Savage Arena
Multi-purpose arena in Toledo, Ohio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Savage Arena (formerly John F. Savage Hall and Centennial Hall) is a multi-purpose arena located in Toledo, Ohio, on the campus of the University of Toledo.
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Full name | John F. Savage Arena |
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Former names | Centennial Hall (1976–88) John F. Savage Hall (1988–2008) |
Address | 2025 N Douglas Rd Toledo, OH 43606 |
Coordinates | 41.660232°N 83.609795°W / 41.660232; -83.609795 |
Owner | University of Toledo |
Capacity | 7,300 |
Construction | |
Opened | 1976 |
Renovated | 2008 |
Architect | SSOE + Ellerbe Becket (AECOM) |
Tenants | |
Toledo Rockets (NCAA) (1976–present) |
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The arena opened in 1976 and originally seated 9,000 for basketball and up to 10,000 for concerts. As part of a $30 million renovation and addition to the arena, completed in 2008, the seating capacity was reduced to 7,300 for basketball and up to 8,300 for concerts. It primarily serves as the home venue for the Toledo Rockets men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team, and also hosts concerts, commencement exercises, and other events.