UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena, Sports arena in downtown Milwaukee, United States
The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena features a total floor space of 41,700 square feet and accommodates up to 12,700 spectators for various sporting events.
Opening its doors on April 9, 1950, this arena became one of the first venues specifically designed to meet television broadcasting requirements of that era.
The arena's basketball court received international recognition in 1978 when artist Robert Indiana created a distinctive painted design for the MECCA complex.
The Wisconsin Center District manages numerous events throughout the year, including professional hockey games, basketball matches, and large-scale entertainment productions.
During the 1977 NBA All-Star Game held at this arena, basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julius Erving competed against each other.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: April 9, 1950
Official opening: April 9, 1950
Capacity: 12700
Website: http://uwmilwaukeepantherarena.com
GPS coordinates: 43.04222,-87.91694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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