Spokane Arena

What Spokane Arena does

Spokane Arena, operating under the naming rights brand Numerica Veterans Arena, is a multi-purpose indoor event venue located at 720 West Mallon Avenue in Spokane, Washington. Established in 1995 and owned and operated by the Spokane Public Facilities District (a government/state entity), the venue serves as the primary large-capacity event facility for the Inland Northwest region, hosting concerts, sporting events, family entertainment shows, and NCAA tournament games.

The arena's core product is its single physical venue, which provides arena floor access for concerts and sporting events, premium suite accommodations, and meeting room rentals for corporate and private functions. Its underlying technology consists of professional-grade audio/video systems, comprehensive technical specifications available to promoters, and on-site equipment rental services. The venue is anchored by the Spokane Chiefs (WHL hockey) and Gonzaga University men's basketball, while also hosting touring concerts (Nate Bargatze, Benson Boone, Shinedown, Three Days Grace), family shows (Disney On Ice, Monster Jam), and the 2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds.

The business model is diversified across four revenue streams: transaction-based ticket sales (distributed through the Tickets West platform), one-time venue rental fees from promoters and event organizers, suite and meeting room rentals for corporate and private functions, and ancillary event services including catering, parking, and production support. Ticketing is managed digitally through the venue website and Tickets West, while corporate sales are handled directly through the venue's sales team. The venue is part of a coordinated regional venue network alongside Spokane Convention Center and First Interstate Center for the Arts, all under the Spokane Public Facilities District umbrella. Customer segments span concert and music enthusiasts, sports fans, families, and corporate event organizers, with horizontal segmentation across these persona types.

Name

Spokane Arena

Legal name

Spokane Public Facilities District

Website

https://spokanearena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spokane Arena (Numerica Veterans Arena) is a government-owned multi-purpose indoor venue in Spokane, WA hosting concerts, hockey, basketball, family shows, and the 2027 NCAA Championship for the Inland Northwest region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Arena management
• Sports entertainment
• Concert venue
• Event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for concerts, sports events, and family entertainment shows through the venue's website and Tickets West ticketing platform.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of the arena facility to promoters and event organizers for concerts, sports tournaments, and special events.
3. Suite and Meeting Room Rentals: Premium suite rentals and meeting room bookings for corporate events, private functions, and hospitality experiences.
4. Event Services: Additional services including catering, parking, and event production support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spokane Arena (Numerica Veterans Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Spokane, Washington that hosts concerts, WHL hockey (Spokane Chiefs), NCAA and collegiate basketball (Gonzaga University), family entertainment (Disney On Ice, Monster Jam), and corporate/private events. The venue sells tickets to consumers via Tickets West and rents arena floor, suites, and meeting rooms to promoters and corporate event organizers, complemented by on-site audio/video capabilities, equipment rental, and event services.

Product overview

Numerica Veterans Arena is a single-venue facility that operates as a multi-purpose event hosting platform. The venue offers arena floor access for concerts and sporting events, meeting room rentals for corporate and private functions, and premium suite accommodations. It serves as home to the Spokane Chiefs (WHL hockey) and Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball, while also hosting touring concerts, family shows (Disney On Ice, Monster Jam), and NCAA tournament games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Numerica Veterans Arena (Spokane Arena) - Arena Floor Event Hosting Large-capacity multi-purpose indoor arena available for concert, sporting, and entertainment event hosting. Rented to promoters, sports teams (Spokane Chiefs WHL hockey, Gonzaga men's basketball), and touring productions (Nate Bargatze, Benson Boone, Shinedown, Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, etc.).
• Premium Suite Rentals Premium suite accommodations at the arena available for rental to corporate clients, private function organizers, and hospitality groups for events and game-day experiences.
• Meeting Room Rentals Dedicated meeting room spaces at the arena available for rent by corporate event organizers and private function hosts for meetings, conferences, and ancillary events.
• Event Services (Catering, Parking, Production Support) Bundle of on-site event services including catering, parking, and event production support provided to event organizers and promoters hosting events at the arena.
• On-Site Equipment Rental Rental of arena-owned production equipment (audio, video, and related production gear) to promoters and event organizers for use during hosted events, with published equipment rates.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Spokane Public Facilities DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner and operator of the Spokane Arena facility. The Spokane Public Facilities District manages multiple Spokane venues including Spokane Convention Center and First Interstate Center for the Arts.
• Tickets WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner providing the online ticketing platform for all arena events. Tickets are sold through the Tickets West system linked from the venue website.
• Spokane ChiefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary tenant and home ice team for Western Hockey League games. The Spokane Chiefs are a major regular event host at the arena.
• Gonzaga UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome venue for Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball games. The partnership brings major college basketball events to the arena.
• Spokane Convention CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated venue within the Spokane Public Facilities District network. Cross-promotional and coordination relationship between regional facilities.
• First Interstate Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated venue within the Spokane Public Facilities District network. Part of the coordinated regional venue strategy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Moda Center: Major Portland, OR arena hosting NBA (Trail Blazers), WHL (Winterhawks), and large concerts. A larger-scale incumbent in the broader Pacific Northwest that competes for premier touring content.
• Climate Pledge Arena: Larger Seattle-based arena operated by Oak View Group, hosting NHL (Kraken), WNBA, and major concerts. Functions as a broader incumbent in the same regional market that competes for the largest touring events.

Direct peers

• Angel of the Winds Arena: Multi-purpose indoor arena in Everett, WA, similar mid-tier Pacific Northwest market, hosting WHL (Everett Silvertips), concerts, and family shows — a directly comparable regional arena competing for the same touring content.
• Toyota Center (Kennewick): Multi-purpose arena in the Tri-Cities, WA, hosting WHL (Tri-City Americans), concerts, and family shows — competes directly with Spokane Arena for regional Pacific Northwest touring acts.
• Budweiser Events Center: Multi-purpose arena in Loveland, CO, similar mid-tier regional market profile hosting concerts, family shows, and minor-league sports — a closely comparable size and business model benchmark.
• Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland): Mid-size multi-purpose arena in Portland's Rose Quarter, hosting concerts, family shows, and mid-tier sports — comparable in scale and programming mix to Spokane Arena.
• Idaho Central Arena: Indoor arena in Boise, Idaho, hosting ECHL hockey, concerts, and family entertainment in a comparable mid-size Inland Northwest market, directly comparable in size, programming mix, and tenant profile.

Regional players

• Abbotsford Centre: Multi-purpose arena in Abbotsford, BC, similar capacity and programming (AHL hockey, concerts, family shows) — a comparable regional arena in a different (Canadian) geography.

Others

• Spokane Convention Center: Sister venue within the same Spokane Public Facilities District, focused on conventions and trade shows. Operates in an adjacent event-services category with cross-promotion and shared booking potential.
• First Interstate Center for the Arts: Performing arts venue within the Spokane Public Facilities District, hosting touring Broadway and theatrical productions. A complementary, non-competing venue in the same public facilities network.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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