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What is the Sprint Center in Kansas City called now?
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | Former names Sprint Center (2007–2020) | Address 1407 Grand Boulevard | Location Kansas City, Missouri | Construction |
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Did the Sprint Center in Kansas City change its name?
Downtown Kansas City's Sprint Center is going magenta. T-Mobile, which recently acquired Overland Park-based Sprint Corp., announced it will rename the arena
the T-Mobile Center
and begin replacing signage in August. In a news release, T-Mobile said it would retain naming rights on the facility through 2032.
What happened to the Sprint Center?
T-Mobile US Inc. announced Thursday that it will rebrand Kansas City's premier downtown arena from Sprint Center to T-Mobile Center. The name change comes on the heels of T-Mobile (Nasdaq: TMUS) completing its acquisition of
Sprint Corp
.
When was the Sprint Center built?
The Sprint Center
The 19,000-capacity arena in downtown Kansas City is managed by AEG, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, under a 35-year agreement with the city. When it was built in
2007
, Sprint signed a 25-year contract for the naming rights.
What is Kansas City known for?
Kansas City, the biggest city and second biggest metro area in the Sunflower State, was founded in 1830s and is now the 37th largest city by population in the entire country. Home to 470,000, Kansas City is known for many things,
from baseball to fountains
.
Has Kansas City ever had an NHL team?
The Kansas City Scouts were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1974 to 1976. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, and became the
Colorado Rockies
.
When did tmobile buy Sprint Center?
Sprint Corporation and T-Mobile US merged in
2020
in an all shares deal for $26 billion. The deal was announced on April 29, 2018. After a two year long approval process the merger closed on April 1, 2020, with T-Mobile emerging as the surviving brand. The Sprint brand was discontinued by T-Mobile on August 2, 2020.
Where do the Kansas City Chiefs play?
Arrowhead Stadium
is an American football stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It primarily serves as the home venue of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium has been officially named GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (pronounced G.E.H.A.) since 2021.
Is the Kansas City Royals Stadium in Kansas or Missouri?
Kauffman Stadium
(/ˈkɔːfmən/), often called “The K”, is a baseball park located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is home to the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
How much did it cost to build the Sprint Center?
The building opened on time and on budget at
$276 million
. The Sprint Center has done some calculating.
What is the name of the arena in Las Vegas?
T-Mobile Arena
is located at 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard, right on the Las Vegas Strip.
What is the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City?
About T-Mobile Center
T-Mobile Center is
Kansas City's home for live entertainment and sporting events
. Anchor to more than $8 billion of reinvestment in a revitalized downtown Kansas City, the award-winning venue has welcomed more than 12 million guests since opening in 2007.
