Moody Coliseum (Abilene Christian University)
Moody Coliseum | |
| Full name | Moody Coliseum |
|---|---|
| Location | Abilene, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°28′13.2″N 99°42′33.3″W / 32.470333°N 99.709250°W |
| Owner | Abilene Christian University |
| Operator | Abilene Christian University |
| Capacity | 3,600 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1968 |
| Renovated | 2022 |
| Construction cost | $50 million ($452 million in 2024 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 | |
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. 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.