CEFCU Arena
CEFCU Arena, formerly known as Redbird Arena, is a 10,200-seat multi-purpose arena located in Normal, Illinois, on the campus of Illinois State University. Built in 1989, the building is notable for its use of a Teflon-coated roof that gives off a "glow" during night events. Three Illinois State Redbirds athletic teams use the facility as their home court: men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball.
| Former names | Redbird Arena |
|---|---|
| Location | 232 West College Avenue Normal, IL 61761 |
| Coordinates | 40°30′38.18″N 88°59′56.44″W |
| Public transit | Connect Transit |
| Owner | Illinois State University |
| Operator | Illinois State University |
| Capacity | 10,200 |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 8, 1986 |
| Opened | January 11, 1989 |
| Construction cost | $17.4 million ($42.8 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | CRS Sirrine Inc. |
| Structural engineer | Geiger Engineers |
| General contractor | C. Iber & Sons Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Illinois State Redbirds (NCAA) Men's basketball (1989–present) Women's basketball (1989–present) Women's volleyball (1989–present) | |
| Website | |
| CEFCU Arena | |
The arena was renamed CEFCU Arena after the school and CEFCU agreed to a 10-year naming rights deal.
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