The Broadmoor World Arena (originally known as the Colorado Springs World Arena) in Colorado Springs, Colorado is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena and entertainment venue. The arena opened in 1998. In addition to the main arena, the adjacent Ice Hall contains two practice rinks, one NHL-sized and one Olympic-sized.
 The east side of the arena's exterior. | |
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| Former names | Colorado Springs World Arena (1998–2014) |
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| Location | 3185 Venetucci Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80906 |
| Coordinates | 38°47′18″N 104°47′39″W / 38.7883°N 104.7943°W |
| Owner | CSWA |
| Operator | AEG / ASM Global [3] |
| Capacity | 7,750 (hockey) 8,099 (basketball) 9,000 (concert) |
| Surface | 200' x 100' (hockey) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 1, 1996[1] |
| Opened | January 16, 1998[2] |
| Construction cost | $58.8 million (entire complex) ($110 million in 2023 dollars[4]) |
| Architect | HOK Sport[5] James W. Nakai and Associates |
| Structural engineer | Walter P. Moore[6] |
| Services engineer | M–E Engineers, Inc.[7] |
| General contractor | GE Johnson Construction Company[8] |
| Tenants | |
| Colorado College Tigers (NCAA) (1998–2021) Colorado Gold Kings (WCHL) (1998–2002) Rocky Mountain Thunder (IPFL) (1999) | |
The facility is home to world-class concerts and events, the Broadmoor Skating Club (BSC), numerous elite figure skaters, and the Colorado Gold Speedskating Club. It was home to the US National Short Track Speedskating Team until the summer of 2007 when the team moved to Utah Olympic Oval. The World Arena also manages the Pikes Peak Center, a performing arts center located in downtown Colorado Springs.
The building serves as a replacement for the original Broadmoor World Arena, which opened in 1938. Demolished in 1994, it was the former home of the BSC and Colorado College hockey programs and site of the first ten NCAA hockey championships.
History
editIt was originally named the Colorado Springs World Arena. However, in April 2014, after an agreement with the Anschutz Entertainment Group, owners of The Broadmoor resort, it was formally renamed the Broadmoor World Arena.[9]
The arena hosted the 1999, 2000, and 2001 editions of Skate America.
From 2001 to 2005, the PBR, which at the time was headquartered in Colorado Springs, hosted a Bud Light Cup (now the Unleash the Beast Series) event at this venue. After 2005, the PBR's headquarters relocated to Pueblo, Colorado, thus halting the production of this event. However, this event was brought back to the World Arena in 2014 after a 9-year hiatus (though the PBR is still headquartered in Pueblo).
Prior to the opening of Ed Robson Arena in 2021, the arena hosted the Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team of the NCHC.
References
edit- ^ "World Arena Breaks Ground". The Denver Post. June 2, 1996. p. C-07. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "New Arena, New Era Springs Christens Its Gem in Style". The Gazette (Colorado Springs). January 17, 1998. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Laden, Rich (May 4, 2014). "Entertainment Giant AEG Will Expand World Arena's Offerings in Colorado Springs, Experts Say". The Gazette (Colorado Springs). Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Colorado Springs World Arena". Populous. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Structural Projects Arenas". Walter P. Moore. Archived from the original on April 28, 1999. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Sports Arenas". M–E Engineers, Inc. Archived from the original on February 15, 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Projects Current & Recent". GE Johnson Construction Company. Archived from the original on March 2, 1999. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Moix, Cameron (April 16, 2014). "AEG Deal Results in New Name, More Events for World Arena". Colorado Springs Business Journal. Retrieved January 3, 2015.