Golden 1 Center

an indoor arena, located in downtown Sacramento, California

Golden 1 Center is a multi-use arena located in Sacramento, California that serves as the home for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

View of the outside of Golden 1 Center

They first started to build the stadium on October 29, 2014. The arena opened on September 30, 2016 and the first event was a concert by Paul McCartney on his One on One tour.[1]

On April 9, 2016, the Sacramento Kings would play their last game at their old home arena ARCO Arena.[2] The Kings had their first preseason game in the arena on October 10, 2016. In their first game, they defeated Maccabi Haifa of the Liga Leumit 135–96.[3]

On June 16, 2015, it was announced that sponsorship naming rights were purchased by Golden 1 Credit Union in a 20 years; $120 million deal. The arena would be named the Golden 1 Center.[4]

WWE has hosted many shows and pay-per-views at the arena including No Mercy in 2016 and Hell in a Cell in 2019. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have also hosted episodes of their weekly television shows Dynamite and Rampage at the arena.

References change

  1. "Golden 1 Center Welcomes Sir Paul McCartney". CBS News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. "Kings, Fans Say Farewell To Sleep Train Arena". CBS News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. "Instant Replay: Kings Crush Maccabi Haifa in First Game at Golden 1 Center". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  4. "Introducing Golden 1 Center: Golden 1 Credit Union and Sacramento Kings Announce Naming Rights Partnership for Sacramento's World-Class Entertainment & Sports Center". Sacramento Kings. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

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