| Location | Bixby, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2008 |
| Construction cost | $50 million |
| Capacity | 4,500 |
| Tenants | |
| Tulsa 66ers (2008-2009) | |
The SpiritBank Event Center is a 4,500 seat multi-purpose arena and convention center in Bixby, Oklahoma built at a cost of $50 million.[1][2] In December 2008, it became the new home of the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League. (Previously, the team played at the Expo Square Pavilion.[3]) After the 2008-2009 season, however, the team announced it would seek another venue for the next season, and it filed a lawsuit against the owner of the arena.[4] In late 2009, ownership and management of the arena (and its surrounding retail and office center) was transferred to Tulsa-based SpiritBank, which had lent about $28 million to the original developers.[5] The bank has stated its intention to keep the facility operational while seeking a buyer.[6]
Coordinates: 36°00′47″N 95°53′01″W / 36.013187°N 95.883683°W
References
- ^ Billington, Jeff (2008-09-13). "It's nearly showtime". Tulsa World. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080913_11_A11_Thisis102876. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ Event Center Info at SpiritBank Event Center website.
- ^ Glen Hibdon, "66ers likely moving to Bixby arena", Tulsa World, February 10, 2008.
- ^ Mike Strain, "66ers' owners sue Bixby arena's owners", Tulsa World, May 31, 2009.
- ^ Robert Evatt, "Bankable venue: SpiritBank takes over ownership of event center, plaza in Bixby", Tulsa World, December 2, 2009.
- ^ Robert Evatt, "Complex owner SpiritBank gets tax rebate", Tulsa World, December 23, 2009.
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