Who plays home games at Fiserv Forum?
Fiserv Forum is the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. It is also the home court of the Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team of Marquette University.
Questions about Fiserv Forum
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When did Fiserv Forum open?
Fiserv Forum officially opened on the 26th of August 2018, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the fourth annual Bucks Block Party. Construction on the arena had begun in 2016, with the official groundbreaking held on the 18th of June that year.
How much did Fiserv Forum cost to build?
Fiserv Forum cost $524 million to build in total. Taxpayers contributed $250 million of that cost, and the city of Milwaukee sold the downtown land for the arena to the team for $1.
Why did the Milwaukee Bucks leave the Bradley Center for Fiserv Forum?
The Bradley Center had become one of the oldest active arenas in the NBA by 2018 and lacked several amenities. Then deputy NBA commissioner Adam Silver toured it on the 18th of September 2013 and said it fell short of league space standards, and the NBA later refused to renew the Bucks' lease past the 2017-18 season.
How many people does Fiserv Forum hold?
Fiserv Forum holds 17,500 people overall. It seats 17,385 for basketball games, 15,178 for ice hockey and indoor football, and can expand to as many as 18,000 for concerts.
Did the Milwaukee Bucks win an NBA championship at Fiserv Forum?
Yes, the Milwaukee Bucks clinched their first NBA championship in 50 years at Fiserv Forum. They beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on the 20th of July 2021.