About UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena is an NBA arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It opened in 1950. It seats 10,783. Former tenants include Milwaukee Hawks (NBA, 1952–1955) and Milwaukee Bucks (NBA, 1969–1988). It has also been known as Milwaukee Arena (1950–1973), MECCA Arena (1974–1994), Wisconsin Center Arena (1995–1997) and U.S. Cellular Arena (1998–2013).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Address
Address derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Milwaukee Bucks
NBA · 1969–1988
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NBA | 1969–1988 |
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Milwaukee Hawks
NBA · 1952–1955
All 7 home venues of the Milwaukee Hawks
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NBA | 1952–1955 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
The capacity of UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena is 10,783.
When was UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena built?
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena opened in 1950.
Where did the Milwaukee Bucks play after UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
After leaving UW–Milwaukee Panther 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 UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
Before moving to UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena in 1952, the Milwaukee Hawks played at Wharton Field House from 1950 to 1951.
Where did the Milwaukee Hawks play after UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
After leaving UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena in 1955, the Milwaukee Hawks moved to Kiel Auditorium in 1956. They played there until 1968.
Historical Names
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
2014 - Present
CurrentU.S. Cellular Arena
1998 - 2013
Wisconsin Center Arena
1995 - 1997
MECCA Arena
1974 - 1994
Milwaukee Arena
1950 - 1973
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.