Butte Civic Center
Multi-purpose arena in Butte, Montana
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The Butte Civic Center is a 7,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Butte, Montana, USA.[1] 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. In December 2007 it played host to the funeral of local hero Evel Knievel.[2]
Location1340 Harrison Avenue
Butte, Montana
United States
Butte, Montana
United StatesOwnerButte-Silver Bow
OperatorButte-Silver Bow
CapacityBasketball: 6,250
Hockey:5,100
Boxing:7,000
Hockey:5,100
Boxing:7,000
 Interactive map of Butte Civic Center | |
| 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 Copper Kings (SWHL) (1975–1976) Butte Daredevils (CBA) (2006–2008) | |
The arena holds;
- Basketball: 6,250
- Hockey/Ice Events: 5,100
- Boxing: 7,000