Enmarket Arena

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Enmarket Arena
Enmarket Arena Logo.jpg
LocationSavannah, Georgia
Coordinates32°04′27″N 81°06′42″W / 32.0741°N 81.1116°W / 32.0741; -81.1116Coordinates: 32°04′27″N 81°06′42″W / 32.0741°N 81.1116°W / 32.0741; -81.1116
OwnerThe City of Savannah
OperatorOak View Group
Capacity9,500 (concerts)
7,300 (hockey)
OpenedFebruary 2022
Tenants
Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL) (in 2022)
Website
www.enmarketarena.com

Enmarket Arena is a multi-purpose complex in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It opened in February 2022[1] with a 9,500-seat arena,[2] including twelve luxury suites, five lodge boxes, and a party suite. Enmarket Arena will be home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL, scheduled to begin play in the 2022–23 season.

History[]

The possibility of a new arena in Savannah was discussed for around 20 years before the announcement of the Enmarket Arena.[3] Discussions began about replacing the Savannah Civic Center started in 2001.[3]

In fall 2018, the City of Savannah announced plans for the construction of a new arena in the westside to replace the Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena at the Savannah Civic Center.[3] In September 2019, the proposed new arena broke ground.[3] In January 2021, the ECHL approved a 2022–23 season expansion team to play out of the new arena.[4] In July 2021, Enmarket secured the naming rights to the arena to be named Enmarket Arena.[2]

The arena's parking lots are not expected to be completed in time for the arena's opening, and as such a temporary parking plan will be established.[5][6]

In January 2022, a delay was announced due to the ongoing supply chain crisis, construction issues, and the coronavirus pandemic. Shows were postponed until early February.[1][3][7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b WTOC Staff (11 January 2022). "Opening postponed for new arena in Savannah". WTOC. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (20 July 2021). "'A premier destination': Savannah's new 9,500-seat arena officially gets a name". WJCL. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e Van Brimmer, Adam; Nussbaum, Katie. "Savannah Enmarket Arena timeline: Saga marked by indecision, differing views and many delays". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "ECHL Approves Expansion Membership For Savannah". ECHL. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Evans, Sean (5 January 2022). "Temporary parking plan in place for the opening of the Enmarket Arena". WTOC. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Nicholson, Zoe. "Enmarket Arena slated for January opening, but parking won't be ready for months". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "COVID-19, Supply Issues Delay Opening of Enmarket Arena in Savannah". Billboard. Associated Press. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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