TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics today announced all required approvals have been received for the commencement of construction on a new Multi-Purpose Arena, which will host university and community events and serve as the future home for Sun Devil men's ice hockey, wrestling and women's gymnastics. This project continues the development of the Novus Innovation Corridor, and will be sited south of Rio Salado Parkway on the east side of Packard Drive, immediately north of the existing Packard Drive Parking Structure.
The 5,000-seat venue will be managed and operated by Oak View Group, SCI Architects have designed the arena, while Mortenson Construction will serve as the Construction Manager at Risk.