Following the opening of the new Fiserv Forum in late August 2018, the Bradley Center was demolished to make way for future development. Assets from the arena, including display boards, scoreboards, equipment and sports and concert memorabilia were auctioned off.
Why is it named Fiserv Forum?
The name "Fiserv Forum," the two sides say, is a nod to Fiserv's annual client experience event where the world's best and brightest technology, financial services and business professionals gather to exchange ideas. Yabuki said the agreement further affirms Fiserv's local commitment.26 Jul 2018
What was the cost of the Fiserv Forum?
$524 million
Is the Bucks Stadium New?
Feigin's announcement was from the site of the new arena, after the first roof truss was installed and bolted into place. The roof was officially topped off on . On , Fiserv Forum was officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 4th annual Bucks Block Party.
What was the old Bucks arena called?
What was Fiserv Forum before?
What happened to the Milwaukee Arena?
Following a major overhaul in 1998, the arena is now home to the Milwaukee Wave of the Major Indoor Soccer League (including the 2006 MISL All-Star game) and is the Milwaukee venue for Disney on Ice.
Where did the Milwaukee Bucks play before the Bradley Center?
BMO Harris had merged with Milwaukee-based M&I Bank a year earlier. After the heirs to the Bradley fortune gave their approval, the arena was renamed the "BMO Harris Bradley Center".
How much did it cost to build the Fiserv Forum?
Construction started on the $500 million arena, funded half by Bucks team owners and half by state and local taxpayers, in June of 2016. Fiserv Inc., a Brookfield-based financial services company, purchased twenty-five-year naming rights for the 714,000 square foot, $524 million arena.
Why was the Fiserv Forum built?
Featuring an active plaza space designed for year-round community use outside, and sweeping views both into the bowl and out to the city throughout the interior, Fiserv Forum is being built to redefine world class fan experience and highlight the communal nature of attending live entertainment.
How big is a Bucks arena?
The 714,000 square foot arena will be home to Milwaukee Bucks basketball and countless sports and entertainment events.
What will replace the Bradley Center?
Fiserv Forum
Is Fiserv Forum bigger than the Bradley Center?
Fiserv Forum holds 17,500 people and has fewer luxury suites, but more club seating than the BMO Harris Bradley Center.