Butte Civic Center
The Butte Civic Center is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Butte, Montana, USA. Opened in 1952, it hosts locals sporting events and concerts as well as political events. It was the home of the Continental Basketball Association's Butte Daredevils, who played there from their founding in 2006 until they folded in 2008. The arena's current primary tenant is the Butte Roughriders of the Northern Pacific Hockey League. In December 2007 it played host to the funeral of local hero Evel Knievel.
| Location | 1340 Harrison Avenue Butte, Montana United States |
|---|---|
| Owner | Butte-Silver Bow |
| Operator | Butte-Silver Bow |
| Capacity | Basketball: 6,250 Hockey:5,100 Boxing:7,000 |
| Surface | Multi-Surface |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1952 |
| Construction cost | Unknown |
| Tenants | |
| Butte Roughriders (NPHL) (2003–2011) Butte Daredevils (CBA) (2006–2008) | |
The arena holds;
- Basketball: 6,250
- Hockey/Ice Events: 5,100
- Boxing: 7,000
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