Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University)

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Moody Coliseum
Moody Coliseum
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Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University)
Full nameMoody Coliseum
Location Abilene, Texas
Coordinates 32°28′13.2″N99°42′33.3″W / 32.470333°N 99.709250°W / 32.470333; -99.709250
Owner Abilene Christian University
Operator Abilene Christian University
Capacity 3,600
Construction
Opened1968
Renovated2022
Construction cost$50 million
($452 million in 2024 dollars [1] )
ArchitectHOK
Structural engineer Walter P Moore
Freedom Enterprise Inc.
Richard Barrios Consulting Engineer Inc.
SPS Technology
Irwin Seating
Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc.
Main contractors Hoar Construction
Tenants
Abilene Christian Wildcats

Moody Coliseum is a 3,600-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene. It is home to the Abilene Christian Wildcats men's and women's basketball, and volleyball teams. [2] It is also used for concerts, chapel services, graduations and other special events, with a maximum capacity of 3,600.

The arena recently reopened after undergoing extensive renovations. New features include:

See also

References

  1. 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–" . Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. "Moody Coliseum". Abilene Christian University Athletics. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  3. Kilmer, Wendy (August 29, 2022). "NEWLY RENOVATED MOODY COLISEUM DEBUTS IN FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES". ACU.edu. Abilene Christian University. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.