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Kaseya Center
Kaseya Center is located in Miami
Kaseya Center
Kaseya Center
Location inMiami
Kaseya Center is located in Florida
Kaseya Center
Kaseya Center
Location inFlorida
Kaseya Center is located in the United States
Kaseya Center
Kaseya Center
Location in theUnited States
Former namesAmerican Airlines Arena (1999–2021)
FTX Arena (2021–2023)
Miami-Dade Arena (2023)
Address601 Biscayne Boulevard
LocationMiami,Florida,U.S.
Coordinates25°46′53″N80°11′17″W/ 25.78139°N 80.18806°W/25.78139; -80.18806
Public transitMetrorail (Miami-Dade County)Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre
BrightlineMiamiCentral
MetromoverFreedom Tower
MetromoverPark West
Parking939 parking spaces
OwnerMiami-Dade County
OperatorBasketball Properties Ltd.
CapacityBasketball: 19,600;
16,500 (Without upper levels)
Concerts: 5,000–20,021
Hockey: 14,447
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 6, 1998;26 years ago(1998-02-06)
OpenedDecember 31, 1999;24 years ago(1999-12-31)
Construction costUS$213 million
($390 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectArquitectonica
360 Architecture(formerlyHeinlein Schrock Stearns)
Project managerParsons Brinckerhoff
Structural engineerThornton Tomasetti
Services engineerFlack+Kurtz[2]
General contractorMorse-Diesel/Odebrecht/Facchina[3]
Main contractorsJohn J. Kirlin, LLC[4]
Simpson Constructors[5]
Crown Corr Inc.[6]
Tenants
Miami Heat(NBA) (2000–present)
Miami Sol(W NBA) (2000–2002)
Website
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The Arena during the national anthem before a Miami Heat playoff game
The arena during the national anthem before a 2022Miami Heatplayoff game
The arena as seen fromFreedom Tower station

Kaseya Center(Pat Riley Court at Kaseya Center) is amulti-purpose arenaonBiscayne BayinMiami,Florida. The arena is home to theMiami Heatof theNational Basketball Association.The arena was previously namedAmerican Airlines Arenafrom opening in 1999 until 2021,FTX Arenafrom 2021 until 2023 following thebankruptcy of FTX,andMiami-Dade Arenaduring an interim period in 2023. Since April 2023, thenaming rightsto the arena are owned byKaseyaunder a 17-year, $117.4 million agreement.[7]

The arena has capacity for 19,500 people,[8]including 2,105 club seats, 80 luxury suites, and 76 private boxes. Additionally, for more intimate performances, The Waterfront Theater, the largest indoor theater in Florida, is within the arena complex, seating between 3,000 and 5,800 patrons. The theater can be configured forconcerts,worship events, family events,musical theatreshows and other stage productions.American Airlines,which has a hub atMiami International Airport,maintains a travel center at the venue.

The arena is directly served by theMiami MetrorailatGovernment Center stationvia free transfers toMetromoverOmni Loop, providing direct service toFreedom Tower stationandPark West stationstations, within walking distance. It is also within walking distance from theHistoric Overtown/Lyric Theatre station.

The arena has 939 parking spaces, with those spaces reserved for premium seat and Dewar's 12 Clubhouse ticket holders during Heat games.ParkJockeymanages the arena's on-site parking.[9][10]

History

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In 1997, the owners of theMiami Heatof theNational Basketball Association,which then played in the eight-year-old, publicly financedMiami Arena,threatened to move toBroward Countyunless they were given the $38 million parcel of land for the new arena byAlex Penelas,then-mayor of Miami-Dade County. The agreement provided that the county receive 40% of annual profits of the arena, which was above $14 million.[11]

Construction began on February 6, 1998.[8]The arena was designed byArquitectonica[12]and360 Architecture.

Kaseya Center opened as the American Airlines Arena on December 31, 1999, and its construction cost was $213 million. Architectural design team members included George Heinlein, Cristian Petschen, Reinaldo Borges, and Lance Simon. The arena's opening was inaugurated with a concert byGloria Estefan.[13]Two days later, on January 2, 2000, the Miami Heat played its first game in the new arena by defeating theOrlando Magic111–103.[14]

The main façade of the arena at night

As part of its sponsorship arrangement,American Airlineshad a giant aircraft painted atop the arena's roof, with an American Airlines logo in the center. The design was visible from airplanes taking off and landing atMiami International Airport,where American has a hub. The arena also has luxury skyboxes called "Flagship Lounges", a trademark originally used for American's premium-class lounges at certain airports. Until the date that the arena was renamed in 2020–2021, the arena used the 1967-2013 logo of American Airlines.

The arena was sometimes referred to as "Triple-A" or "A3"(A cubed).[15]

The arena is known for its unusualscoreboard,designed by artist Christopher Janney and installed in 1998 as part of the original construction. Drawing on the underwater anemone forms, the scoreboard also changes colors depending on the atmosphere.[16]

For concerts in an arena configuration, end stage capacity is 12,202 for 180° shows, 15,402 for 270° shows, and 18,309 for 360° shows. For center stage concerts the arena can seat 19,146.[citation needed]

WTVJ,the city'sNBC-owned and operated station in Miami, had their Downtown Miami Studios in the back of the arena from 2001 until 2011.[citation needed]

In 2013, the Miami Heat paid rent on the arena for the first time pursuant to the percentage rent agreement with the county; the payment was $3.32 million.[17][18]

On September 10, 2019, American Airlines said that it would not renew its naming rights upon expiration at the end of 2019.[19][20][21][22]The American Airlines Arena court decals were removed from the Heat's floor before the 2020–21 season and replaced temporarily with the logo of team/league vehicle sponsorKia Motors.

In March 2021,FTXacquired the naming rights to the arena in a $135 million, 19-year agreement.[23][15]The NBA approved the deal in early April, and the arena was renamed FTX Arena in June 2021, just after theMiami Heatwere swept by theMilwaukee Bucksin the first round of the2021 NBA playoffs.[24][25]

As part of thebankruptcy of FTX,the naming rights agreement was terminated effective January 2023.[26][27][28][29]After three months under the temporary name of Miami-Dade Arena, a 17-year naming rights agreement was reached with Miami-based software companyKaseyato name the arena Kaseya Center beginning April 2023.[30]Under the terms of the contract, the county receives the majority of the naming rights revenue while the Heat receives $2 million annually.[30]

In October 2024, it was announced that the court would be dedicated to longtime coachPat Riley,who had lead the Heat to three championships and helped the team acquireLeBron JamesandChris Boshin 2010.[31]

Notable events

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Circus

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In January 2017, the closing of theRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circuswas announced after shows at the arena.[32][33]

Basketball

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Player introductions before a Miami Heat game
Player introductions before aMiami Heatgame
The arena during Game 3 of the2006 NBA Finals

Professional wrestling

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The arena hostedUncensored (2000),theWorld Championship WrestlingWCW Uncensoredpay-per-view. Four majorWWEpay-per-view events have been held at the arena: theRoyal Rumblein2006,Survivor Seriesin2007and2010,andWWE Hell in a Cellin2013.It has also hosted various episodes ofWWE RawandWWE SmackDown.

Mixed martial arts

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On April 25, 2003, the arena hosted the firstUltimate Fighting Championshipevent in Florida,UFC 42: Sudden Impact.[34]The UFC returned to the arena after twenty years on April 8, 2023, forUFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2.[35]The promotion returned again on March 9, 2024 forUFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2.[36]

Other sports

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Music

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Notable musicians to perform at the arena includeOlivia Rodrigo,Gloria Estefan,Phish,[38]Shakira,Dua Lipa,Kylie Minogue,Mariah Carey,Cher,Kelly Clarkson,Clay Aiken,Britney Spears,U2,Soda Stereo,Kanye West,Tina Turner,Celine Dion,Justin Bieber,Lady Gaga,Coldplay,[39]Jennifer Lopez,SZA,Madonna,Miley Cyrus,Hillsong United,Justin Timberlake,One Direction,Katy Perry,Demi Lovato,Ariana Grande,[40]Chris Brown,Janet Jackson,Taylor Swift,The Weeknd,Rihanna,[41]Selena Gomez,[42]Maroon 5,Adele,[43]Carrie Underwood,Jimmie Allen,Ricardo Arjona,[44]RBD,[45]andTini.

The2004 MTV Video Music Awardsand the2005 MTV Video Music Awards,Sensation,as well as theFor Darfurbenefit concert were held at the arena.

Awards ceremonies

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The arena hosts the annualPremio Lo NuestroLatin music awards since 2001. The awards are held on a Thursday night in late February. The Kaseya Center hosted theLatin Grammy Awards,with the2003,the2020and in 2024 on November 14.

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  • The arena during the 2004 NBA Playoffs
    The arena during the 2004NBAPlayoffs
  • The arena in 2012.
    The arena in 2012.
  • Front view of the arena in July 2010
    Front view of the arena in July 2010
  • View from Biscayne Bay
    View fromBiscayne Bay
  • View from the north at night
    View from the north at night
  • The arena at night
    The arena at night
  • The arena in March 2022
    The arena in March 2022

See also

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References

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  5. ^Past ProjectsArchived2012-04-02 at theWayback MachineSimpson Constructors
  6. ^AmericanAirlines ArenaCrown Corr
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  9. ^"The HEAT Group Teams Up With New Parking App, ParkJockey"(Press release).National Basketball Association.December 4, 2014.
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  11. ^Garcia-Roberts, Gus (December 23, 2010)."Miami Heat owner pays no rent for his arena".Miami New Times.
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  13. ^"MIAMI'S OWN GLORIA".Sun Sentinel.December 28, 1999.
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  39. ^Dworken, Arye (June 28, 2012)."Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto Tour at American Airlines Arena June 29".Miami New Times.
  40. ^Lindner, Emily (March 28, 2015)."Justin Bieber Joined Ariana Grande Onstage And She Rapped Big Sean's Part On 'As Long As You Love Me'".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon April 7, 2023.
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  42. ^"Selena Gomez performs at American Airlines Arena".WSVN.June 11, 2016.
  43. ^Crandell, Ben (October 25, 2016)."Review: Adele dazzles Miami crowd, Hillary Clinton".South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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