Pinnacle Bank Arena facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Pinnacle Bank Arena

PBA "The Vault"
Former names	West Haymarket Arena
Location	400 Pinnacle Arena Drive Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 United States.
Coordinates	40°49′4″N 96°42′48″W / 40.81778°N 96.71333°W / 40.81778; -96.71333
Owner	City of Lincoln
Operator	ASM Global
Executive suites	36
Capacity	15,500 (Basketball) 14,620 (End Stage) 16,130 (Center Stage) 15,290 (Volleyball) 12,700 (Ice) 14,660 (Boxing) 10,900 (Half-House)
Surface	Multi-surface
Construction
Broke ground	September 7, 2011
Built	September 2011 – August 2013
Opened	August 16, 2013
Construction cost	$180,797,782 ($227 million in 2022 dollars )
Architect	DLR Group BVH (Arena Exterior) Clark Enersen Partners (landscape & hardscape design, parking)
Project manager	Paula Yancey (PC Sports)
Structural engineer	Buro Happold
Services engineer	M–E Engineers, Inc.
General contractor	Mortenson/Hampton
Tenants
Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball (2013–Present) Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball (2013–Present)

Pinnacle Bank Arena is a large indoor stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. It's located in the city's West Haymarket area. This arena was finished in 2013. It became the new home for the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams. Before this, they played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

The arena got its name because Pinnacle Bank bought the naming rights. They paid $11.25 million for 25 years. The very first event held here was a graduation ceremony in August 2013. A month later, the famous singer Michael Bublé performed the first concert. Many other popular artists like P!nk, Jason Aldean, and Elton John also performed that fall.

The Nebraska basketball teams played their first games at the arena in November 2013. The women's team won against UCLA, and the men's team defeated FGCU. The arena is also a key place for Nebraska's state high school basketball tournaments.

What's Inside?

Pinnacle Bank Arena has many cool features for visitors.

• It has 36 special suites for groups.
• There are 20 loge boxes, which are smaller private seating areas.
• You can find 832 club seats, offering a premium view.
• There are 73 places to buy food and drinks.
• Two private club lounges offer a more relaxed space.
• You can also visit the Husker Authentic Team store to buy gear.

Events and Concerts

Pinnacle Bank Arena hosts a wide variety of exciting events and concerts. From sports to live shows, there's always something happening!

Fun Events

Many different types of events come to the arena.

• Comedy Shows: Famous comedians like Jeff Dunham and Larry the Cable Guy have made people laugh here.
• Family Shows: You can see popular shows like Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Jam, Disney Junior Live, Disney on Ice, and Sesame Street Live.
• Sports: Besides basketball, the arena has hosted WWE SmackDown wrestling, professional rodeos, and even NBA preseason games. For example, the Chicago Bulls played the Dallas Mavericks here.
• Other Unique Events: The arena has also welcomed shows like Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour and Cirque du Soleil.

Music Concerts

Many of the world's biggest music stars have performed at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Here are just a few examples of the amazing artists who have played here:

Images for kids

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  The main entrance of Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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  The basketball court inside the arena.

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  The north entrance of Pinnacle Bank Arena.

See also

In Spanish: Pinnacle Bank Arena para niños