21-05-2025
Mobile Arena construction begins, once complete could host top-tier entertainment
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City officials gathered on Wednesday to break ground at the construction site of the Mobile Arena.
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'It's really never stopped once demolition stopped; I mean, the other contract started moving in, getting ready to do what they need to do,' Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said.
Construction on the $237 million arena is now underway to replace the former civic center.
'It will knock your socks off with what this thing will look like,' Stimpson said.
Stimpson said the new arena will help the city generate money, leaving him confident in the new mayoral administration.
'You will have people coming from out of town coming to Mobile because of what's being booked here,' Stimpson said.
The facility will be home to concerts, sporting events and other entertainment.
Oak View Group Co-Chairman Peter Luukko said the arena will bring top-tier artists to Mobile.
'The Eagles, Bon Jovi, maybe if Beyonce plays indoors,' Luukko said.
The search for a professional hockey team is still ongoing, but Stimpson said they have a few leads.
Meanwhile, OVG plans to have fun with fans as time leads up to announcing who it will be.
'We're going to let the fans pick the name,' Luukko said.
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Construction is expected to be completed in time for Mardi Gras 2027. Vertical construction should begin in late August.
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