A Look Inside Wake Forest’s New Basketball Arena

The new arena for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons is set to open this Fall 2017 semester and we got an exclusive look inside!

Location

Wake Forest’s New basketball arena is located at the north end of campus, adjacent to the Dining Hall and Student Union. The arena is situated on 17 acres of land and is approximately 360,000 square feet. It is the largest arena in the Atlantic Coast Conference and can seat up to 22,000 fans.

Design

When it comes to designing a basketball arena Wake Forest had some very specific goals in mind. They wanted an intimate space that would be loud and exciting, while still providing a great view of the court from every seat. They also wanted to create a space that would be unique to Wake Forest and would help them stand out from other schools.

To achieve these goals, the school worked with a team of architects and designers to come up with a design that would meet their needs. The end result is an arena that is both modern and timeless, with a few unique features that make it truly special.

One of the most notable features of the arena is its glass façade. The glass allows natural light to flood into the space, making it feel bright and open. It also provides views of the surrounding campus, which helps to create a sense of community within the arena.

Another unique feature of the arena is its seating configuration. The seats are arranged in such a way that every seat has a perfect view of the court, no matter where you are sitting. This ensures that everyone in the arena will be able to see all the action, no matter where they are sitting.

The last unique feature of the arena is its acoustics. The design team worked hard to ensure that the space would be loud and exciting, and they succeeded. The acoustics in the arena are some of the best in the country, making it one of the most deafening arenas in college basketball

Features

-The arena’s court will feature the Demon Deacon in Wake Forest’s traditional old gold and black.
-A state of the art lighting system will provide the perfect game day atmosphere for fans.
-The arena will have a capacity of 14,000, making it one of the largest arenas in the ACC.
-There will be 44 luxury suites, as well as club seats and loge boxes.
-The arena will also feature a multi-purpose space that can be used for events such as concerts, conventions, and graduation ceremonies.

Capacity

The new arena, which is set to open in the fall of 2020, will have a capacity of 10,000.

Cost

The new arena, which is set to open in fall 2020, is being built at a cost of $34 million. The project is being funded by private donations and revenue from the sale of naming rights and premium seating.

History

The new arena is a state-of-the-art facility that will provide the Demon Deacons with one of the best home court advantages in college basketball The arena is named after former Wake Forest Head Coach and current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr It seats 8,000Fans and opened on November 9, 2019, with a game against the University of Georgia

The project was announced on April 11, 2017. The arena is part of a $ 55 million redevelopment project for the university’s athletic facilities, which includes an expansion of the adjacent football stadium.

The arena is located on the site of the former Frank Spencer dining hall and replaces the Lawrence Joel Coliseum as the home court for Wake Forest’s men’s and women’s basketball teams

The exterior of the building is made of brick and glass, with steel canopies that protect spectators from inclement weather. The main entrance to the arena is located on Deacon Boulevard, providing easy access for fans coming from campus or from parking areas located nearby.

Once inside, guests are greeted by a two-story atrium that features a view of the court from above. The concourse level surrounds the court and provides access to all seats in the arena. There are also concession stands and restrooms located on this level.

Amenities for fans include LED video boards that hang over each end of the court, as well as ribbon displays that run along the tops of both sidelines. The seating bowl offers excellent sightlines for all guests, with no obstructed views thanks to its cantilevered design.

The VIP areas include four courtside suites, eight loge boxes (which are semi-private areas with 4-6 seats), 24 club seats (located behind each basket), and AV equipment rental

Opening

On Tuesday, September 4th, the Wake Forest community celebrated the opening of the new basketball arena The $34 Million Dollar project has been years in the making, and it is finally complete. The arena holds 8,000 people and is state of the art. It features a concourse with concession stands and bathrooms, luxury suites, and a club level with lounge seating and a bar. The arena also has a state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system. The Wake Forest basketball team will play their first game in the arena on November 9th against Elon University

First Game

On November 12th, 2019, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will play their first game in the newly completed Steven M. Frank Amphitheater. The arena, which cost $55 million to construct, is located on the South Side of campus and has a capacity of just under 10,000 spectators.

The new arena is a state-of-the-art facility that includes luxury suites, club seats, and a spacious concourse. The arena was designed with the fan experience in mind and features excellent sightlines and acoustics.

The Demon Deacons will tip off their 2019-2020 Season against the NIU Huskies at 7:00 PM on November 12th. Tickets are still available and can be purchased through the Wake Forest Athletics website.

Notable Events

--Wake Forest will open its new Basketball Arena the Lawrence Joel Coliseum, against the University of Virginia on December 3, 1986. The Joel Coliseum is the home of the Wake Forest University men’s and women’s Basketball teams as well as the women’s volleyball team. The arena has a capacity of 14,665.
-The first game played in the Joel Coliseum was on November 29, 1986, when the Wake Forest men’s Basketball team defeated Elon College 77-62.
-In 1988, the Joel Coliseum hosted the Atlantic Coast Conference men’s Basketball Tournament
-In 1992, the Joel Coliseum hosted the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament Southeast Regional.

Future

In less than two years, Deacons will begin playing in a brand new basketball arena that will put them on the map as one of the top programs in the country. The new arena, which is currently under construction, is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2020-21 season.

When finished, the facility will feature a state-of-the-art video board, a sound system that will put fans right on top of the action, and seats that are closer to the court than any other arena in the country. The arena will also have a unique design that will make it one of the most recognizable arenas in College Basketball

With its completion, Wake Forest will have one of the best home court advantages in all of College Basketball