Comerica Center
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Comerica Center (previously Deja Blue Arena and Dr Pepper Arena) is a multi-purpose arena in Frisco, Texas. It is the home of the Texas Legends of the NBA G League and the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League, as well as the executive offices and practice facility of the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars. The arena is also used for concerts and other live entertainment events. It seats between 5,000 and 7,000 people and has a 2,100-vehicle parking garage.[1]
Arena information and history
The Comerica Center encompasses the Dallas Stars' practice facility, executive offices, community ice rink and a 6,000 seat multipurpose arena.[2]
The center originally opened in 2003 with a 3,500 seat main venue. The
In 2008, the arena was closed to commence a $39 million renovation project, which was completed in June 2009. The renovations increased the arena's capacity to 6,000 seats, and added a 1,000-space parking garage, 12 luxury suites, and a VIP club. Once renovations were complete in the fall of 2009, the arena's name was changed to Dr Pepper Arena (2009-19).[3]
Current sports
The Comerica Center is home of the
The Comerica Center is also home to the
The World Olympic Gymnastics Academy hosts the annual WOGN Classic meet at the arena, which has competitions from levels 1-10 as well as an International elite competition.
Past sports
The arena served as the home of the Texas Tornado team of the North American Hockey League, from 2003 until 2013, when the team was sold and moved to North Richland Hills.[6]
Multiple
The arena's south parking lot has served as the Metroplex venue for some of Cirque du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau shows, while the arena itself has served as a Metroplex venue for its arena shows.
The arena hosted the
On March 23–26, 2016, the Comerica Center hosted the
In 2021, Comerica Center hosted a majority of the
References
- ^ Cohn, Justin A. (December 10, 2017). "Ants staying? Coliseum optimistic | Mad Ants | The Journal Gazette". JournalGazette.net. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
Most G League teams play in arenas smaller than the Coliseum with the smallest attendance average this season being the South Bay Lakers' 614 at the Los Angeles Lakes' practice facility, the Toyota Sports Center, and the largest being the Texas Legends' 5,628 at Comerica Center.
- ^ a b "Stars, Comerica Bank announce naming rights agreement for Comerica Center". NHL.com (Press release). Dallas Stars. January 18, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Dr Pepper Arena reopens in June". Dallas Business Journal. April 30, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Frisco nabs NBA minor league team". Dallas Business Journal. June 18, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Hunt, Stephen (May 1, 2021). "Finally Ready for Takeoff". Frisco STYLE. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Wadsworth, Krista (July 29, 2013). "Texas Tornado hockey franchise leaves Frisco". Community Impact. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Irvine, Cameron (August 28, 2017). "Texas Revolution to Celebrate Pro Sports in Frisco, Announce Move to Dr Pepper Arena Wednesday, Aug. 30". Texas Revolution. Retrieved December 10, 2017.