Midway Arena

{{Short description|Proposed indoor arena in San Diego}} {{Infobox venue | name = Midway Arena | nickname = | logo_image = | logo_size = | image = File:Midway_Arena.jpg | image_size = | caption = | former_names = | address = | location = San Diego, California | coordinates = {{Coord|32|45|14.7|N|117|12|31.3|W|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | public_transit = | owner = TBD | operator = | capacity = 16,000 (expandable to 19,000) | broke_ground = | opened = | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | rebuilt = | cost = TBD | architect = Safdie Rabines Architects | project_manager = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | tenants = TBD }}

'''Midway Arena''' is a proposed indoor arena to be constructed in San Diego, California, intended to replace the 1960s-era Pechanga Arena. The development proposal includes the 16,000-seat arena, housing units, a multi-acre urban park, and a mixed-use entertainment, arts, and cultural district.

==History== In 2020, the City of San Diego proposed redeveloping the Midway-area sports arena site, a {{convert|49|acre|ha|adj=on}} parcel. Four developers submitted bids and two were chosen to continue the process, with the winning bid belonging to Brookfield Properties.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2020-06-16/four-developers-submit-competing-proposals-for-san-diego-sports-arena-site |title=Four developers submit competing proposals for San Diego sports arena site |accessdate=June 16, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pointloma-obmonthly.com/news/story/2020-07-10/rival-developers-propose-differing-visions-for-sports-arena-area |title=Rival developers propose differing visions for sports arena area |accessdate=July 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-mayor-announces-winning-developer-to-build-new-sports-arena/509-7439d9e9-3bd5-46d6-9380-3fa843a2439f |title=San Diego mayor announces winning developer to build new Sports Arena |accessdate=August 29, 2020}}</ref> Plans were halted 10 months later when a state agency claimed the city was not in a position to dispose of the land and had not complied with state regulations.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/development-plans-halted-for-former-sports-arena-site |title=Development plans halted for former Sports Arena site |accessdate=March 29, 2021}}</ref>

San Diego restarted the application process in 2021 in accordance with state regulations.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/san-diego-to-restart-process-to-redevelop-sports-arena-site-over-california-land-law |title= San Diego to restart process to redevelop Sports Arena site over California land law |accessdate=June 17, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/san-diego-accepting-applications-for-sports-arena-development |title=San Diego accepting applications for Sports Arena development |accessdate=October 4, 2021}}</ref> Seven applications were received, with five chosen to continue the application process, then further narrowed down to three.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/story/2021-12-09/san-diego-eliminates-2-contenders-in-battle-for-sports-arena-site |title= San Diego eliminates 2 contenders in battle for sports arena site |accessdate=December 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/05/24/san-diego-three-proposals-sports-arena-redevelopment |title=San Diego shortlists three proposals for Sports Arena redevelopment |accessdate=May 24, 2022}}</ref> In 2022, the city chose the development team '''Midway Rising''' to redevelop the site.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2022/09/13/city-council-moves-forward-with-midway-rising-sports-arena-development/ |title=City Council Moves Forward with ‘Midway Rising’ for Sports Arena Redevelopment |accessdate=September 13, 2022}}</ref> Midway Rising had a two-year window with San Diego to come to terms with the city; however, the mayor was also able to extend the agreement for two one-year terms. Both parties could also walk away from the deal at any time.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-12-08/san-diego-developer-sports-arena-site |title=City, developer finalize negotiation terms for sports arena site |accessdate=December 8, 2022}}</ref>

On June 12, 2023, businessman Stan Kroenke, owner of multiple teams of the major professional sports leagues, joined Midway Rising as its majority investor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-06-12/billionaire-stan-kroenke-joins-midway-rising-as-majority-investor-in-san-diego-sports-arena-project |title=Billionaire Stan Kroenke joins Midway Rising as majority investor in San Diego sports arena project |accessdate=June 12, 2023}}</ref>

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==External links== * [https://midwayrising.info/ Official website]

Category:Proposed indoor arenas in the United States