James Brown Arena
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The James Brown Arena is a multi-purpose complex, in Augusta, Georgia
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It features an 8,500 seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown
on August 22, 2006. The complex also features a 2,690 seat theater and a 14500 square feet (1,347.1 m²) exhibit hall that opens into a 23000 square feet (2,136.8 m²) arena floor.
The James Brown Arena will be home to the Augusta Mavericks
of the Southern Indoor Football League
and to Augusta River Hawks
of the Southern Professional Hockey League
starting in 2010.
It is also the former home of the ECHL
's Augusta Lynx
from 1998–2008, the af2
's Augusta Stallions
from 2000–2002, and the American Indoor Football Association's Augusta Colts from 2006-2008.
The Arena, Hosted UFC 11
.
The arena has also hosted many concerts and pro wrestling events, including ECW's December to Dismember in 2006.
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
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It features an 8,500 seat arena, renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
on August 22, 2006. The complex also features a 2,690 seat theater and a 14500 square feet (1,347.1 m²) exhibit hall that opens into a 23000 square feet (2,136.8 m²) arena floor.
The James Brown Arena will be home to the Augusta Mavericks
Augusta Mavericks
The Augusta Mavericks were to be an indoor football team which will begin Southern Indoor Football League play in 2011. Based in Augusta, Georgia, their home games will be played at the James Brown Arena....
of the Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League
The Southern Indoor Football League was an indoor football league based in the Southern and Eastern United States. The most recent incarnation of the league was a consolidation of an earlier league of the same name that was formed by Thom Hager along with Dan Blum, Robert Winfrey and Dan Ryan in...
and to Augusta River Hawks
Augusta River Hawks
The Augusta RiverHawks are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. They began play in the Southern Professional Hockey League in 2010...
of the Southern Professional Hockey League
Southern Professional Hockey League
The Southern Professional Hockey League is a low-level professional ice hockey league based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with teams located in the southeastern United States.- History :...
starting in 2010.
It is also the former home of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
's Augusta Lynx
Augusta Lynx
The Augusta Lynx were a minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Augusta, Georgia. The Lynx played their home games at the James Brown Arena...
from 1998–2008, the af2
Af2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
's Augusta Stallions
Augusta Stallions
The Augusta Stallions were one of the 15 original teams to join the inaugural 2000 AF2 season. They started off in the American Conference, before switching to the Southeast Division in 2001, and then the Eastern Division in 2002. In their first year, Augusta went 13-3, made the playoffs, and...
from 2000–2002, and the American Indoor Football Association's Augusta Colts from 2006-2008.
The Arena, Hosted UFC 11
UFC 11
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20th, 1996, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia...
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The arena has also hosted many concerts and pro wrestling events, including ECW's December to Dismember in 2006.
See also
- James Brown statue
- Imperial Theatre (Augusta, Georgia)
- TEE CenterTEE CenterThe TEE Center, short for Trade, Exhibition, and Events Center, is a convention center currently under construction in downtown Augusta, Georgia. It is part of the Downtown Augusta Redevelopment Plan. Ground breaking for the facility was held in June of 2010, construction is expected to be...