ABOUT THE KENT EVENTS CENTER

The Kent Events Center will provide an abundance of family-focused opportunities for recreation and enjoyment, as well as a sound economic investment for the City. A broad range of events including concerts, car and boat shows, high school graduations, home and garden shows and the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds will all have a home at the Kent Events Center.

• Approximate square footage: 153,000 square feet
• Scheduled opening: January 2009
• Anchor tenant: Seattle Thunderbirds
• Seating: Multi-use facility with 6,025-seat ice arena for Thunderbird home games. Retractable seating to provide additional space for concerts, shows and other events.
• Usage: Studies indicate that the center will host approximately 110 to 117 events annually, includingabout 40 Thunderbird home games.The Kent Events Center will be located at West James Street and Fifth Avenue North, within walking distance to Kent Station, Sound Transit and Kent Commons. It will be strategically located for access to major transportation corridors, including access to and from SR-167, I-5 and I-405.

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