United Supermarkets Arena

United Supermarkets Arena
Entertainment Showcase of West Texas
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Former namesUnited Spirit Arena (1999–2014)
Location1701 Indiana Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409
Coordinates33°34′52.54″N 101°53′11.89″W / 33.5812611°N 101.8866361°W / 33.5812611; -101.8866361
OwnerTexas Tech University
OperatorTexas Tech University
Capacity15,300 (present)
15,050 (1999–2001)
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundMarch 26, 1997
OpenedOctober 1, 1999
Construction cost$62.775 million
($115 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectRosser International
Joe D. Mckay AIA Architects
Project managerHill International
General contractorCentex Construction Co.
Tenants
Texas Tech Red Raiders (NCAA DI) (1999–present)

United Supermarkets Arena (previously the United Spirit Arena) is a multipurpose arena on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The 15,300-seat arena opened in 1999 and is home to the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball, Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball, and Texas Tech Red Raiders women's volleyball teams.

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