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Golden 1 Center

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View of the outside of Golden 1 Center

Golden 1 Center is a multi-use arena located in Sacramento, California that serves as the home for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

They first started to build the stadium on October 29, 2014. The arena opened on September 30, 2016 and the first event was a concert by Paul McCartney on his One on One tour.[1]

On April 9, 2016, the Sacramento Kings would play their last game at their old home arena ARCO Arena.[2] The Kings had their first preseason game in the arena on October 10, 2016. In their first game, they defeated Maccabi Haifa of the Liga Leumit 135–96.[3]

On June 16, 2015, it was announced that sponsorship naming rights were purchased by Golden 1 Credit Union in a 20 years; $120 million deal. The arena would be named the Golden 1 Center.[4]

WWE has hosted many shows and pay-per-views at the arena including No Mercy in 2016 and Hell in a Cell in 2019. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have also hosted episodes of their weekly television shows Dynamite and Rampage at the arena.

References

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  1. "Golden 1 Center Welcomes Sir Paul McCartney". CBS News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. "Kings, Fans Say Farewell To Sleep Train Arena". CBS News. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. "Instant Replay: Kings Crush Maccabi Haifa in First Game at Golden 1 Center". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  4. "Introducing Golden 1 Center: Golden 1 Credit Union and Sacramento Kings Announce Naming Rights Partnership for Sacramento's World-Class Entertainment & Sports Center". Sacramento Kings. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

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