2300 Arena
2300 Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. Originally known as Viking Hall, the venue has since been named XPW Arena, New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, New Alhambra Arena, Alhambra Arena, The Arena and Asylum Arena. It was known unofficially as ECW Arena when it was home to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1993 to 2001.
"ECW Arena" | |
The entrance to 2300 Arena in August 2016 | |
| Former names | Viking Hall (1986–2002) XPW Arena (2002–2003) New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center (2004–2006) New Alhambra Arena (2006–2008) Alhambra Arena (2008–2009) The Arena (2009–2010) Asylum Arena (2010–2012) |
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| Address | 2300 South Swanson Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°55′3.51″N 75°8′50.01″W |
| Public transit | SEPTA bus: 7, 57, G |
| Owner | Stein & Silverman Family Partnership, Inc. |
| Operator | Roger Artigiani |
| Capacity | 1,300 |
| Record attendance | 1,850 (January 15, 2000) |
| Field size | 58,408 square feet (5,426.3 m2) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | May 14, 1993 |
| Renovated | 2004–2005, 2013–2014 |
| Tenants | |
| South Philly Vikings (1986–2002) Extreme Championship Wrestling (1993–2001) Xtreme Pro Wrestling (2002–2003) Peltz Boxing Promotions (2004–2009) Joe Hand Promotions (2004–2009) Arena Operating, LLC (2012–2013) | |
| Website | |
| 2300 Arena | |
The venue has hosted professional wrestling broadcasts including the first ECW pay-per-view Barely Legal, and the first Dragon Gate USA pay-per-view Enter the Dragon. It has hosted professional boxing broadcasts, including Friday Night Fights and Wednesday Night Fights, which ESPN2 named as their 2006 venue of the year.
Recognized as the birthplace of American hardcore wrestling, the venue has been home to the Hardcore Hall of Fame since 2002.