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| Full name | The Venue at the University of Central Florida |
|---|---|
| Former names | UCF Arena (1991–2007) |
| Location | 12777 Gemini Blvd N. Orlando, Florida 32816 United States |
| Coordinates | 28°36′29″N 81°11′49″W / 28.60809°N 81.19689°W |
| Public transit | UCF Transit Center,  |
| Owner | University of Central Florida |
| Operator | Global Spectrum[2] |
| Capacity | 5,100 (1991–2007) 3,000 (General admission)[3] 2,500 (Volleyball)[3] |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1990 (33–34 years) |
| Opened | August 16, 1991 (33 years, 36 days)[1] |
| Renovated | 2007–08[1] |
| Tenants | |
| UCF Knights basketball (NCAA) (1991–2007) UCF Knights volleyball (NCAA) (1991–present) | |
The Venue at UCF is a sports and entertainment arena located near Orlando, Florida, United States on the main campus of The University of Central Florida in unincorporated Orange County.[3] The arena, which was opened in 1991, housed the Knights men's and women's basketball teams from 1991 to 2007, and has served as home to UCF's volleyball team since 1991. The Venue also serves as a practice facility for the university's basketball teams, and houses administrative offices for the same.[3]
The Venue is 87,000 square feet (8,100 m2), and boosts 2,500 fixed seats, or up to 3,000 standing-room general admission.[3] The Venue can be configured for concerts, family events, musical theatre, commencements, and other stage shows and sporting events. The Venue is owned by the university, and is managed by Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor.
- ^ a b "The Venue and UCF Basketball Practice Facility". UCF Athletics Association. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
- ^ "Global Spectrum - University of Central Florida UCF Arena, Orlando, Florida". Global Spectrum. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "The Venue at the University of Central Florida Information and Promoters Guide" (PDF). UCF Athletics Association. Retrieved November 16, 2011.[permanent dead link]