Enmarket Arena

Enmarket Arena is a multi-purpose complex in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It opened in February 2022^[1] with a 9,500-seat arena,^[2] including twelve luxury suites, five lodge boxes, and a party suite. Enmarket Arena is the home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL.

Enmarket Arena

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Location	Savannah, Georgia
Coordinates	32°04′27″N 81°06′42″W / 32.0741°N 81.1116°W / 32.0741; -81.1116
Owner	The City of Savannah
Operator	Oak View Group
Capacity	9,500 (concerts) 7,300 (hockey)
Opened	February 2022
Tenants
Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL) (2022–present)
Website
www.enmarketarena.com

History

The possibility of a new arena in Savannah was discussed for around 20 years before the announcement of the Enmarket Arena.^[3] Discussions began about replacing the Savannah Civic Center started in 2001.^[3]

In fall 2018, the City of Savannah announced plans for the construction of a new arena in the westside to replace the Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena at the Savannah Civic Center.^[3] In September 2019, the proposed new arena broke ground.^[3] In January 2021, the ECHL approved a 2022–23 season expansion team to play out of the new arena.^[4] In July 2021, the convenience store chain Enmarket secured the naming rights to the arena to be named Enmarket Arena.^[2]

The arena's parking lots are not expected to be completed in time for the arena's opening, and as such a temporary parking plan will be established.^[5][6]

In January 2022, a delay was announced due to the ongoing supply chain crisis, construction issues, and the coronavirus pandemic. Shows were postponed until early February.^[1][3][7]

The Ghost Pirates' first game at Enmarket Arena took place on November 5, 2022, with a 5–1 victory over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.^[8]

Events

Professional wrestling

Professional wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling held an event at the arena on July 13, 2022, which included tapings for that week's episodes of their television programs AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage.^[9]

Other sports

Monster Jam will hold an inaugural event at the arena on August 4–6, 2023.^[10]

Concerts

The first concert held at Enmarket Arena was Riley Green on February 6, 2022. Other concerts have included Earth, Wind & Fire, Eagles, New Edition, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, Breaking Benjamin, The Lumineers, Pitbull, Keith Urban, Widespread Panic, Jelly Roll, Reba McEntire, Adam Sandler, Barry Manilow, Journey, Shinedown, and Janet Jackson.

References

1. "Opening postponed for new arena in Savannah". WTOC-TV. January 11, 2022. from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
2. Cawthon, Graham (July 20, 2021). "'A premier destination': Savannah's new 9,500-seat arena officially gets a name". WJCL-TV. from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
3. Van Brimmer, Adam; Nussbaum, Katie. "Savannah Enmarket Arena timeline: Saga marked by indecision, differing views and many delays". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
4. "ECHL Approves Expansion Membership For Savannah". ECHL. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
5. Evans, Sean (January 5, 2022). "Temporary parking plan in place for the opening of the Enmarket Arena". WTOC. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
6. Nicholson, Zoe. "Enmarket Arena slated for January opening, but parking won't be ready for months". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
7. "COVID-19, Supply Issues Delay Opening of Enmarket Arena in Savannah". Billboard. Associated Press. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
8. Howard, Corey (November 6, 2022). "Ghost Pirates win home opener 5-1 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits". WSAV-TV. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
9. Colquitt, Angel (May 5, 2022). "AEW Dynamite coming to Savannah in July". WSAV-TV. from the original on May 9, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
10. https://www.monsterjam.com/en-US/events/savannah-ga/aug-04-2023-aug-06-2023

External links

• Official Site