Kia Center, Sports arena in Downtown Orlando, United States.
The Kia Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Orlando with seating for roughly 18,800 spectators distributed across several tiers and equipped with electronic scoreboards along the walls. The facility features wide concourses, concession stands on each level, and a roof fitted with a lighting system that adapts to different events throughout the year.
The arena opened in 2010 as Amway Center, replacing Amway Arena, which was built in 1989. The city of Orlando owns the venue, while the Orlando Magic controlled planning and construction; Populous was named architect of record in 2007. On December 20, 2023, the arena was renamed Kia Center in partnership with Kia America.
The arena has been called Kia Center since December 20, 2023, when a partnership with Kia America replaced the Amway name that had been in place since 2009. It is home to the Orlando Magic, the Orlando Solar Bears and, formerly, the Orlando Predators. The building holds more than 340 works of art, about 200 of them photographs, with 14 of the 21 artists from Central Florida.
Visitors can reach the facility by walking from Church Street Station or LYNX Central Station, both located a short distance away. Parking garages are available within the immediate surroundings, offering drivers several options for finding a spot nearby.
Over 1,100 screens are distributed throughout the building, allowing visitors to follow game action and replays from nearly any concourse or level. A large video display measuring roughly 46 by 54 feet (14 by 16 meters) is mounted on the exterior facade, visible to passersby on the street below.
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