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Alaska Airlines Center
3550 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
Opened: September 5, 2014
The Alaska Airlines Center is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Anchorage, Alaska. It is located on the campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and adjacent to Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC). The arena went through several preliminary names, such as the UAA Community Arena, Seawolf Arena and Seawolf Sports Arena, before a naming rights and sponsorship deal was announced between UAA and Alaska Airlines on March 21, 2013. The arena held its grand opening on September 5, 2014.

The arena replaces the Wells Fargo Sports Complex as the home of UAA's athletic department and programs, including UAA Seawolves basketball and volleyball teams. The Sports Complex was built in 1978, at a time when Anchorage Community College predominated the campus; UAA had come into existence only a few years prior during a system reorganization, replacing Anchorage Senior College. Athletic officials at UAA had long complained of the inadequacies of the facility. After making preliminary plans, they set about serious lobbying efforts to secure funds to replace the structure starting in 2007.

The arena and PAMC share parking, as parking on the UAA campus north of Providence Drive is limited. The school's ice hockey team continues to play at the Sullivan Arena, as plans for this arena did not include an ice rink. The Wells Fargo Sports Complex will continue to house the Seawolves' practice rink, along with expanded hockey offices. UAA officials are considering the future construction of a separate ice hockey arena. The arena is also expected to attract non-UAA tenants, some of whom currently rent the Sullivan to hold their events.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Nov 8, 2019Washington @ Baylor 67 - 64
Nov 25, 2017Charleston @ Alaska-Anch #55 - 46
Nov 25, 2017Sam Houston State @ Santa Clara #73 - 59
Nov 25, 2017Cal Poly @ Idaho #66 - 75
Nov 25, 2017Central Michigan @ CSU Baskersfield #75 - 72
Nov 24, 2017Idaho @ CSU Baskersfield #62 - 64
Nov 24, 2017Cal Poly @ Central Michigan #53 - 56
Nov 23, 2017Santa Clara @ Alaska-Anch #73 - 78
Nov 23, 2017Charleston @ Sam Houston State #59 - 49
Nov 22, 2017Charleston @ Cal Poly #68 - 73

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