List of Arena Football League arenas

The following is a list of Arena Football League (AFL) arenas. American and Canadian football is traditionally played outdoors on grass or artificial turf fields 120–150 yards (109.73–137.16 m) in length. However, arena football is played in covered climate-controlled multi-purpose venues. The field is comparable to the size of a National Hockey League rink, allowing for a scrimmage area. The AFL was established in 1987 and featured arena football teams across the United States until it folded in 2019. In 2014, the average AFL attendance was 8,473 per game. That year the Tampa Bay Storm averaged the most attendees per game with 11,402. The Orlando Predators were the least attended team in 2014 drawing an average of 5,421 per game. Talking Stick Resort Arena was the home of the Arizona Rattlers from 1992 until the team's departure in 2016, making it the longest operating AFL venue. The smallest venue to house an AFL team was the 5,000 seat West Palm Beach Auditorium, the home of the Florida Bobcats from 1996 to 1998. ArenaBowl IX at the Thunderdome (now Tropicana Field) in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 1995, was the highest attended game in AFL history (25,087). Joe Louis Arena in Detroit has been host to four ArenaBowls (1989, 1990, 1991, 1993).

Defunct teams Team(former names) Arena(former names) Years used Capacity Opened City Alabama Vipers Von Braun Center 2010 6,760 1975 Huntsville, Alabama Albany Empire Times Union CenterPepsi ArenaKnickerbocker Arena 2018–2019 13,785 1990 Albany, New York Anaheim Piranhas(1996–1997)(Las Vegas Sting)(1994–1995) Arrowhead PondAnaheim Arena (1993) 1996–1997 17,174 1993 Anaheim, California Thomas & Mack Center 1995 18,776 1983 Paradise, Nevada MGM Grand Garden Arena 1994 17,157 Paradise, Nevada Arizona Rattlers Talking Stick Resort ArenaUS Airways Center (2005–2014)America West Arena (1992–2005) 1992–2016 16,321 1992 Phoenix, Arizona Atlantic City Blackjacks Boardwalk Hall 2019–2019 10,500 1929 Atlantic City, New Jersey Austin Wranglers Frank Erwin Center 2004–2007 14,990 1977 Austin, Texas Baltimore Brigade Royal Farms Arena First Mariner Arena Baltimore Arena Baltimore Civic Center 2017–2019 11,271 1962 Baltimore, Maryland Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings CenturyTel Center 2010 12,000 2000 Bossier City, Louisiana Carolina Cobras Charlotte Coliseum 2003–2004 21,684 1988 Charlotte, North Carolina Raleigh Entertainment and Sports ArenaRBC Center (2002–2012) 2000–2002 18,176 1999 Raleigh, North Carolina Charlotte Rage Charlotte Coliseum 1992–1996 21,684 1988 Charlotte, North Carolina Chicago Bruisers Rosemont HorizonAllstate Arena (1999–present) 1987–1989 16,143 1980 Rosemont, Illinois Chicago Politicians(1986 Playtest Game) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Chicago Rush(2001–2013) BMO Harris Bank CenterRockford MetroCentre (1981–2011) 2013 5,895 1981 Rockford, Illinois Allstate ArenaRosemont Horizon (1980–1999) 2001– 16,143 1980 Rosemont, Illinois Cincinnati Rockers(1992–1993) Riverfront ColiseumU.S. Bank ArenaFirstar CenterThe Crown 1992–1993 12,823 1975 Cincinnati, Ohio Cleveland Gladiators(Las Vegas Gladiators)(New Jersey Gladiators)(New Jersey Red Dogs) Quicken Loans Arena 2008–2017 18,926 1994 Cleveland, Ohio Orleans Arena 2007 9,500 2003 Paradise, Nevada Thomas & Mack Center 2003–2006 18,776 1983 Continental Airlines Arena 1997–2002 19,040 1981 East Rutherford, New Jersey Cleveland Thunderbolts(1992–1994)(Columbus Thunderbolts)(1991) Coliseum at Richfield 1992–1994 18,544 1974 Richfield, Ohio Ohio Expo Center Coliseum 1991 7,000 1918 Columbus, Ohio Colorado Crush Pepsi Center 2003–2008 17,210 1999 Denver, Colorado Columbus Destroyers(Buffalo Destroyers) Nationwide Arena 2004–2008, 2019 17,171 2000 Columbus, Ohio HSBC ArenaMarine Midland Arena (1996–1999) 1999–2003 18,690 1996 Buffalo, New York Connecticut Coyotes(1995–1996) Hartford Civic Center 1995–1996 15,150 1980 Hartford, Connecticut Dallas Desperados American Airlines Center 2002–2008 16,096 2001 Dallas, Texas Dallas Texans(1990–1993) Reunion Arena 1995–1996 17,001 1980 Dallas, Texas Dallas Vigilantes American Airlines Center 2010–2011 16,026 2001–2011 Dallas, Texas Denver Dynamite(1987, 1989–1991) McNichols Sports Arena 1987, 1989–1991 16,061 1975 Denver, Colorado Detroit Fury(2001–2004) The Palace of Auburn Hills 2001–2004 20,184 1988 Auburn Hills, Michigan Florida Bobcats(1996–2001)(Miami Hooters)(1993–1995)(Sacramento Attack)(1992) National Car Rental Center 1999–2001 17,900 1998 Sunrise, Florida West Palm Beach Auditorium 1996–1998 5,000 1965 West Palm Beach, Florida Miami Arena 1993–1995 14,696 1988 Miami, Florida ARCO Arena 1992 12,632 1988 Sacramento, California Fort Worth Cavalry(1994) Fort Worth Convention Center 1994 11,200 1965 Fort Worth, Texas Georgia Force Arena at Gwinnett Center 2003–2004, 2008, 2010–2012 11,500 2003 Duluth, Georgia Philips Arena 2002, 2005–2007 18,545 1999 Atlanta, Georgia Grand Rapids Rampage Van Andel Arena 1998–2008 10,834 1996 Grand Rapids, Michigan Houston Thunderbears(1998–2001)(Texas Terror)(1996–1997) Compaq CenterThe Summit (1975–1998) 1996–2001 15,256 1975 Houston, Texas Indiana Firebirds(2001–2004)(Albany Firebirds)(1990–2000) Conseco Fieldhouse 2001–2004 14,400 1999 Indianapolis, Indiana Pepsi Arena 1990–2000 13,256 1990 Albany, New York Iowa Barnstormers Wells Fargo Arena 2010–2014 15,181 2005 Des Moines, Iowa Jacksonville Sharks Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 2010–2016 13,000 2003 Jacksonville, Florida Kansas City Command(2011–2012)(Kansas City Brigade)(2006–2008) Sprint Center 2008–2012 17,752 2007 Kansas City, Missouri Kemper Arena 2006–2007 17,642 1974 Las Vegas Outlaws Thomas & Mack Center 2015 16,606 1983 Paradise, Nevada Los Angeles Avengers Staples Center 2000–2008 16,096 1999 Los Angeles Los Angeles Cobras(1988) Los Angeles Sports Arena 1988 14,546 1959 Los Angeles Los Angeles Kiss Honda Center 2014–2016 17,174 1993 Anaheim, California Massachusetts Marauders(1994)(Detroit Drive)(1988–1993) Worcester's Centrum CentreDCU Center (2004–present)Worcester Centrum (1987–1992) 1994 12,230 1982 Worcester, Massachusetts Joe Louis Arena 1988–1993 20,066 1979 Detroit, Michigan Miami Vise(1987 Playtest Game) N/A 1987 N/A N/A N/A Milwaukee Mustangs(1994–2001) Bradley Center 1994–2001 17,800 1988 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Mustangs(2011–2012)(Milwaukee Iron)(2009–2010) BMO Harris Bradley CenterBradley Center (1988–2012) 2010–2012 17,800 1988 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Minnesota Fighting Pike(1996) Target Center 1996 17,500 1990 Minneapolis, Minnesota Nashville Kats Sommet CenterNashville Arena (1996–1999), (2007)Gaylord Entertainment Center (1999–2007) 1997–2001, 2005–2007 16,121 1996 Nashville, Tennessee New England Steamrollers(1988) Providence Civic CenterDunkin' Donuts Center (2001–present) 1988 11,500 1972 Providence, Rhode Island New Orleans Night(1991–1992) Louisiana Superdome 1991–1992 55,675 1975 New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans VooDoo Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans Arena (1999–2014) 2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015 16,377 1999 New Orleans, Louisiana New York Dragons(Iowa Barnstormers) Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 2001–2008 11,950 1972 Uniondale, New York Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1995–2000 11,411 1955 Des Moines, Iowa New York Knights(1988) Madison Square Garden 1988 18,200 1968 New York City Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz Cox Convention Center 2010 13,231 1972 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma Wranglers(2000–2001)(Portland Forest Dragons)(1997–1999)(Memphis Pharaohs)(1995–1996) Cox Convention Center 2000–2001 13,231 UNK Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rose Garden 1997–1999 17,544 1993 Portland, Oregon Pyramid Arena 1995–1996 21,000 1991 Memphis, Tennessee Orlando Predators Amway Center 2011–2013, 2015–2016 17,200 2010 Orlando, Florida CFE Arena 2014 9,465 2007 Orlando, Florida Amway ArenaThe Arena in Orlando (2006)TD Waterhouse Centre (1999–2006)Orlando Arena (1989–1999) 1991–2008 15,924 1989 Orlando, Florida Philadelphia Soul Wells Fargo CenterWachovia Center (2003–2010)First Union Center (1998–2003)CoreStates Center (1996–1998) 2004–2019 17,486 1996 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wachovia Spectrum 2004–2008(For Saturday home games) 17,380 1967 Pittsburgh GladiatorsPittsburgh Civic Arena1987-1990N/A1961 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Power Consol Energy Center 2011–2014 18,000 2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Portland Steel(Portland Thunder) Moda Center 2014–2016 20,636 1995 Portland, Oregon Rockford Metros(1986 Playtest Game) Rockford MetroCentre 1986 10,000 1981 Rockford, Illinois San Antonio Force(1992) HemisFair Arena 1992 10,146 UNK San Antonio, Texas San Antonio Talons(Tulsa Talons) Alamodome 2012–2014 65,000 1993 San Antonio, Texas BOK Center 2010–2011 16,582 2008 Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa Convention Center 2000–2009 7,111 1964 San Jose SaberCats SAP Center at San JoseHP Pavilion at San Jose (2002–2013)Compaq Center at San Jose (2001–2002)San Jose Arena (1993–2001) 1995–2015 16,100 1993 San Jose, California Spokane Shock Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 2010–2015 10,471 1995 Spokane, Washington St. Louis Stampede(1995–1996) Kiel CenterScottrade Center (2006–present)Savvis Center (2000–2006) 1995–1996 19,022 1994 St. Louis, Missouri Tampa Bay Storm(Pittsburgh Gladiators) Amalie ArenaTampa Bay Times Forum (2011–2014)St. Pete Times Forum (2002–2011)Ice Palace (1996–2002) 1997–2017 19,200 1996 Tampa, Florida Tropicana FieldThunderdome (1993–1996)Florida Suncoast Dome (1990–1993) 1991–1996 43,500 1990 St. Petersburg, Florida Mellon Arena 1987–1990 15,924 1961 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Toronto Phantoms(2001–2002)(New England Seawolves)(1999–2000)(New York CityHawks)(1997–1998) Air Canada Centre 2001–2002 18,819 1999 Toronto Hartford Civic Center 1999–2000 15,635 1980 Hartford, Connecticut Madison Square Garden 1997–1998 18,200 1968 New York City Utah Blaze(2006–2013) EnergySolutions ArenaDelta Center (1991–2006) 2006–2008, 2011–2013 14,000 1991 Salt Lake City, Utah Maverik CenterE Center (1997–2010) 2010 10,100 1997 West Valley City, Utah Washington Commandos(1987, 1990)(Maryland Commandos)(1989) Patriot Center 1990 10,000 1958 Fairfax, Virginia Capital CentreUS Airways Arena (1993–1997) 1987, 1989 18,130 1973 Landover, Maryland Washington Valor Capital One Arena Verizon Center (2017) 2017–2019 18,506 1997 Washington, D.C.

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