Toyota Center (Kennewick, Washington) facts for kids
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The Coliseum, Retter & Company Theatre
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 Toyota Center
Location in Washington (state)
Toyota Center
Location in the United States
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| Former names | Three Rivers Coliseum (2004–2005) Tri-Cities Coliseum (1988–2004) |
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| Location | 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 46°13′12″N 119°13′01″W / 46.22°N 119.217°W |
| Owner | City of Kennewick |
| Operator | VenuWorks |
| Capacity | 7,200 (concerts) 6,519 (basketball) 5,694 (hockey) 2,081 (theatre) |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
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| Broke ground | 1987 |
| Opened | November 19, 1988 37 years ago |
| Construction cost | $10 million ($24.7 million in 2022 ) |
| Architect | PBK Architects, Inc. |
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| Tri-City Americans (WHL) (1988–present) Tri-City Chinook (CBA) (1991–1995) Tri-Cities Fever (AF2/NIFL/IFL) (2005–2016) Tri-Cities Fire (AWFC) (2019) |
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The Toyota Center is a big building in Kennewick, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest part of the United States. It's a place where many different events happen.
This arena first opened in 1988 and was called the Tri-Cities Coliseum. In 2004, its name changed to the Three Rivers Coliseum. This was to match the Three Rivers Convention Center built right next to it. Then, in October 2005, the city of Kennewick made a deal with Toyota. Toyota agreed to pay $2 million over ten years for the naming rights. This money helps the city make important improvements to the building. There's also a smaller building nearby, called "Toyota Arena," which was built in 1998.
The Toyota Center is located west of central Kennewick. It's just northwest of Vista Field, an airport that closed in 2013. The ground level of the center is about 500 feet (152 meters) above sea level.
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Sports Events at Toyota Center
The Toyota Center is the home for the Tri-City Americans hockey team. This team plays in the Western Hockey League. Many exciting hockey games happen here.
Past Sports Teams and Games
In the past, the center was also home to other sports teams. These included the Tri-City Chinook basketball team. They played in the Continental Basketball Association. The Tri-Cities Fever indoor football team also played here. They were part of different indoor football leagues. The arena can hold about 6,000 people for hockey games.
Special Sports Competitions
The Toyota Center hosted ice hockey games during the 1990 Goodwill Games. These games took place in Seattle. The center was used because the main stadium in Seattle was busy. It has also hosted state championships for high school volleyball. These exciting tournaments happen every November.
Concerts and Live Shows
The Toyota Center is a popular spot for concerts. It can hold up to 7,715 people for music events. It also hosts many other fun shows. These include banquets, ice shows, and circuses. Trade shows also use the large space, which is about 27,132 square feet (2,520 square meters).
The Retter and Company Theatre
A special part of the facility is called the "Retter and Company Theatre." This area is set up for Broadway shows. It is sponsored by local real estate companies. This means you can see popular stage plays right here!
Famous Performers and Records
Many famous music acts have performed at the Toyota Center. These include Alice Cooper, Avenged Sevenfold, and Shinedown. Avenged Sevenfold holds the record for the largest concert attendance. They had a sellout crowd of 6,842 fans. The legendary rock band KISS also performed here on July 10, 2016. A concert by Shinedown was even filmed at the Toyota Center. It was shown on TV with the title Madness from Washington State.
Other Community Events
The Toyota Center hosts many different community gatherings. For example, Jehovah's Witnesses conventions are held here every July.
Wrestling and Family Fun
The arena has also hosted many professional wrestling events. These are often WWE shows. They come to Kennewick when WWE is taping big events in nearby cities. The Toyota Center also welcomes children's events. Shows like Sesame Street Live Make a New Friend! bring fun for all ages.
See also
- List of sports venues with the name Toyota
