• Arena Facts
• Arena Floor Plans
• Suite Catering
• LEED & Energy Reduction Strategies

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Construction Start Date: April 2009

Opening Date: December 30, 2010

Seating: 6,600 for men's and women's hockey;

more than 8,500 for concerts

Job Creation: 300 full-time, union jobs at the peak of construction

Arena Design Team: Kansas City, Missouri-based Populous, the world's leading sports architecture firm, is teaming up with Duluth's SJA Architects to design the new arena. The construction manager is Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction. Among the projects on which Populous and Mortenson have collaborated in Minnesota are the Xcel Energy Center, the University of Minnesota's new TCF Bank Stadium and the Twins' new Target Field.

Economic Impact: All the new activities at the DECC will bring millions of dollars each year into our economy for shopping, lodging, dining and other purchases. The new arena will also dramatically increase the more than $750,000 in sales tax the DECC currently collects each year.

Project Cost: Just under $80 million for the entire project, which includes the new arena, skywalk, addition and a 475-car expansion to the DECC's parking ramp. Construction of the ramp began October 2008 and was completed in September 2009.

Funding Sources: The state of Minnesota is funding nearly 50% of the $80 million cost; the voter-approved 3/4 of 1% increase in the city food and beverage tax will fund 27%; UMD will fund 12% and the DECC will fund 11%.

EXTRAS

More Skywalk Access A new skywalk link will connect our expanded parking ramp and the Northwest Passage from downtown to the new arena, providing more convenient access and protection from the elements for DECC visitors.

‘Open Bowl’ Design As shown in the interior illustration above, the arena’s design will be such that you’ll have a great view of the action even when you’re in the concourse or at a concession stand!

Downtown Views The arena’s design will not only provide great sight lines to events inside, but will let in plenty of light and provide great views of Duluth’s picturesque assets.

Private Suites Individuals and businesses are invited to reserve one of the 15 private suites, each of which will accommodate 16 guests with seats close to the action. Each suite will also include a lounge area, HDTV monitors, in-game concierge access and much more. For more information, please email DECC Executive Director Dan Russell.

Full Accessibility With a minimum of 130 Americans with Disabilities Act seat locations – 65 for wheelchairs and 65 for companion seating – all guests on all three levels and in suites will enjoy easy accessibility during our events.

UMD Bulldog Ticket Purchasing http://www.umdbulldogs.com/tickets.php

For more information view
the Construction Milestones and the Fast Facts

The existing and new arenas, by the numbers

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena Comparison