game there since the T-Rex team left in 2003.
In 2010, a big college basketball game happened here. The Memphis Tigers played against the LSU Tigers.
Live Music Concerts
Many famous musicians have performed at the Cadence Bank Arena. The arena can be set up for smaller concerts too, with about 4,500 seats.
Some of the amazing artists who have played here include:
- Elton John
- Backstreet Boys
- Journey
- Toby Keith
- Brad Paisley
- Florida Georgia Line
- Kenny Chesney
- Aerosmith
- Tim McGraw
- Faith Hill
- Miranda Lambert
- Chris Young
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Rae Sremmurd
- Dwight Yoakam
- Reba McEntire
- Carrie Underwood
Other Uses for the Arena
Besides sports and concerts, the arena is also used for other events. It hosts trade shows and conventions. These events use a large amount of space for exhibits and meetings.
More Information
- BancorpSouth Arena Official Website: http://www.bcsarena.com/
| Preceded by Pyramid Arena |
Home of the Memphis Pharaohs 1996 (One game) |
Succeeded by Rose Garden Arena |
