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Grossinger Motors Arena

The building nearing completion in 2005.
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Former namesU.S. Cellular Coliseum (2006–2016)
The Coliseum (2016–2017)
Location101 South Madison Street
Bloomington, Illinois 60701
Coordinates40°28′41″N 88°59′47″W / 40.47806°N 88.99639°W / 40.47806; -88.99639
Public transitBus transport Connect Transit
OwnerCity of Bloomington
OperatorCity of Bloomington
CapacityHockey & Indoor Football: 7,000
Concerts: 8,000
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke groundAugust 19, 2004[1]
OpenedApril 1, 2006
Construction cost$37 million
($55.9 million in 2023 dollars[2])
ArchitectBBB Architects, Ltd.[3]
Structural engineerHalcrow Yolles[4]
Services engineerThe Mitchell Partnership Inc.[5]
General contractorJohnston Contractors Inc.[6]
Tenants
Bloomington Edge (IFL/CPIFL/XLIF/CIF) (2006–2018)
Bloomington PrairieThunder (UHL/IHL/CHL) (2006–2011)
Bloomington Blaze/Thunder (CHL/SPHL) (2011–2014)
Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL) (2014–2019)
Illinois State Redbirds (ACHA) (2021–present)
Bloomington Bison (ECHL) (2024–)

Grossinger Motors Arena[7] (formerly known as U.S. Cellular Coliseum and simply the Coliseum[7]) is an arena in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. It is on the southwest corner of Madison Street (US-51) and Front Street. The arena opened to the public on April 1, 2006.

Description

Its seating capacity is approximately 6,000 for hockey and indoor football games and 7,000+ for concerts. The arena has 800 club seats, 24 luxury suites, and two party suites.[3]

The arena can play host to concerts, live performances, hockey, indoor football and basketball.

The arena annually hosts several graduations for area high schools and Heartland Community College.

Over the years, the venue has hosted concerts from top stars of many music genres, including the likes of Rod Stewart, REO Speedwagon, John Mayer, Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Shinedown, Chevelle, Boston, Judas Priest, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Luke Combs and many others.

The venue has also held live events such as Monster Jam, Nitro Circus, Disney Live, WWE Wrestling, ice racing, and several other attractions.

References

  1. ^ Guetersloh, M.K. (August 19, 2004). "Ground Broken for Arena. Construction Expected to Take 18 Months". The Pantagraph. Bloomington. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Outfield Seats Will Be Ready Ahead Of Schedule For Cardinals
  4. ^ "Ferdo Simov". Entuitive, Ltd. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Cellular Coliseum" (PDF). tmptoronto.com. The Mitchell Partnership.
  6. ^ "US Cellular Coliseum". johnston-contractors.com. Johnson Contractors.
  7. ^ a b Nagle, Maria (June 22, 2017). "Name Change: Coliseum now called Grossinger Motors Arena". The Pantagraph. Bloomington. Retrieved June 22, 2017.