Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Kansas City Kings
Sacramento Kings
(1985–present)
Kansas City Kings
(1975–1984)
Previously:
Municipal Auditorium
(1973–1974)
Moved to:
Sleep Train Arena
(1986–2016)
|
NBA | 1975 - 1985 |
|
Kansas City Scouts
Colorado Rockies
(1976–1981)
Kansas City Scouts
(1974–1975)
Moved to:
McNichols Sports Arena
(1977–1982)
|
NHL | 1975 - 1976 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Kemper Arena?
The capacity of Kemper Arena is 16,300.
When was Kemper Arena built?
Kemper Arena opened in 1974.
Where did the Kansas City Kings play before Kemper Arena?
Before moving to Kemper Arena in 1975, the Kansas City Kings played at Municipal Auditorium from 1973 to 1974.
Where did the Kansas City Kings play after Kemper Arena?
After leaving Kemper Arena in 1985, the Kansas City Kings moved to Sleep Train Arena in 1986. They played there until 2016.
Where did the Kansas City Scouts play after Kemper Arena?
After leaving Kemper Arena in 1976, the Kansas City Scouts moved to McNichols Sports Arena in 1977. They played there until 1982.
Historical Names
Hy-Vee Arena
2018 - Present
Kemper Arena
1974 - 2017
Current