The $180 million arena opened in 2002 and it’s the most unique of the new breed of facilities because of its rodeo connection. Most new arenas are designed to accommodate basketball and hockey, but SBC Center was designed with rodeo in mind, as in the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. The sightlines for basketball, hockey and rodeo were evaluated and the optimum for the combination of events was designed and constructed into the building’s seating bowl.

Ellerbe Becket currently is working on its 17th NBA/NHL arena in Kansas City.*

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*The Downtown Arena Design Team in Kansas City is composed of Ellerbe Becket, HOK S + V + E, 360 Architecture and Rafael Architects.

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