Schollmaier Arena

Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena, formerly known as Daniel–Meyer Coliseum, is a basketball arena located on the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The arena is part of the Daniel-Meyer Athletics Complex and sits between Amon G. Carter Stadium and Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility. The arena is home to the TCU Horned Frogs Men's and Women's basketball teams. It was built in 1961 and originally named after former TCU football and basketball coach Dutch Meyer and former TCU board member Milton Daniel. As part of the 2015 renovation, the facility was renamed for lead donors Ed & Rae Schollmaier. The facility currently seats 6,800 people.

Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Former namesDaniel-Meyer Coliseum (1961-2015)
Location2900 Stadium Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Coordinates32.708774°N 97.36673°W / 32.708774; -97.36673
OwnerTexas Christian University
OperatorTexas Christian University
Capacity6,800
SurfaceConnor Uni-Force floor
ScoreboardYes
Construction
Broke groundMarch 1961; March 2014
OpenedDecember 14, 1961; November 20, 2015
Renovated2014–2015
ClosedFebruary 2014
DemolishedMarch 2014 (renovations)
Construction cost1961: US$1.45 million
($14.2 million in 2022 dollars)
2015 Renovation: $80 million
Architect1961: Joseph R. Pelich; 2015 Renovation: HKS Inc.
General contractor1961: Cadenheard Company
2015 Renovation: Austin Commercial
Tenants
TCU Horned Frogs (NCAA DI) (1961–present)
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