U.S. Cellular Arena

Opened in 1950

Venue Information

Capacity

10,783

Year Opened

1950

Teams

Team League Years
Milwaukee Bucks
Moved to: BMO Harris Bradley Center (1989–2018)
NBA 1969 - 1988
Milwaukee Hawks
St. Louis Hawks (1955–1967)
Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1954)
Previously: Wharton Field House (1950–1951)
Moved to: Kiel Auditorium (1956–1969)
NBA 1952 - 1955

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of U.S. Cellular Arena?

The capacity of U.S. Cellular Arena is 10,783.

When was U.S. Cellular Arena built?

U.S. Cellular Arena opened in 1950.

Where did the Milwaukee Bucks play after U.S. Cellular Arena?

After leaving U.S. Cellular Arena in 1988, the Milwaukee Bucks moved to BMO Harris Bradley Center in 1989. They played there until 2018.

Where did the Milwaukee Hawks play before U.S. Cellular Arena?

Before moving to U.S. Cellular Arena in 1952, the Milwaukee Hawks played at Wharton Field House from 1950 to 1951.

Where did the Milwaukee Hawks play after U.S. Cellular Arena?

After leaving U.S. Cellular Arena in 1955, the Milwaukee Hawks moved to Kiel Auditorium in 1956. They played there until 1969.

Historical Names

U.S. Cellular Arena

1998 - 2013

Current

MECCA Arena

1974 - 1994

Milwaukee Arena

1950 - 1973

Location

Coordinates: 43.0422, -87.9169
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