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Seattle Center is an entertainment complex and Key Arena is its main attraction. Key Arena is located in Seattle, Washington. It is spread over an area of 74 acres. The venue is a versatile facility used for concerts, sports, ice shows and circus events and Key Arena tickets always sell fast. The facility can accommodate 17,459 people for boxing and music concerts whereas; it can hold 15,177 people for ice shows and ice hockey games. Furthermore, for basketball games it can accommodate 17,072 people. Key arena can also accommodate 5000 – 9000 people for intimate gatherings as suites are available for yearly lease or event wise rental as well.

Key Arena was built in 1962 and it was used for 1962 World’s Fair, the Century 21^st Exposition. Key Arena is the first arena in the vicinity of Seattle that was financed by the public and earnings from the building are to be utilized for the building support of the arena. Initially, it was named as Seattle Center Coliseum. However, in 1995, the name was changed to Key Arena.

Key Arena remained a home to Seattle Supersonics since their inaugural season in 1967 till 2008 before the team was relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008. The venue was also a home to WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds for 32 years before their relocation to Kent in 2008. At present, men’s basketball team of Seattle University and the Seattle Storm of the WNBA are the primary tenants of the Key Arena whereas longest serving tenants are the Seattle University Hawks as they have played here from 1963 – 1980 and since 2009 till present.

Key Arena was rebuilt between 1994 and 1995 in order to bring state of the art facilities for the spectators and involved a lot of refurbishing as well. However, architectural integrity of the original hyperbolic roofline was maintained during this remodeling of the facility. Key Arena also follows a decent alcohol policy to ensure there is no issue during an event due to excessive alcohol consumption and a designated driver program is also offered at various events. The performance of The Beatles in 1964 and Elvis Presley in 1970 is one of the most memorable events in the history of the arena. Another interesting thing about this venue is that during 1986 a basketball game during NBA season had to be forfeited due to rain as the roof of the arena leaked during a rainstorm making it the only site for NBA game where match had to be forfeited due to rain.

Key Arena also hosts professional wrestling games for massive crowds. In 1971, the first live performance of David Cassidy was also arranged at the key arena. In 1989, Metallica performed at the key arena and it was their first performance at a major arena. As a multi dimensional entertainment arena that has provided continuous entertainment to its visitors and offers very good facilities to people of Seattle, the venue is the top choice for everyone. Get your Key Arena tickets now.