Fiserv Forum

Indoor arena in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fiserv Forum (/fˈsərv ˈfɒrəm/) is an arena located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the home of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[10][11]

Fiserv Forum
Four-One-Forum[1][2]
The House That Giannis Built[3]
Fiserv Forum in 2022
Fiserv Forum is located in Wisconsin
Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum
Location in Wisconsin
Fiserv Forum is located in the United States
Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum
Location in the United States
Full nameFiserv Forum Complex Center
Former namesWisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center (during construction)
Address1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°2′42.1″N 87°55′5.4″W / 43.045028°N 87.918167°W / 43.045028; -87.918167
Public transitMCTS
High Frequency:
GreenLine, 15, 18, 19, 80
Local Service:
31, 33, 34, 57, 81
The Hop
Future "M-Line" extension[4]
OwnerWisconsin Center District
OperatorMilwaukee Bucks
TypeArena
Executive suites34
Capacity17,385 (basketball)

15,178 (hockey and indoor football)

18,000 (concerts)
Record attendance18,412 (February 28, 2020)
Field size714,000 sq ft (66,300 m2)
Construction
StartedJune 18, 2016 (June 18, 2016)
OpenedAugust 26, 2018 (August 26, 2018)[9]
Construction costUS$1.2 billion
ArchitectPopulous
HNTB
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Project managerICON Venue Group[5]
Structural engineerHNTB
ZS, LLC[6]
Services engineerM–E Engineers, Inc.[7]
General contractorMortenson Construction[8]
Tenants
Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) (2018–present)
Marquette Golden Eagles (NCAA) (2018–present)
Website
www.fiservforum.com

Construction began on June 18, 2016.[12][13][14] The arena opened on August 26, 2018.[9]

References

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  1. Radcliffe, JR (July 27, 2018). "The new Bucks arena is called Fiserv Forum, and naturally, everybody freaked out". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  2. Jannene, Jeramey (September 28, 2018). "Bike to a Bucks Game". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  3. Aschburner, Steve. "'Deer District' brings Finals excitement to the masses in Milwaukee". NBA.com.
  4. "ayor Tom Barrett announces streetcar extensions plan". OnMilwaukee.com. May 2, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  5. "Milwaukee Bucks Arena". ICON Venue Group. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  6. "Milwaukee Bucks – Basketball Arena". ZS, LLC. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  7. "Arenas". M–E Engineers, Inc. Archived from the original on November 24, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  8. Barrett, Rick (March 21, 2016). "Mortenson Construction to Build Milwaukee Bucks' New Arena". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Monroe, Nick (August 26, 2018). "Fiserv Forum Opens". Bucks.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  10. "Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herb Kohl Introduces New Team Ownership and Announces $125 Million Gift for Arena". Bucks.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. April 16, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  11. "Bucks Announce $1 Billion Arena Package". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 8, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  12. "Bucks Break Ground on New Multi-Purpose Arena". Bucks.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. June 18, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  13. ""Engine for future growth:" Milwaukee Bucks, Design Team Release Vision for New Multi-Purpose Arena". WITI. Milwaukee. April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  14. Nelson, James B. (June 5, 2018). "Bucks receive occupancy permit for new arena less than two years after groundbreaking". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.