Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University)

Moody Coliseum is a 3,600-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene. It is home to the Abilene Christian Wildcats men's and women's basketball, and volleyball teams.[2] It is also used for concerts, chapel services, graduations and other special events, with a maximum capacity of 3,600.

Moody Coliseum
Moody Coliseum
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Full nameMoody Coliseum
LocationAbilene, Texas
Coordinates32°28′13.2″N 99°42′33.3″W / 32.470333°N 99.709250°W / 32.470333; -99.709250
OwnerAbilene Christian University
OperatorAbilene Christian University
Capacity3,600
Construction
Opened1968
Renovated2022
Construction cost$50 million
($438 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectHOK
Structural engineerWalter P Moore
Freedom Enterprise Inc.
Richard Barrios Consulting Engineer Inc.
SPS Technology
Irwin Seating
Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc.
Main contractorsHoar Construction
Tenants
Abilene Christian Wildcats

The arena recently reopened after undergoing extensive renovations. New features include:

  • Additional leg room in the main seating in the coliseum.
  • Larger seats in some sections.
  • Improved accessibility.
  • A 2,000-square-foot club room.
  • Practice gymnasium.
  • An academic center and main level. hospitality suite.
  • Additional offices for athletics administration.
  • Upgraded locker rooms and training rooms.
  • Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
  • Upgraded audio/visual system, including 21 LED boards.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Moody Coliseum". Abilene Christian University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  3. ^ Kilmer, Wendy (29 August 2022). "NEWLY RENOVATED MOODY COLISEUM DEBUTS IN FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES". ACU.edu. Abilene Christian University. Archived from the original on 2022-09-27. Retrieved 27 September 2022.