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in dollars) | architect = HOK Sport Mosley Architects | tenants = George Mason Patriots (NCAA) (1985–present) Washington Commandos (AFL) (1990) | seating_capacity = Basketball: 10,000 }} The EagleBank Arena (originally the Patriot Center) is a 10,000-seat arena in Fairfax, Virginia. The arena is home to the George Mason University basketball teams, as well as providing a venue for concerts and family shows, with the of space.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.gomason.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&ATCLID=205054690 )〕 It is located on the campus of George Mason University (which has over 30,000 students), and has attracted 9.6 million people to over 2,958 events. In 2010, the Patriot Center was ranked No. 7 nationwide and No. 12 worldwide according to ticket sales for venues with capacities between 10,001 and 15,000 by trade publication ''Venues Today''. Also in 2010, the Patriot Center was ranked No. 8 nationwide and No. 18 worldwide according to top grossing venues with a capacity between 10,001 and 15,000 by ''Billboard'' magazine. On May 7, 2015, George Mason University announced that the name would be changed on July 1 to "EagleBank Arena at George Mason University", following a partnership deal with EagleBank. The Patriot Center is the first university venue to be managed by a private company, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, who also owns and manages Verizon Center in Washington D.C. ==History== Financing for the construction of the Patriot Center was part of GMU's revenue bond package approved by the Virginia General Assembly in 1982. The first use of the Patriot Center was GMU's graduation ceremonies in May 1985. The official opening of the arena was on October 4, 1985, when the New York Knicks played the Washington Bullets in a pre-season game, debuting the first game of future Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Ewing. Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs also made his first professional appearance. In 1990, the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championships were held at the Patriot Center. In 1986, the Patriot Center hosted the first men’s CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) Tournament and hosted its first women’s CAA Tournament in 2005. The Patriots have amassed an overall record of 220–92 at the Patriot Center. The Patriots are also 85–10 in the Patriot Center against Colonial Athletic Association opponents. During the 2010–2011 men's NCAA basketball season, the Patriots amassed a perfect 13–0 home record, which was the second time that occurred in three seasons. The arena underwent a $10 million renovation, completed in 2009, that added new concession stands, hospitality area, locker rooms and bathrooms, and an improved main concourse. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「EagleBank Arena」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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