When did State Farm Arena open and what was the original construction cost?
State Farm Arena opened in 1999 with an original construction cost of $213.5 million.
Questions about State Farm Arena
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who owns and operates State Farm Arena today?
Ownership lies with the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority while operation falls under the Hawks led by Tony Ressler along with investors including Grant Hill.
What is the seating capacity for basketball games at State Farm Arena?
The arena seats 17,608 for basketball games and over 18,000 for concerts.
How many luxury suites are available at State Farm Arena after renovations?
Phase one renovations reduced total suites from 90 down to 40 units plus nine party suites and 1,866 club seats.
Which major concert happened on the 3rd of June 2000 at State Farm Arena?
A notable concert took place on the 3rd of June 2000 when Bruce Springsteen performed American Skin for the first time ever during his second show at the venue.