Wilson Logistics Arena

Wilson Logistics Arena is a multipurpose arena in Springfield, Missouri located on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The stadium opened on January 11, 2024. The stadium replaced the Corwin Auto Arena.

Wilson Logistics Arena

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Address	3001 N Grant Ave Springfield, MO 65803
Coordinates	37°15′09″N 93°17′56″W
Owner	Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Operator	Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Capacity	6,700[1] 4,500 (indoor football)[2]
Record attendance	3,416 (June 1, 2024)
Surface	210' x 85' (indoor football)
Construction
Broke ground	November 17, 2022
Opened	January 11, 2024[3]
Construction cost	$29 million[1]
Architect	BRP Architects[2]
Project manager	Killian Construction Co.[2]
General contractor	Ozark Empire Fairgrounds[2]
Tenants
Ozarks Lunkers (TAL) (2024-present)
Website
www.ozarkempirefair.com

History

Corwin Auto Arena

Corwin Auto Arena was built in the 1960s and served as a livestock arena until being torn down in November 2022. The area had a seating capacity of 2,200.^[4] The Wilson Logistics Arena was constructed on the old Corwin Auto Arena land.

Wilson Logistics Arena

Wilson Logistics, a trucking company, secured 20-year naming rights for the arena for undisclosed price.^[2]

Although the arena was not completed yet, it was open for the 44th Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest on October 6-8, 2023^[5] and the inaugural Springfield Auto Show on November 3-4, 2023.^[6] The arena opened on January 11, 2024.^[3]

Arena Usage

Sports

The stadium currently hosts the Ozarks Lunkers in The Arena League, which began in June 2024. The league agreed to a three-year lease with the stadium.^[7]

Wilson Logistics Arena hosted the USA BMX National Championship Series from March 1-3, 2024.^[8]

Events

The arena will be able to accommodate all types of events with the ability to have a concrete or dirt floor. The facility will be 100,000 square feet and designed for trade shows, concerts, and competitions.^[9]