Tuesday, April 5, 2016

All About the Sprint Center




All About the Sprint Center  | Box Office Ticket Sales
The Sprint Center is a large indoor arena that is used for a variety of entertainment venues, including:

• Football – seating capacity over 17,200
• Hockey – seating capacity over 17,500
• Basketball – seating capacity over 18,900
• Concerts – seating capacity over 19,200

History of Sprint Center

This arena opened in 2007 in Kansas City, Mo., and is located near the Power & Light District. The name of this arena is paid for by the Sprint Telecommunication Company that is headquartered in nearby Overland Park, Kan. The Sprint Center was designed to replace the Kemper Arena that was built during the 1970s. This facility is near to the College Basketball Experience that is part of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. With multiple surfaces for different sports, the Sprint Center is managed by the Anshutz Entertainment Group.
 

Previous and Current Concerts and Sport Activities at Sprint Center

A variety of concerts and sport activities have taken place at the Sprint Center, including:

• Elton John concert – grand opening in 2007
• Garth Brooks – 2007
• Billy Joel and Elton John – 2010
• Roger Waters – 2010
• Jason Aldean – 2012
• Madonna – 2012
• Paul McCartney - 2014
• 2008 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament
• 2009 NCAA Men’s Tournament
• 2013 NCAA Men’s Tournament
• 2010 NCAA Women’s Tournament
• CBE Classic – yearly since 2007
• AVP Pro Beach Volleyball – 2008
• Built Ford Tough Series – yearly since 2008
• National Catholic Youth Conference – 2009
• World Wrestling Entertainment – 2010
• The X Factor auditions - 2012

Learn More about Transportation or Parking

Construction of the Sprint Center required over two years, and the design of the structure was a collaboration of several architectural companies. The majority of the materials were custom-made to create a unique building. Both the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League have considered relocating to Sprint Center. Anyone can view the Sprint Center’s official website to see a seating chart for different venues in addition to learning about transportation and parking at the facility. Ticket holders may have restrictions concerning what they can bring into this arena for a concert or sport activity.
 

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