T-Mobile Center
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T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center) is a multi-purpose
History
The arena is owned by the city of Kansas City, Missouri.
The complete exterior glass
In early 2006,
Sprint Center opened on October 10, 2007, inaugurated by an Elton John concert three days later.[8][9]
In April 2020, T-Mobile US became the naming rights partner by completing a merger with Sprint Corporation.[10] On July 9, 2020, Sprint Center was officially renamed to T-Mobile Center.[11] Changes include an entrance specifically for T-Mobile customers, a lounge with tables that can charge smartphones wirelessly, charging stations all over the arena, T-Mobile 5G coverage, and a monument outside saying "Heart KC".[12]
Gallery
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2016 Big 12 Wrestling Championship.
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The arena and Power & Light District, from the convention center in 2011.
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2016 Built Ford Tough PBR Kansas City Clash
Events
Since the arena's construction, various city officials of Kansas City have been in discussions with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) about possible expansion or relocation of a professional hockey and/or basketball franchise for the arena; however, neither league has yet approved a team to play in T-Mobile Center (though there were rumors about the Pittsburgh Penguins possibly moving in 2006).[13][14]
The arena hosted the
The arena held Missouri's first UFC event for UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis on April 15, 2017.[16] On April 15, 2023, the UFC returned to the arena for UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen.[17]
It hosted the former
The venue was a regular stop for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR)’s Premier Series for several years. Since 2022, it serves as the home venue of the PBR’s Kansas City Outlaws during the PBR Team Series season in the summer and autumn.
References
- ^ "Sprint Center Sells Out Kings-Penguins NHL Preseason Contest". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "Sprint Center". Archived from the original on April 9, 2009.
- ^ "Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri".
- ^ "Projects". walterpmoore.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO – M-E Engineers Inc". me-engineers.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "Sprint Center". Walter P Moore. March 4, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Official site Sprint Center construction cost". February 16, 2009. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009.
- ^ Elton John made Saturday night alright for a concert Kansas City Star, October 13, 2007.
- ^ Elton John to open Sprint Center Kansas City Star, July 26, 2007.
- ^ T‑Mobile Completes Merger with Sprint to Create the New T‑Mobile T-Mobile USA, April 1, 2020.
- ^ Hardy, Kevin (July 9, 2020). "Following T-Mobile merger, downtown Kansas City's Sprint Center will get a new name". The Kansas City Star.
- ^ T-Mobile Center Unboxed: Kansas City's Exciting New Venue | T-Mobile, retrieved April 29, 2022
- ^ Keeler, Sean (October 16, 2014). "With the NBA and KC, never say never – though we're getting close". Fox Sports Kansas City. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "KC again left in the cold as NHL commissioner says 'no' to expansion". Kansas City Star. October 7, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ Center, Sprint. "2017 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship – Sprint Center". sprintcenter.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ McCarter, Nathan (April 15, 2017). "Johnson vs. Reis Results: Winner and Reaction from UFC on Fox 24". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.