Kaseya Center, Indoor arena in downtown Miami, United States.
The Kaseya Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Miami, built starting in 1998 as a replacement for the Miami Arena and designed by Arquitectonica and 360 Architecture. Its facade combines a rounded white corner tower with three dark horizontal slits, a tall pale wall holding a recessed grid of square windows with a wide red panel at its center, and a broad plain white wall with thin vertical seams. A flat white roof edge caps the structure, which stands behind trees and a street.
The venue opened on December 31, 1999, with an inaugural concert by Gloria Estefan setting the tone for its first days. The Miami Heat basketball team began playing their home games here shortly after.
The arena's name has changed with its sponsors: American Airlines, then FTX in 2021, briefly Miami-Dade Arena, and Kaseya from 2023. Shakira has performed here more than any other singer, 11 concerts in all, including five on her 2006 tour, the most by one artist on a single tour at this venue.
The location has convenient public transportation access, with the Freedom Tower Metromover station within a short walk from the main entrance. Visitors can navigate the grounds easily thanks to clear signage and accessible entry points.
The facility includes a custom scoreboard system designed by artist Christopher Janney that responds to game actions and live performances. This technical feature creates a synchronized visual experience that goes beyond typical sports venue displays.
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