Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Former arena in Lubbock, Texas, US
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Lubbock Municipal Coliseum (formerly City Bank Coliseum) was an 8,344-seat multi-purpose arena in Lubbock, Texas. Although the arena was located on the campus of Texas Tech University, it was owned and operated by the City of Lubbock until 2018.
 Lubbock Municipal Coliseum | |
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| Former names | City Bank Coliseum |
|---|---|
| Location | 2720 Drive of Champions Lubbock, Texas 79409 |
| Owner | Texas Tech University |
| Operator | Texas Tech University |
| Capacity | 8,344 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1954 |
| Opened | 1956 |
| Closed | April 6, 2019 |
| Demolished | April/May 2019 |
| Tenants | |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders (NCAA) (1956–1999) Texas Chaparrals (ABA) (1970–1971) Texas Tech Lady Raiders (NCAA) (1976–1999) Lubbock Cotton Kings (WPHL/CHL) (1999–2007) Lubbock Gunslingers (NIFL) (2005) Lubbock Renegades (af2) (2007–2008) | |
The Coliseum and adjoining Auditorium were demolished in 2019, following the land's transfer of ownership back to the university.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, located downtown at the intersection of Marsha Sharp Freeway and Ave L, opened in 2020 to replace the Auditorium.
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