# Hertz Arena

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Multi-purpose arena in Estero, Florida, U.S.

Hertz Arena View of the arena from the West in 2020 Hertz Arena Location within Florida Show map of Florida Hertz Arena Location within the United States Show map of the United States Former names Everblades Arena (1998) TECO Arena (1998–2004) Germain Arena (2004–2018) Address 11000 Everblades Parkway Location Estero, Florida, U.S. Coordinates 26°26′26″N 81°46′44″W / 26.44066810°N 81.77880850°W / 26.44066810; -81.77880850[1] Owner David Hoffmann Operator Hoffmann Family of Companies Capacity Center stage: 8,284 Endstage: 7,380 Half house: 5,090 Hockey: 7,084 Executive suites 24[2] Type Arena Event Hockey Surface Multi-surface Scoreboard Yes Acreage 30 Construction Groundbreaking November 1997 Opened November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)[3] Architect BBB Architects Structural engineer LCM Engineering, Inc.[4] Services engineer The Mitchell Partnership Inc.[5] General contractor Walbridge-Aldinger[6] Tenants Florida Everblades (ECHL) (1998–present) Florida Sea Dragons (USBL) (2000–2003) Florida Firecats (af2) (2001–2009) Florida Flame (NBDL/NBA D-League) (2004–2006) Florida Tarpons (UIFL/XLIF/AIF/APF) (2012–2017) Florida Gulf Coast Eagles hockey Website hertzarena.com

**Hertz Arena** is a 7,084-seat multi-purpose arena in [Estero, Florida](/source/Estero%2C_Florida), outside [Ft. Myers, Florida](/source/Ft._Myers%2C_Florida), which is located between Miromar Lakes, Florida and [Bonita Springs, Florida](/source/Bonita_Springs%2C_Florida).[7] The arena opened in November 1998 and serves as the home of the [Florida Everblades](/source/Florida_Everblades) of the [ECHL](/source/ECHL).

## History

Hertz Arena hosting a professional hockey game – the [Florida Everblades](/source/Florida_Everblades) vs. Kansas City Mavericks on December 14, 2019.

The arena was first named Everblades Arena in 1998 after the hockey team that plays there. [TECO Energy](/source/TECO_Energy) was the first company to obtain the naming rights to the building, changing the name to TECO Arena. In 2004, TECO Energy decided they were no longer interested in holding the naming rights. [Germain Motor Company](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Germain_Motor_Company&action=edit&redlink=1) bought the rights, and in 2004 the venue was renamed to Germain Arena. This same company, an automobile dealership with locations in Florida, Arkansas, and Ohio, also held the naming rights to the [Germain Amphitheater](/source/Germain_Amphitheater) in [Columbus, Ohio](/source/Columbus%2C_Ohio). In September 2018, [The Hertz Corporation](/source/The_Hertz_Corporation) bought the naming rights for the arena and it was renamed Hertz Arena on October 1. The company petitioned the city to repaint the arena bright yellow with black accents to match their branding.[8] In August 2019, the Hoffmann family entered into an agreement to purchase both the arena and hockey team[9] as part of their plan to expand the entertainment segment in Southwest Florida.

### Features of the Arena

Hertz Arena features LED lighting, luxury seating, a state-of-the-art sound system, video boards, a VIP lounge and much more. Some of the luxury seating options available at the arena include a lounge, suite and box seating. The arena's VIP lounge, which can be rented out for private events, contains a wide variety of amenities. The arena's video boards are used to broadcast live events and offer a variety of features, such as a multi-angle view, instant replays and a wide range of graphics.[10]

## Tenants

The arena has been used as a multipurpose venue, primarily hosting the [Florida Everblades](/source/Florida_Everblades) [ECHL](/source/ECHL) [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) team. It was also the home for the [Florida Flame](/source/Florida_Flame) [NBA Development League](/source/NBA_Development_League) team, the [Florida Firecats](/source/Florida_Firecats) and [Florida Tarpons](/source/Florida_Tarpons) indoor football teams. Additionally, the venue has hosted various concerts, circuses, boxing, [mixed martial arts](/source/Mixed_martial_arts) events, [AEW](/source/All_Elite_Wrestling) shows, [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling](/source/Total_Nonstop_Action_Wrestling) shows, [WWE](/source/World_Wrestling_Entertainment) shows, [Professional Bull Riders](/source/Professional_Bull_Riders) events and family shows.

The arena is also home to the [Florida Gulf Coast University](/source/Florida_Gulf_Coast_University) Eagles club hockey team of the [American Collegiate Hockey Association](/source/American_Collegiate_Hockey_Association) (ACHA). In March 2006 and March 2010, the facility hosted the Division 3 ACHA National Championships and in March 2008 the Division 2 ACHA National Championships.[11]

The arena has also hosted a college hockey tournament, originally known as the Everblades College Classic and then the [Florida College Hockey Classic](/source/Florida_College_Hockey_Classic). It was a four-team tournament was hosted by the [University of Maine Black Bears](/source/Maine_Black_Bears_men's_hockey) and the [Cornell University Big Red](/source/Cornell_Big_Red), and two other invited teams. The winner was awarded the [Ned Harkness](/source/Ned_Harkness) Cup.[12]

On March 9, 2022, the arena had its first televised wrestling event as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) had its tapings of *[Dynamite](/source/AEW_Dynamite)* and *[Rampage](/source/AEW_Rampage)*, marking AEW's debut to the Southwest Florida market.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Hertz Arena"](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8822538137046369865) (Map). *[Google Maps](/source/Google_Maps)*. Retrieved April 19, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Suite information"](https://hertzarena.com/premium-seating/luxury-suites/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Features & Stats"](http://hertzarena.com/about-the-arena/features-stats/). *Hertz Arena Homepage*. Retrieved October 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-EMP_4-0)** ["Germain Arena, Estero – 222589 – EMPORIS"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121102142556/http://www.emporis.com/application/?lng=3&nav=building&id=222589). *Emporis*. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["The Mitchell Partnership Inc. – Fort Myers Sports Center"](http://www.tmptoronto.com/document_library/Fort%20Myers%20Sports%20Center.pdf) (PDF).[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Walbridge-Aldinger – Projects"](http://www.walbridge.com/index.cfm/Projects).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Features & Stats"](https://hertzarena.com/arena-information/features-stats/). *Hertz Arena*. Retrieved July 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Germain Arena to be renamed Hertz Arena"](https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2018/09/19/no-more-germain-arena-become-hertz-arena-everblades-hockey-estero/1345585002/). *[Naples Daily News](/source/Naples_Daily_News)*. September 19, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Hertz Arena, Everblades being sold to Naples businessman David Hoffmann"](https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/hockey/everblades/2019/08/05/hertz-arena-everblades-being-sold-naples-resident-david-hoffmann/1923596001/). *Naples Daily News*. Retrieved August 6, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Hertz Arena - Estero, Florida | Living SWFL"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230413015114/https://www.livingswfl.com/posts/hertz-arena-estero-florida). *Troy Robillard*. Archived from [the original](https://www.livingswfl.com/posts/hertz-arena-estero-florida) on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Div3_11-0)** ["2006 ACHA Division 3 Championship Website"](http://hockey.fgcu.edu/arena.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Brush Makes Vision Into Reality In Florida](http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=12389) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20071023043706/http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=12389) October 23, 2007, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) ECHL.com October 22, 2007

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Hertz Arena](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hertz_Arena).

- [Official website](https://hertzarena.com/)

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