Oakland Arena, Indoor sports arena in Oakland, United States
Oakland Arena is an indoor sports venue in Oakland, United States, forming part of a larger sports complex. The round facility features several levels of seating arranged around a central event space and offers modern amenities for different types of gatherings.
Designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill, the building opened on November 9, 1966, as part of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex. Over the decades it underwent several renovations and served as home ground for different regional sports teams.
For many years basketball games and concerts brought fans together from across the Bay Area for loud evenings filled with energy. The venue became a familiar gathering point where sports enthusiasts and music lovers shared memorable moments under the same roof.
The building can hold more than 19,000 spectators and has several entrances that help with the flow of visitors. Parking areas are located nearby, and inside you will find stands selling drinks and snacks.
The franchise attendance record was set on February 20, 2008, when 20,711 spectators filled the arena for a Warriors–Celtics game, surpassing the 20,705 who had watched a Lakers game on December 14, 2007. During the Warriors' resurgence from 2012 to 2019, the building was nicknamed "Roaracle" for the decibel levels reached at games.
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