Wilson Logistics Arena

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Wilson Logistics Arena
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Wilson Logistics Arena
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Address3001 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
Coordinates 37°15′09″N93°17′56″W / 37.2525°N 93.2988°W / 37.2525; -93.2988
OwnerOzark Empire Fairgrounds
OperatorOzark Empire Fairgrounds
Capacity6,700 [1]
4,500 (indoor football) [2]
Record attendance3,416
(June 1, 2024)
Surface210' x 85' (indoor football)
Construction
Broke groundNovember 17, 2022
OpenedJanuary 11, 2024 [3]
Construction cost $29 million [1]
ArchitectBRP Architects [2]
Project managerKillian Construction Co. [2]
General contractorOzark Empire Fairgrounds [2]
Tenants
Ozarks Lunkers (TAL) (2024-present)
Website
www.ozarkempirefair.com

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.

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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]

References

    1. 1 2 Hickman, Joe (July 26, 2023). "Ozark Empire Fair visitors will notice a changing landscape at the fairgrounds". KY3. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
    2. 1 2 3 4 5 Cullinan, Mike (March 17, 2023). "Arena football league selects Springfield for first team". Springfield Business Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
    3. 1 2 "Ozark Empire Fairgrounds opens new Wilson's Logistics arena". KY3. January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
    4. ↑ Hickman, Joe (November 17, 2022). "Construction begins on arena at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds; Can Springfield win bidding wars for events?". KY3. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
    5. ↑ Di Trolio, Reagan (October 6, 2023). "Farmfest 2023 kicks off this weekend at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with a brand new arena". KY3. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
    6. ↑ Mieze, Marta (November 3, 2023). "New cars, electric vehicles in spotlight this weekend at Springfield's new free auto show". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
    7. ↑ Wheeler, Wyatt D. "'The Arena League' football is coming to Springfield in 2024. Here's what to know". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
    8. ↑ "Springfield lands BMX tournament with $1.3M economic impact". Springfield Business Journal. August 4, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
    9. ↑ "NEW: Wilson Logistics Arena & Youth Ag Facility". Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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