Classic Center Arena

Classic Center Arena is an indoor arena under-construction in Athens, Georgia.[1][2] It is part of the Classic Center complex and is intended as an upgrade to the 440 Pavilion, a much smaller 2,000-seat arena. It will become the new home of the UGA Ice Dawgs of the College Hockey South conference and a ECHL expansion team.[3] It will have a capacity of 8,500. Opening is planned for February 2024. It is owned by the Unified Government of Athens Clarke County.

Classic Center Arena
LocationAthens, Georgia
Coordinates33°57′40.1″N 83°22′14.9″W
OwnerUnified Government of Athens Clarke County
OperatorClassic Center Authority
Capacity8,500 (in the round concerts)
7,000 (end-stage concerts)
5,500 (hockey)
Construction
Broke groundApril 28, 2022
OpenedFebruary 2024
Construction cost$146 million
ArchitectPerkins + Will and Smallwood
Project managerImpact Construction Management
General contractorJE Dunn Construction
Tenants
UGA Ice Dawgs (2024-)

History

In January 2019, the Classic Center Authority announced their intent to construct the new Classic Center Arena adjacent to the existing site.[4] The arena will be connected to the existing Classic Center, the Multimodal Transportation Center and the downtown district via a new elevated walkway.

References
  1. "Classic Center Asks for Downtown Tax District to Fund Arena". Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  2. "Facility Map".
  3. "Athens is getting a minor league hockey team at Classic Center Arena. Here's what we know". Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  4. "03: Classic Center Arena Project | Athens-Clarke County, GA - Official Website". www.accgov.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
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