Pershing Center

Pershing Center
Pershing Center in 2015
Former namesPershing Auditorium
Location226 Centennial Mall South,
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Coordinates40°48′42″N 96°41′55″W / 40.81167°N 96.69861°W / 40.81167; -96.69861
Public transitStarTran
OwnerCity of Lincoln
OperatorSMG
Capacity4,526
Construction
Broke ground1955
OpenedMarch 10, 1957
ClosedAugust 23, 2014
DemolishedAugust–September 2023
Construction cost$1.5 million
Tenants
Lincoln Capitols (NIFL) (19992006)
No Coast Derby Girls (WFTDA) (20052014)
Lincoln Haymakers (CPIFL) (20132014)
Website
www.pershingcenter.com (offline)

The Pershing Center (originally known as Pershing Auditorium) was a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The arena opened on March 10, 1957 and was named after General John J. Pershing. Tenants included indoor football teams, Lincoln Capitols, Lincoln Haymakers, and roller derby team No Coast Roller Derby. The arena was demolished in August 2023.