Adventist Health Arena, indoor arena in Stockton, California, US
Adventist Health Arena is a large multipurpose hall in downtown Stockton, California, situated on the waterfront next to Stockton Ballpark. It holds approximately eight thousand to twelve thousand seats and features large ceiling-mounted screens, a clear sound system, multiple private suites with their own bars and outdoor patios, and meeting rooms inside.
The arena opened in late 2005 with its first event being a Neil Diamond concert in December of that year. Since its establishment, it has grown into a center for entertainment and sports events and has become a key part of downtown Stockton.
The arena's name changed on October 24, 2023, when Adventist Health and ASM Global announced a partnership renaming the city's facility. Its calendar mixes Stockton Kings basketball and Stockton Thunder hockey with concerts, WWE house shows and mixed martial arts; the 2008 EliteXC: Unfinished Business event was held here. On December 9, 2009, a California Golden Bears versus Pacific Tigers basketball game drew 8,704 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch the Tigers in Stockton.
The arena is easily accessible with nearby parking and public transportation options, along with wide aisles for easy movement inside. It is best to arrive early to find parking and settle in before the event starts.
The arena was originally home to the Stockton Thunder, a hockey team that played its first game here in 2005 with a 4-0 victory shortly after opening. Today it houses the Stockton Kings, an NBA G League basketball team that relocated from Nevada in 2018 and quickly became a local favorite.
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