Comerica Center facts for kids
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| Former names | Deja Blue Arena (2003–2008) Dr Pepper Arena (2009–2019) |
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| Address | 2601 Avenue of the Stars |
| Location | Frisco, Texas |
| Owner | City of Frisco |
| Operator | Dallas Stars |
| Executive suites | 12 |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 3,500 Basketball: 4,000–4,500 Concerts: 7,000 (standing room only) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
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| Opened | 2003 |
| Renovated | 2008–2009 |
| Construction cost | US$27 million US$39 million (renovation) |
| Architect | Balfour Beatty/HKS, Inc. |
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| Dallas Stars Practice Facility (NHL) (2003–2008, 2009–present) Texas Legends (NBAGL) (2010–present) Frisco Fighters (IFL) (2021–present) Past tenants: Texas Tornado (NAHL) (2003-2008, 2009–2013) Frisco Thunder (IntenseFL) (2007–2008) Dallas Desire (LFL) (2016) Texas Revolution (CIF) (2018) |
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The Comerica Center is a cool sports and entertainment building in Frisco, Texas. It's a place where many exciting things happen! This multi-purpose arena is home to several sports teams.
It is where the Texas Legends play their basketball games. They are part of the NBA G League, which is like a minor league for the NBA. The Frisco Fighters, an Indoor Football League team, also play here.
Beyond games, the Comerica Center is important for the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars. It has their main offices and a special place for them to practice. The arena also hosts concerts and other fun live shows. It can hold between 5,000 and 7,000 people. Plus, there's a big parking garage for 2,100 cars.
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What is Comerica Center?
The Comerica Center is more than just a sports arena. It includes the Dallas Stars' practice area and their main offices. There's also a public ice rink for everyone to enjoy. The main part is a large arena that can seat about 6,000 people.
How the Arena Changed Over Time
The Comerica Center first opened its doors in 2003. Back then, it had 3,500 seats. It was first known as the Deja Blue Arena until 2008. A company called Dr Pepper Snapple Group had the rights to name the arena for many years.
In 2008, the arena closed for a big upgrade. This renovation cost about $39 million and finished in June 2009. The upgrades made the arena much bigger.
- The seating capacity grew to 6,000 seats.
- They added 12 fancy luxury suites.
- A VIP club was built for special guests.
- A large parking garage with 1,000 spaces was added.
After these big changes, the arena's name became Dr Pepper Arena in the fall of 2009. It kept this name until 2019.
On January 18, 2019, Comerica Bank took over the naming rights. This is why it's now called the Comerica Center. This deal also meant the Dallas Stars would continue their partnership with the arena until at least the 2023-24 NHL season.
Sports Teams at Comerica Center
The Comerica Center is a busy place for many different sports.
Current Teams
- Texas Legends: This team is part of the NBA G League. This is the official minor league for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Legends moved to Frisco in 2010. They have played all their home games at the Comerica Center since then.
- Frisco Fighters: This is a professional indoor football team. They play in the Indoor Football League. The Fighters started in 2019. Their first home game at the Comerica Center was on June 5, 2021. This was after their 2020 season was canceled.
The arena also hosts the annual WOGN Classic meet. This event is put on by the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy. It features gymnastics competitions for different skill levels.
Past Teams and Events
Many other sports teams and events have called the Comerica Center home over the years.
- Texas Tornado: This ice hockey team played in the North American Hockey League. They were at the arena from 2003 until 2013. The team then moved to North Richland Hills.
- Indoor Football Teams:
- The Frisco Thunder played here in 2006. They were part of the Intense Football League.
- The Texas Revolution played their 2018 season here. They were in Champions Indoor Football.
- A team called the Frisco Falcons was planned for 2012. However, the team did not start playing.
The Comerica Center has also hosted big tournaments and events:
- Robertson Cup Tournament: This tournament decides the champion of the NAHL. The arena hosted it in 2012 and 2013. The Texas Tornado won the championship in 2012.
- NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Elite Eight: In 2016, the arena hosted this college basketball tournament. Augustana University won the championship.
- National Invitational Tournament: In 2021, the Comerica Center hosted most of this college basketball tournament. This included the championship game on March 28.
The arena's parking lot has even been used for some of Cirque du Soleil's big tent shows. The arena itself has hosted their indoor shows.
