H-E-B Center at Cedar Park facts for kids
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Exterior of venue
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 H-E-B Center
Location in Texas
H-E-B Center
Location in the United States
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| Full name | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park |
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| Former names | Cedar Park Center (2009–2016) |
| Address | 2100 Avenue of the Stars |
| Location | Cedar Park, Texas, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 30°32′29″N 97°49′13″W / 30.5414°N 97.8202°W |
| Owner | City of Cedar Park |
| Operator | Texas Stars LP |
| Capacity | 8,700 Ice hockey: 6,778 |
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| Broke ground | June 10, 2008 |
| Opened | September 25, 2009 |
| Construction cost | $55 million ($74.8 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs |
| Project manager | Frew Management Group, LLC |
| Structural engineer | Moore Engineers |
| Services engineer | M-E Engineers, Inc. |
| General contractor | Hunt Construction Group |
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The H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is a large indoor building in Cedar Park, Texas, close to Austin, Texas. It's a popular spot for many exciting events!
This arena is the home for two sports teams: the Texas Stars hockey team (part of the American Hockey League) and the Austin Spurs basketball team (part of the NBA G League).
The H-E-B Center can hold up to 8,700 people for different events. For ice hockey games, it has 6,778 seats. The city of Cedar Park owns the arena, and a company called Texas Stars L.P. manages it. Since it opened, the center has hosted many fun events like sports games, concerts, and even high school graduation ceremonies.
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Building the H-E-B Center
How the Arena Started
Construction for the arena began in 2008. It cost about $55 million to build this amazing place. Many local groups worked together to make it happen. The H-E-B Center officially opened its doors in September 2009.
The very first event held at the arena was a concert by the famous country music singer George Strait. This happened on September 25, 2009.
A New Name for the Center
For its first few years, the arena was known as the Cedar Park Center. Then, on April 22, 2016, a company called H-E-B bought the rights to name the building. That's when it became known as the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, which is its name today.
Exciting Events at the Center
The H-E-B Center has hosted many memorable events over the years. It's a place where people can enjoy all kinds of entertainment.
Sports and Wrestling Shows
On February 18, 2011, the center hosted a mixed martial arts (MMA) event called ShoMMA 14. Fighters like Lyle Beerbohm and Pat Healy competed in front of a live audience.
The arena has also been a popular spot for professional wrestling. It hosted an episode of AEW Dynamite on February 12, 2020. Later, it welcomed Fyter Fest on July 14, 2021. Most recently, the center hosted NXT The Great American Bash on July 30, 2023.
Music Concerts and Championships
On November 11, 2018, the popular singer Ozuna performed at the arena as part of his Aura Tour. Many fans came to enjoy his music!
The center also hosted the first-ever "X Cup" championship game on September 10, 2022. This was the final game of the 2022 X League season.
