Miami Arena
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Interactive map of Miami Arena | |
| Address | 721 NW 1st Ave |
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| Location | Miami, Florida |
| Coordinates | 25°46′52″N 80°11′41″W / 25.78111°N 80.19472°W |
| Owner | City of Miami (1988–2004) Arena Ventures, LLC. (2004–2008) |
| Operator | Miami Sports and Entertainment Authority |
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| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | August 4, 1986 |
| Opened | July 13, 1988 |
| Closed | July 2008 |
| Demolished | August–October 2008 |
| Cost | $52.5 million ($143 million in 2025 dollars) |
| Architect | Lloyd Jones Fillpot Associates |
Structural engineer | Walter P. Moore |
General contractor | Linbeck Construction Company |
| Tenants | |
| Miami Heat (NBA) (1988–1999) Miami Hurricanes (NCAA) (1988–2002) Florida Hammerheads (RHI) (1993) Florida Panthers (NHL) (1993–1998) Miami Hooters (AFL) (1993–1995) Miami Matadors (ECHL) (1998–1999) Miami Manatees (WHA2) (2003–2004) Miami Morays (NIFL) (2005) | |
Miami Arena was an indoor arena located in Miami, Florida. The venue served as the home of the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). From 1988 until 2002, it also was the indoor arena for the Miami Hurricanes.