BMO Center
The BMO Center (formerly known as BMO Harris Bank Center and Rockford MetroCentre) is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team. The arena formerly served as the home of several defunct minor league sports teams, including the Rockford Lightning basketball team, the Rock River Raptors indoor football team, the Rockford Rampage indoor soccer team and the Chicago Rush arena football team.
"The Big Orange Box" | |
BMO Center in March 2024 | |
BMO Harris Bank Center Location within Illinois BMO Harris Bank Center Location within the United States | |
| Former names | Rockford MetroCentre (1981–2011) BMO Harris Bank Center (2011–2022) |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Elm Street |
| Location | Rockford, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42°16′12.95″N 89°5′45.9″W |
| Public transit | RMTD |
| Owner | Rockford Area Venues & Entertainment Authority |
| Operator | ASM Global |
| Capacity | 6,200 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 7, 1979 |
| Opened | January 31, 1981 |
| Construction cost | $15.7 million ($65.9 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | Larson & Darby |
| Tenants | |
| Rockford Lightning (CBA) (1986–2006) Illinois Thunder (NPSL) (1990–1992) Rockford IceHogs (UHL) (1999–2007) Rockford Thunder/Rampage (AISL/MISL) (2005–2007, 2008–2010) Rock River Raptors (UIF/CIFL) (2006–2009) Rockford IceHogs (AHL) (2007–present) Chicago Blitz (X League) (2022–present) | |
Due to its outdoor appearance, it is often referred to as the "Big Orange Box."
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