Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ

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Historical · NHL

Desert Diamond Arena

Former home of the Arizona Coyotes

Glendale, AZ

Still to visit

Teams

  • Arizona Coyotes

    NHL · hockey

    2003–2022

Also known as Glendale Arena · Jobing.com Arena · Gila River Arena

Stadium facts

Capacity
17,125
Hockey. Basketball is listed at 18,300 and concerts at 19,000.Source for capacity
Opened
December 26, 2003
Still standing. The Coyotes left after the 2021–22 season.Source for opened
Cost
$220 million
Source for cost

Names and sponsors

  • Glendale Arena

    2003–2006

    Source
  • Jobing.com Arena

    2006–2014

    Source
  • Gila River Arena

    2014–2022

    Source
  • Desert Diamond Arena

    2022–present

    Source
  • The Pit

    Nickname

    Source

Timeline

  1. 2003

  2. 2003

  3. 2006

  4. 2014

  5. 2022

  6. 2024

December 26, 2003

Sting open the building

The first event was an Arizona Sting win against the Vancouver Ravens, 16–12, on December 26, 2003. The arena was then Glendale Arena. Construction is tied on the page to a $220 million cost.

Source

Upcoming schedule

This building is historic, so there is no upcoming home schedule.

Seating chart

Approximate — not an official seating chart.

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