GCU Arena, 7,000-seat, 135,000-square-foot multi-purpose entertainment and athletics facility
GCU Arena is a multi-purpose sports venue in Phoenix that hosts basketball games, concerts, and other events throughout the year. The facility features modern amenities and seating for several thousand spectators across its main floor and upper levels.
GCU Arena opened on September 2, 2011, 15 months after Grand Canyon University announced the project as part of a $200 million campus expansion. It closed on March 3, 2014, for a remodel that raised capacity from 5,000 to 7,000 seats, reopening early on August 23, 2014, with a Switchfoot concert. On December 5, 2023, a naming-rights deal with Global Credit Union renamed it Global Credit Union Arena.
Arrive early to secure parking as the venue can get crowded depending on the event. Check the official website for event details, entry requirements, and recommended arrival times before your visit.
A vault of Bibles is buried beneath center court, and the ceiling beams carry signatures of GCU employees and students. The main video board measures 15 by 35 feet and weighs about three tons. Only 42 steps separate event level from concourse level, so every seat sits close to the action.
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