Worthen Arena
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Features
Worthen Arena is also the site of other events, including concerts (seating capacity 11,500[4] end-stage, 8,800 270 degree end-stage, 7,200 180-degree end-stage, and 5,500 half-house), trade shows (Script error: No such module "convert". of space on the arena floor) and other special events. It features eight permanent and six portable concession stands, two permanent souvenir stands, a press room, two loading docks, and an arena lounge. It stands between Script error: No such module "convert". from the floor to the ceiling.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Upgrades
In 2015, a new Daktronics six-panel video board was installed above center court,[4] as well as new scoreboards in the corners of the court. The upgrades were capped off with an upgraded court.[5]
See also
- List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas
- List of indoor arenas in the United States
- List of music venues in the United States
References
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