<!--{{about|the arena in Boise, Idaho|the arena at the University of Idaho in Moscow|Idaho Central Credit Union Arena}}--> {{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Boise, Idaho, U.S.}} {{distinguish|text=Idaho Central Credit Union Arena in Moscow or the ICCU Dome in Pocatello}} {{Infobox venue | name = Idaho Central Arena | nickname = | image = File:The Grove Plaza entrance to CenturyLink Arena Boise.jpg | image_size = 250 | caption = The Grove Plaza at north entrance, October 2019 | pushpin_map = USA#Idaho | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the United States##Location in Idaho | pushpin_relief = 1 | pushpin_label = Boise | former_names = Bank of America Centre (1997–2005)<br />Qwest Arena (2005–2011)<ref name=ibrev11>{{cite web|url=http://idahobusinessreview.com/2011/05/12/new-name-branding-coming-for-qwest-arena/ |work=Idaho Business Review |location=Boise |last=Patrick |first=Jay |title=New name, branding coming for Qwest Arena |date=May 12, 2011 |access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref><br /> CenturyLink Arena<br />(2011–2020) | fullname = Idaho Central Arena | address = 233 S. Capitol Boulevard | location = Boise, Idaho, U.S. <!--83702 --> | coordinates = {{coord|43.614|N|116.204|W|region:US-ID_type:landmark_source:dewiki|display=inline,title}} | elevation = {{convert|2700|ft|round=5}} AMSL | broke_ground = January 21, 1996<ref>{{cite journal |title=Boise Builds Hotel, Sports Arena|url=http://connection.ebscohost.com/content/article/1028735513.html|journal=Hotel & Motel Management|date=January 22, 1996|access-date=February 13, 2015|volume=211|issue=1|page=30}}{{dead link|date=November 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | built = | opened = {{Start date and age|1997|9|24|br=yes}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Sharks Bow to Kings|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=e5czAAAAIBAJ&pg=2544,2901160&dq=en|newspaper=Lodi News-Sentinel|date=September 25, 1997|access-date=September 12, 2011}}</ref><br /> | closed = | demolished = | owner = Block 22 LLC | operator = Block 22 LLC | surface = Multi-surface | construction_cost = $50 million<br />(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|50000000|1997}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}}<!--dollars-->{{inflation-fn|US}}) | architect = HNTB<ref>{{cite web|title=Bank of America Centre|url=http://keithhenrickson.com/BankOfAmerica.html|publisher=Keith Henrickson|access-date=September 12, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402203831/http://keithhenrickson.com/BankOfAmerica.html|archive-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> | project_manager = | structural_engineer = Cary Kopczynski & Company<ref>{{cite web|title=Boise Grove|url=http://www.ckcps.com/ckc_buildable_grove.html|publisher=Cary Kopczynski & Company|access-date=September 12, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425081625/http://www.ckcps.com/ckc_buildable_grove.html|archive-date=April 25, 2012}}</ref> | services_engineer = Engineering Incorporated<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert D. Tikker - Experience|url=http://www.tikkerengineering.com/resumes/Bob.pdf|publisher=Tikker Engineering|access-date=September 12, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040612035237/http://www.tikkerengineering.com/resumes/Bob.pdf|archive-date=June 12, 2004}}</ref> | general_contractor = PCL/McAlvain<ref>{{cite web |title=The Grove Hotel and Bank of America Centre|url=http://www.pcl.com/projects-that-inspire/pages/the-grove-hotel-and-bank-of-america-center.aspx|publisher=PCL Construction|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Grove Hotel and Events Center|url=http://www.mcalvain.com/projects/grove-hotel-and-events-center|publisher=McAlvain Construction|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> | tenants = Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) (1997–present)<br />Idaho/Boise Stallions (IPFL) (1999–2001)<br/>Boise Burn (AF2) (2007–2009)<br />Treasure Valley Rollergirls (WFTDA) (2008–present) | seating_capacity = Ice hockey: 5,002<br />Basketball: 5,732<br />Concerts: 6,800<br />Boxing: 6,400 | website = {{URL|idahocentralarena.com/}} | logo_image = File:Idaho Central Arena logo.png }}<!-- {{Location map |USA West |relief = 1 |label = <small>Boise</small> |position = |lat = 43.614 |long = -116.204 |caption = Location in the western United States |marksize = 5 |float = |background = |width = 210 }}--> '''Idaho Central Arena''' (originally '''Bank of America Centre,''' formerly '''Qwest Arena''' and '''CenturyLink Arena''') is a multi-purpose arena in the western United States, located in Boise, Idaho. Its seating capacity is 5,002 for ice hockey, 5,300 for basketball, 5,732 for end-stage concerts, 6,400 for boxing, and up to 6,800 for center-stage concerts. With 4,508 permanent seats, it was built for $50 million. In downtown Boise, its street level elevation is approximately {{convert|2700|ft|round=5}} above sea level.
Opened {{Time ago|Sep 24 1997}} in September 1997, it has been the home arena of the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL since then. Past tenants include the Boise Stallions (1999–2001) of the Indoor Professional Football League and the Boise Burn (2007–2009) of the af2.
Originally named the Bank of America Centre, it became Qwest Arena in 2005.<ref name="ibrev11" /> With CenturyLink's{{efn|CenturyLink adopted the new name of Lumen Technologies in September 2020. The company still uses CenturyLink as the brand name for its copper-based telecom services.}} takeover of Qwest Communications in 2011, the venue was renamed on August 18 that same year.<ref name="Qwest Arena becomes CenturyLink Arena Boise">{{cite web|title=Qwest Arena becomes CenturyLink Arena Boise|url=http://www.idahosteelheads.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=1563|publisher=Idaho Steelheards|date=August 18, 2011|access-date=August 18, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928040857/http://www.idahosteelheads.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=1563|archive-date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> On September 16, 2020, Idaho Central Credit Union purchased the naming rights, giving the building its current title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-17|title=CenturyLink no more: Downtown arena gets new name|url=https://boisedev.com/news/2020/09/16/idaho-central-arena-boise/|access-date=2020-09-18|website=BoiseDev|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Features== The arena features 39 corporate suites, 1,100 Club Premiere seats, standing room space for 200, The Zone restaurant (overlooking the arena), as well as a Blimpie franchise among the nine concession stands. The arena is physically connected to the Grove Hotel at the corner of Front Street and Capitol Boulevard; the main entrance is from the Grove Plaza. There are two scoreboards and a Daktronics ProStar videoboard.
The Grove Hotel has {{convert|36000|sqft|-1}} of meeting and convention space in addition to the {{convert|22247|sqft|0}} of arena floor space.
==Events== Idaho Central Arena hosted the 2007 ECHL All-Star Game. thumb|left|A 2007 Idaho Steelheads game at Idaho Central Arena
Other events hosted in the facility include concerts, trade shows, conventions, ice shows and various other sporting events, including professional wrestling, MMA, and the Treasure Valley Rollergirls roller derby squad.
On July 14, 2018, the arena was host to UFC Fight Night 133, the MMA promotion's first event held in Idaho.
Idaho Central Arena has hosted two NBA D-League Showcases in 2008 and 2010. Each Showcase had all NBA D-League teams play for 4 days, and showed their talent in front of National TV (NBA TV) and had scouts all around the country.
On September 18, 2017, the Big Sky Conference announced that its men's and women's basketball tournaments would move to Idaho Central Arena for three years, starting in 2019. The previous three years (2016–18) were held in Reno, Nevada. The hosting contract has since been extended twice, with the most recent extension running through 2031.
===Concerts=== Many artists and bands have performed at the venue, including Judas Priest, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Skillet, Luke Bryan, Yes, Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band, and Rise Against.
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==External links== * [https://idahocentralarena.com/ Idaho Central Arena] * [http://www.idahosteelheads.com IdahoSteelheads.com]
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