Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University) Explained

Stadium Name:	Moody Coliseum
Nickname:	Moody Coliseum
Fullname:	Moody Coliseum
Location:	Abilene, Texas
Coordinates:	32.4703°N -99.7093°W
Opened:	1968
Renovated:	2022
Owner:	Abilene Christian University
Operator:	Abilene Christian University
Construction Cost:	$50 million ($ in dollars)
Architect:	HOK
Structural Engineer:	Walter P Moore Freedom Enterprise Inc. Richard Barrios Consulting Engineer Inc. SPS Technology Irwin Seating Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc.
Main Contractors:	Hoar Construction
Tenants:	Abilene Christian Wildcats
Seating Capacity:	3,600

Moody Coliseum is a 3,600-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene. It is home to the Abilene Christian Wildcats men's and women's basketball, and volleyball teams.^[1] It is also used for concerts, chapel services, graduations and other special events, with a maximum capacity of 3,600.

The arena recently reopened after undergoing extensive renovations. New features include:

• Additional leg room in the main seating in the coliseum.
• Larger seats in some sections.
• Improved accessibility.
• A 2,000-square-foot club room.
• Practice gymnasium.
• An academic center and main level. hospitality suite.
• Additional offices for athletics administration.
• Upgraded locker rooms and training rooms.
• Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
• Upgraded audio/visual system, including 21 LED boards.^[2]

See also

• List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas

Notes and References

1. Web site: Moody Coliseum. 2021-03-21. Abilene Christian University Athletics. en.
2. Web site: Kilmer . Wendy . NEWLY RENOVATED MOODY COLISEUM DEBUTS IN FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES . ACU.edu . 29 August 2022 . Abilene Christian University . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023242/https://acu.edu/2022/08/29/newly-renovated-moody-coliseum-debuts-in-first-week-of-classes/ . 27 September 2022. 2022-09-27 .