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{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland}} |
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| ⚫ | '''The Show Place Arena''' is a 5,800-seat multi-purpose [[arena]] |
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| caption = Interior of Arena during the 2022 [[Washington International Horse Show]]. |
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| location = 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue<br>[[Upper Marlboro, Maryland]] |
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| tenants = [[Chesapeake Icebreakers]] ([[ECHL]]) (1997–1999)<br>[[Maryland Nighthawks]] ([[American Basketball Association (21st century)|ABA]]) (2004–2005)<br>[[Chesapeake Tide]] ([[Continental Indoor Football League|CIFL]]) (2007–2008)<br>[[Maryland Maniacs]] ([[Indoor Football League|IFL]]) (2009)<br>[[Coastal Athletic Association|Colonial Athletic Association]] Women's Basketball Tournament (2011–2016) |
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| ⚫ | '''The Show Place Arena''' is a 5,800-seat multi-purpose [[arena]] just south of [[Upper Marlboro, Maryland]], which is used for sporting events, concerts, boxing and professional wrestling events, consumer shows, trade shows, religious services, graduations and other events. Opening in 1993,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Show Place Arena |work=experienceprincegeorges.com |access-date=31 October 2022 |url= https://www.experienceprincegeorges.com/sports/venues/show-place-arena/ }}</ref> the Show Place Arena contains a 35,360-square-foot (136' by 260') floor allowing it to be used for various events such as concerts and trade shows. There are telescopic bleachers which can be placed in an open position to allow more permanent seating for events. In addition, equestrian, rodeo and other events use the arena with 6-8 inches of stonedust on the concrete floor to provide the preferred footing for equestrian events. |
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The arena is currently home to |
The arena is currently home to horse shows, computer shows, train shows, concerts, religious events, cultural festivals, trade shows and graduations. The facility was also the venue for the 2004–2005 season of the [[American Basketball Association (21st century)|American Basketball Association]] [[Maryland Nighthawks]] as well as home of the Patriot League Men's and Women's Basketball Championship in 2002-2004, the [[Chesapeake Icebreakers]] minor league hockey team (1997–1999), the [[Chesapeake Tide]] and [[Maryland Maniacs]] [[indoor American football|indoor football]] [[team]]s and the 2010 [[Atlantic 10 Conference]] Women's Basketball Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Show Place Arena Remains a Main Attraction |author=Jeff Seidel |date=19 January 2010 |access-date=31 October 2022 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2000/01/19/show-place-arena-remains-a-main-attraction/ad4bf028-44e6-45e6-8b64-d0306a84b711/}}</ref> It had served as the host of the [[Colonial Athletic Association]] Women's Basketball Tournament from 2011 to 2016. |
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The arena has two Daktronics message/ |
The arena has two Daktronics message/scoreboards and the floor to ceiling height measures 40 feet. There are three spotlights in the arena and a portable stage. The arena also contains two backstage ramps and two permanent concession stands plus a full-service bar. The arena also features ten handicapped-accessible restrooms and five private suites. There are three meeting rooms measuring a total of {{convert|7000|sqft|m2|-2}}. Seating capacities are 3,000 for rodeos and horse shows, 5,500 for hockey and basketball, 5,200 for boxing and wrestling and up to 4,700 for concerts. A clock tower is located near the main entrance. There are 2,500 parking spaces at the complex with another 3,000 within walking distance. |
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In 2014, the building received significant upgrades to both the building and equipment used for hosting equestrian events.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prince George's Equestrian Center Gets Facility Upgrades for the 2014 Capital Challenge Horse Show {{!}} Horses Daily |author=Lauren Fisher |work=Horses Daily |date=26 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2022 |url= https://horsesdaily.com/article/prince-georges-equestrian-center-gets-facility-upgrades-2014-capital-challenge-horse-show }}</ref> |
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The arena hosted [[WWE Friday Night SmackDown|SmackDown!]] and [[ECW on Sci Fi|ECW]] live on January 21, 2008, the first time The Show Place Arena and the inner [[Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area]] held a [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) live event, since [[Survivor Series (1995)|Survivor Series 1995]].<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/schedules/events/ WWE: Schedules > Live Events<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15003F5AF122E628?camefrom=CFC_WWE</ref> |
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In October 2022, it hosted the [[Washington International Horse Show]]. It was the first time in more than 20 years the WIHS was hosted in [[Prince George's County]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington International Horse Show to return to Prince George’s Co. - WTOP News |author=John Domen |work=WTOP News |date=20 October 2022 |access-date=28 October 2022 |url= https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2022/10/one-of-the-biggest-horse-shows-on-the-continent-set-to-open-in-upper-marlboro/ }}</ref> |
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The Show Place Arena is located on the property of the '''Prince Georges Equestrian Center'''. The outdoor facilities include two 150' x 300 show rings with adjacent schooling rings, and one 140' x 280'show ring with adjacent schooling ring. Also located on the premises is a heated/air conditioned horse show secretaries office, permanent stabling for 240 horse, a vendor area, food concession building and an area for exhibitor campsites with electricity. |
The Show Place Arena is located on the property of the '''Prince Georges Equestrian Center'''. The outdoor facilities include two 150' x 300 show rings with adjacent schooling rings, and one 140' x 280'show ring with adjacent schooling ring. Also located on the premises is a heated/air conditioned horse show secretaries office, permanent stabling for 240 horse, a vendor area, food concession building and an area for exhibitor campsites with electricity. |
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 6 May 2024
 Interior of Arena during the 2022 Washington International Horse Show. | |
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| Location | 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
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| Coordinates | 38°48′38″N 76°45′1″W / 38.81056°N 76.75028°W |
| Owner | Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission |
| Capacity | 5,800 |
| Opened | 1993 |
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| Chesapeake Icebreakers (ECHL) (1997–1999) Maryland Nighthawks (ABA) (2004–2005) Chesapeake Tide (CIFL) (2007–2008) Maryland Maniacs (IFL) (2009) Colonial Athletic Association Women's Basketball Tournament (2011–2016) | |
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The Show Place Arena is a 5,800-seat multi-purpose arena just south of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which is used for sporting events, concerts, boxing and professional wrestling events, consumer shows, trade shows, religious services, graduations and other events. Opening in 1993,[1] the Show Place Arena contains a 35,360-square-foot (136' by 260') floor allowing it to be used for various events such as concerts and trade shows. There are telescopic bleachers which can be placed in an open position to allow more permanent seating for events. In addition, equestrian, rodeo and other events use the arena with 6-8 inches of stonedust on the concrete floor to provide the preferred footing for equestrian events.
The arena is currently home to horse shows, computer shows, train shows, concerts, religious events, cultural festivals, trade shows and graduations. The facility was also the venue for the 2004–2005 season of the American Basketball Association Maryland Nighthawks as well as home of the Patriot League Men's and Women's Basketball Championship in 2002-2004, the Chesapeake Icebreakers minor league hockey team (1997–1999), the Chesapeake Tide and Maryland Maniacs indoor football teams and the 2010 Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Basketball Tournament.[2] It had served as the host of the Colonial Athletic Association Women's Basketball Tournament from 2011 to 2016.
The arena has two Daktronics message/scoreboards and the floor to ceiling height measures 40 feet. There are three spotlights in the arena and a portable stage. The arena also contains two backstage ramps and two permanent concession stands plus a full-service bar. The arena also features ten handicapped-accessible restrooms and five private suites. There are three meeting rooms measuring a total of 7,000 square feet (700 m2). Seating capacities are 3,000 for rodeos and horse shows, 5,500 for hockey and basketball, 5,200 for boxing and wrestling and up to 4,700 for concerts. A clock tower is located near the main entrance. There are 2,500 parking spaces at the complex with another 3,000 within walking distance.
In 2014, the building received significant upgrades to both the building and equipment used for hosting equestrian events.[3]
In October 2022, it hosted the Washington International Horse Show. It was the first time in more than 20 years the WIHS was hosted in Prince George's County.[4]
Other facilities
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The Show Place Arena is located on the property of the Prince Georges Equestrian Center. The outdoor facilities include two 150' x 300 show rings with adjacent schooling rings, and one 140' x 280'show ring with adjacent schooling ring. Also located on the premises is a heated/air conditioned horse show secretaries office, permanent stabling for 240 horse, a vendor area, food concession building and an area for exhibitor campsites with electricity.
References
[edit]- ^ "Show Place Arena". experienceprincegeorges.com. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ Jeff Seidel (19 January 2010). "Show Place Arena Remains a Main Attraction". Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ Lauren Fisher (26 September 2014). "Prince George's Equestrian Center Gets Facility Upgrades for the 2014 Capital Challenge Horse Show | Horses Daily". Horses Daily. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ John Domen (20 October 2022). "Washington International Horse Show to return to Prince George's Co. - WTOP News". WTOP News. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
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