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Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark
308 6th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Opened: January 1, 1975
Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, originally known as the Montana Entertainment Trade and Recreation Arena then MetraPark Arena, now called First Interstate Arena, is a multi-purpose arena located at MetraPark, the fairgrounds of Billings, Montana. The arena has a capacity of 8,700 for ice hockey and indoor football games, 10,500 for basketball, and up to 12,000 for concerts. The arena hosts a variety of local sporting, musical, and other events. It has also hosted professional sporting competitions. In 2005, MetraPark Arena marked its 30th anniversary. The arena was renovated in 2010 and 2011 at a cost of $27 million.

On February 21, 2007, Rimrock Auto Group announced a 10-year, $1 million naming rights deal for the arena. Beginning July 1, 2007 it became known as the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. On June 3, 2019, First Interstate Bank announced a 5-year $875,000 naming rights deal for the arena. The new name of the facility would be First Interstate Arena at MetraPark.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Dec 2, 2006Wyoming @ Montana State 62 - 73
Dec 4, 2004Wyoming @ Montana State 70 - 71
Jan 4, 2003Wyoming @ Montana State 56 - 60
Dec 21, 1993Wyoming @ Montana State 78 - 62
Dec 30, 1980Montana @ UC Irvine 63 - 65
Dec 29, 1980Texas A&M @ UC Irvine 74 - 91