Addition Financial Arena
Addition Financial Arena (formerly known as CFE Arena and UCF Arena) is a sports and entertainment arena located near Orlando in Orange County, Florida, United States, on the main campus of the University of Central Florida. It was constructed beginning in 2006 as a replacement for the original UCF arena, and as a part of Knights Plaza. The arena is home to the UCF Knights men's and women's basketball teams. The arena also hosted the annual Science Olympiad in 2012 and 2014.
"The Dungeon" | |
| Former names | CFE Arena (2013–2019) UCF Arena (2007–2013) UCF Convocation Center (planning/construction) |
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| Location | 12777 Gemini Blvd N Orlando, Florida 32816-8041 |
| Coordinates | 28.6068°N 81.1976°W |
| Public transit | UCF Transit Center, |
| Owner | University of Central Florida |
| Operator | Spectra Experiences |
| Capacity | 10,000
Sports
Concerts
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| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2006 |
| Opened | September 8, 2007 |
| Construction cost | $107 million ($155 million in 2022 dollars) |
| Architect | HOK Sport Venue Event |
| Structural engineer | Bliss & Nyitray, Inc. |
| Services engineer | Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. |
| General contractor | KUD International |
| Tenants | |
| UCF Knights (NCAA) (2007–present) Orlando Fantasy (LFL) (2010) Orlando Predators (AFL) (2014) Florida Mutineers (CDL) (2020–present) Central Florida Crusaders (NISL) (2022–present) Orlando Valkyries (PVF) (2024–present) | |
| Website | |
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The arena is 252,000 square feet (23,000 m2) and boasts a capacity of over 9,400 for basketball, and has 17 luxury suites. As of January 2022, the attendance record for the arena is 10,011, the arena's first and only ever sellout crowd, for a March 22, 2017 NIT Quarterfinals matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini. The theater can be configured for concerts, family events, musical theatre, commencements, and other stage shows and sporting events. Local high schools often host graduations at the arena. One of UCF's biggest events, Knight-Thon, is also held at the arena. The fundraiser is a dance marathon which raises money for Children's Miracle Network. The Addition Financial Arena is owned by the university, and is managed by Oak View Group.