Florence Center, Multi-purpose sports venue in Florence, South Carolina
Florence Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Florence, South Carolina, known as the Florence Civic Center until it rebranded in November 2017. Its capacity varies by event, from about 5,000 to 7,500 spectators, and it hosts basketball, wrestling, hockey, concerts and the Florence Symphony Orchestra.
The arena was known as the Florence Civic Center until it rebranded in November 2017. It hosted the WWE In Your House pay-per-view in 1996, when a storm cut the power and broadcast signal, and the card was re-telecast two nights later from North Charleston. Since 2005 it has hosted the annual Darlington Car Hauler Parade that opens Goodyear 400 race week.
Since 2005 the arena has kicked off Goodyear 400 race week at Darlington Raceway with the annual Darlington Car Hauler Parade. It also hosts the South Carolina High School League basketball championships from 2024 and wrestling championships from 2025, and from the 2025–26 season the Pee Dee IceCats of the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
Visitors should arrive early since parking can be limited during major events. The location is easy to reach and nearby accommodations serve guests coming from out of town.
The arena hosted WWE's In Your House pay-per-view in 1996, when a storm cut the power and the broadcast signal mid-event; the card was re-telecast two nights later from the North Charleston Coliseum. Since 2005 it has also launched the annual Darlington Car Hauler Parade that opens Goodyear 400 race week.
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