{{Short description|Indoor arena in Cedar Park, Texas, U.S.}} {{Use American English|date=February 2020}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox venue | name = H-E-B Center | fullname = H-E-B Center at Cedar Park | former_names = Cedar Park Center (2009–2016) | logo_image = H-E-B Center at Cedar Park logo.svg | logo_caption = | image = HEB Center at Cedar Park 2022.jpg | image_alt = | image_size = 250px | caption = Exterior of venue | pushpin_map = Texas#USA | pushpin_map_caption = Location within Texas##Location within the United States | pushpin_relief = 1 | pushpin_label = H-E-B Center | address = 2100 Avenue of the Stars | location = Cedar Park, Texas, U.S. | coordinates = {{Coord|30.5414|-97.8202|type:landmark_region:US-TX|display=inline,title}} | type = | event = | broke_ground = {{Start date|2008|06|10}} | built = | opened = {{Start date|2009|09|25}} | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = City of Cedar Park | operator = Texas Stars LP | surface = | scoreboard = | production = | cost = $55 million<br />{{small|(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|55000000|2008}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})}} | architect = Sink Combs Dethlefs | builder = | project_manager = Frew Management Group, LLC | structural_engineer = Moore Engineers | services_engineer = M-E Engineers, Inc. | general_contractor = Hunt Construction Group | main_contractors = | seating_type = | capacity = 8,700<br>Ice hockey: 6,778 | suites = | record_attendance = | dimensions = | field_shape = | acreage = | volume = | tenants = {{unbulleted list|Texas Stars (AHL) (2009–present)|Austin Spurs (NBAGL) (2010–present)|Austin Acoustic (LFL) (2016–2019)|Austin Aces (WTT) (2014–2015)}} | embedded = | website = {{URL|hebcenter.com}} | public_transit = }}
'''H-E-B Center at Cedar Park''' is an indoor arena located in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin.
Originally named the '''Cedar Park Center''', the arena is home to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cedar Park Leaders Praise Planned Events Center|first=Gregg|last=Watson|url=http://www.keyetv.com/content/news/topnews/story.aspx?content_id=a29b2e94-a5ce-48bb-ae58-fd426a73351e|work=KEYE|location=Austin|date=February 20, 2008|access-date=February 21, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cedar Park Completes Event Center Deal, Lands Dallas Stars Affiliate|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2008/02/18/daily25.html|newspaper=Austin Business Journal|date=February 21, 2008|access-date=February 22, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Toros Move to Cedar Park|url=http://www.kvue.com/sports/Toros-move-to-Cedar-Park-100302349.html|work=KVUE|location=Austin|date=August 9, 2010|access-date=August 12, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226103056/http://www.kvue.com/sports/Toros-move-to-Cedar-Park-100302349.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref>
The 8,700-seat sports arena is located at the corner of 183A and New Hope Road in Cedar Park, Texas.
The city of Cedar Park owns the arena, which is operated by Texas Stars L.P., a division of Northland Properties, the owner of the Dallas Stars and Texas Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hebcenter.com/news/detail/northland-properties-corporation-completes-acquisition-of-texas-stars-and-assumes-control-of-cedar-park-center|title=Northland Properties Corporation Completes Acquisition of Texas Stars, Assumes Control of Cedar Park Center {{!}} HEB Center|last=Center|first=HEB|website=www.hebcenter.com|access-date=2016-07-11}}</ref> Since opening, the arena has hosted sporting events, concerts and high school graduations.
==History== Construction began in 2008,<ref>{{cite news|title=Cedar Park Event Center Groundbreaking|first=Mark|last=Collins|url=http://impactnews.com/leander-cedar-park/local-news/142-news/1225-cedar-park-event-center-groundbreaking|newspaper=Impact News|date=June 11, 2008|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-date=November 21, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121145712/http://www.impactnews.com/leander-cedar-park/local-news/142-news/1225-cedar-park-event-center-groundbreaking|url-status=dead}}</ref> at a cost of $55 million, and the new arena was officially opened in September 2009.<ref name="Highlights">{{cite web|title=Highlights|url=http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/arena_info/arena_highlights|publisher=Cedar Park Center|access-date=September 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925191521/http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/arena_info/arena_highlights|archive-date=2011-09-25|url-status=dead}}</ref> Various local groups led construction efforts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cedar Park Center|url=http://www.frewnations.com/projects/cedar-park-event-center|publisher=Frew Nations|access-date=July 1, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621211048/http://www.frewnations.com/projects/cedar-park-event-center|archive-date=June 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cedar Park Center|url=http://www.victaulic.com/assets/uploads/case_studies/PDF's/PS-HVAC.309.pdf|publisher=Victaulic|year=2012|access-date=January 6, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cedar Park Events Center|url=http://www.bosworthsteel.com/projects/stadiums-and-multipurpose-buildings/9833-cedar-park-events-center/|publisher=Bosworth Steel|access-date=September 17, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002095230/http://www.bosworthsteel.com/projects/stadiums-and-multipurpose-buildings/9833-cedar-park-events-center/|archive-date=October 2, 2010}}</ref> The building's first event took place on September 25, 2009, featuring country music artist George Strait.<ref>{{cite web |title=George Strait Headlines Opening Concert at the New Cedar Park Center|url=http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/Newsroom.aspx?id=7|publisher=Cedar Park Center|date=June 15, 2009|access-date=July 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617191142/http://www.cedarparkcenter.com/Newsroom.aspx?id=7|archive-date=June 17, 2009 }}</ref>
On April 22, 2016, it was announced that H-E-B had acquired the naming rights for the Cedar Park Center, and renamed the facility to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/h-e-b-acquires-cedar-park-center-naming-rights/nq9bh/|title=H-E-B acquires Cedar Park Center naming rights|last=Staff|first=Gary Dinges - American-Statesman|website=www.mystatesman.com|access-date=2016-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424232936/http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/h-e-b-acquires-cedar-park-center-naming-rights/nq9bh/|archive-date=2016-04-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Notable events== On February 18, 2011, the center hosted a Strikeforce MMA televised event, known as ShoMMA 14, with Lyle Beerbohm vs. Pat Healy headlining the show.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Addict Beerbohm Finds Second Chance with MMA|first=Cedric|last=Golden|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/pro-sports/former-addict-beerbohm-finds-second-chance-with--1/nRXgg/|newspaper=Austin American-Statesman|date=February 17, 2011|access-date=June 10, 2014|archive-date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414001056/http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/pro-sports/former-addict-beerbohm-finds-second-chance-with--1/nRXgg/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On November 11, 2018, Ozuna performed in the arena during his Aura Tour and sold over 3,000 tickets grossing over $300,000.
The center hosted an episode of ''AEW Dynamite'' on February 12, 2020, and Fyter Fest on July 14, 2021. AEW also held an events at the arena in 2022, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web|title=About the Arena {{!}} H-E-B Center|url=https://www.hebcenter.com/arena-info/about-the-arena|website=www.hebcenter.com|access-date=2026-01-30|language=en|first=H.-E.-B.|last=Center}}</ref> and 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-preview-january-28-2026|title=AEW announcement HEB Center - 2026}}</ref>
On September 10, 2022, the center hosted the inaugural "X Cup", the championship game of the 2022 X League season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://xleague.live/chicago-holds-on-in-a-defensive-battle-to-capture-historic-x-cup-championship/ |title=Chicago Holds on in a defensive Battle to Capture Historic X Cup Championship |website=xleague.live |date=September 13, 2022 |accessdate=February 26, 2023 |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226220017/https://xleague.live/chicago-holds-on-in-a-defensive-battle-to-capture-historic-x-cup-championship/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The center hosted NXT The Great American Bash on July 30, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NXT Great American Bash to take place on Sunday, July 30th, in Cedar Park, Texas |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtple/article/nxt-great-american-bash-to-take-place-on-sunday-july-30th-in-cedar-park-texas |access-date=2023-05-29 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== *[http://www.texasstarshockey.com Texas Stars website] *[http://www.austinspurs.com Austin Spurs website]
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