Wilson Logistics Arena
Multipurpose arena in Springfield, Missouri
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Wilson Logistics Arena is a multipurpose arena in Springfield, Missouri located on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The stadium opened on January 11, 2024. The stadium replaced the Corwin Auto Arena.
Springfield, MO 65803
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| Address | 3001 N Grant Ave Springfield, MO 65803 |
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| Coordinates | 37°15′09″N 93°17′56″W |
| Owner | Ozark Empire Fairgrounds |
| Operator | Ozark Empire Fairgrounds |
| Capacity | 6,700[1] 4,500 (indoor football)[2] |
| Surface | 210' x 85' (indoor football) |
| Record attendance | 3,416 (June 1, 2024) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | November 17, 2022 |
| Opened | January 11, 2024[3] |
| Construction cost | $29 million[1] |
| Architect | BRP Architects[2] |
| Project manager | Killian Construction Co.[2] |
| General contractor | Ozark Empire Fairgrounds[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Ozarks Lunkers (TAL) (2024-present) | |
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History
Corwin Auto Arena
Corwin Auto Arena was built in the 1960s and served as a livestock arena until being torn down in November 2022. The area had a seating capacity of 2,200.[4] The Wilson Logistics Arena was constructed on the old Corwin Auto Arena land.
Wilson Logistics Arena
Wilson Logistics, a trucking company, secured 20-year naming rights for the arena for undisclosed price.[2]
Although the arena was not completed yet, it was open for the 44th Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest on October 6-8, 2023[5] and the inaugural Springfield Auto Show on November 3-4, 2023.[6] The arena opened on January 11, 2024.[3]
Arena Usage
Sports
The stadium currently hosts the Ozarks Lunkers in The Arena League, which began in June 2024. The league agreed to a three-year lease with the stadium.[7]
Wilson Logistics Arena hosted the USA BMX National Championship Series from March 1-3, 2024.[8]
Events
The arena will be able to accommodate all types of events with the ability to have a concrete or dirt floor. The facility will be 100,000 square feet and designed for trade shows, concerts, and competitions.[9]