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Kia Center
7.5
Orlando, United States
Stadium information
Type stadium
Capacity 18,846
Opened 2010
Roof Indoor
Surface Hardwood
Home teams Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar Bears
League NBA
Sports Basketball
Categories sport_hockey, sport_basketball
Timezone America/New_York
Status active
Address [object Object]
Location Orlando, United States
Nicknames The O-Rena, The Magic Kingdom Modern downtown Orlando arena known for NBA basketball and concerts.
Former names Amway Center Orlando Arena TD Waterhouse Centre Amway Arena
Passport Score
7.5
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Naming rights history
TD Waterhouse Centre
2000-2006
Home team history
Orlando Magic
2010-present · NBA
Norfolk Admirals
2010-present · ECHL
Features · Architecture
Amway Center Legacy
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with the arena's previous identity.
Central Florida Sports Hub
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue represents Orlando's sports culture.
Church Street Station Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue connects with downtown transportation and nightlife.
Features · History
1995 NBA Finals
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights Orlando's first championship appearance.
2009 NBA Finals
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern Magic era.
Dwight Howard
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the dominant center era.
Magic Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Orlando Magic Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors O'Neal and other franchise legends.
Penny Hardaway
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Magic icon.
Shaquille O'Neal
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the first superstar of the franchise.
Features · Experience
Blue and White
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The fan identity experience.
Magic Kingdom Connection
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's unique Orlando identity.
Magic Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Orlando Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Central Florida entertainment.
Orlando Magic Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Stuff the Magic Dragon
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Traditions
Blue Out Games Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Kia Center becomes a sea of Magic blue during rivalry games and playoff appearances.
Stuff's Acrobatics Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Stuff the Magic Dragon performs trampoline dunks, aerial stunts, and fan interactions every game.
Magic Together Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Magic Together" serves as the team's modern rallying theme, displayed throughout the arena.
Blue & Black Light Show Iconic Must experience
Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday
Player introductions feature synchronized arena lighting, lasers, and smoke effects.
Let's Go Magic Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans unite in loud "Let's Go Magic!" chants during defensive stands and close games.
Solar Bears Revival
Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday
The return of the Solar Bears brand revived one of Orlando's most beloved sports identities.
Kia Center Showcase
Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday
Select marquee games and promotions strengthen ties to Orlando's major sports culture, while the club's primary home remains the nearby AdventHealth Rink at Kia Center complex.
AdventHealth Rink Experience
Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Solar Bears' home venue delivers an energetic and family-friendly hockey atmosphere in downtown Orlando.
Shade
Mascot & Entertainment · Throughout the arena, gameday
Shade entertains fans with games, dances, and crowd interaction.
Sunshine Hockey
Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday
The club embraces Florida's warm-weather identity with beach-themed promotions and entertainment.
History & timeline
1995 NBA Finals Appearance Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 1995 Finals wing
1995 NBA Finals appearance — Shaq, Penny, and Orlando's first trip to the Finals.
2009 NBA Finals Appearance Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2009 Finals wing
2009 NBA Finals appearance — Dwight, Jameer, and the closest call in Magic history.
Championship Pursuit Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, pursuit wing
Championship pursuit era — from the 1995 and 2009 Finals to today.
Dwight Howard Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Howard gallery
Dwight Howard — Superman and the 2009 Finals run in Orlando.
Expansion Team Success Story Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion wing
Expansion team success story — one of the fastest rises to the NBA Finals in history.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 1989 expansion to Shaq, Penny, and Paolo.
Franz Wagner Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Wagner gallery
Franz Wagner era — Franz and the next chapter of Magic basketball.
Greatest Magic Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Magic history — from Shaq and Penny to the 2009 run.
Heart & Hustle Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Heart and Hustle wing
Heart and Hustle era — the identity that defines modern Magic basketball.
Jameer Nelson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Nelson gallery
Jameer Nelson — the point guard of the 2009 Finals team.
Magic Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Magic Hall of Fame — every blue and white immortal.
Modern Magic Revival Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, modern era wing
Modern Magic revival — Paolo, Franz, and Heart and Hustle in Orlando.
Nick Anderson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Anderson gallery
Nick Anderson — franchise icon and Magic legend of the 1990s.
Orlando Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Orlando basketball wing
Orlando basketball history — destination city meets underrated fan experience.
Paolo Banchero Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Banchero gallery
Paolo Banchero era — Paolo and the modern Magic revival in Orlando.
Penny Hardaway Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Penny gallery
Penny Hardaway — Anfernee Hardaway and the most electrifying duo in Magic history.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff history wing
Magic playoff history — 1995, 2009, and Magic Nation postseason pride.
Shaquille O'Neal Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Shaq gallery
Shaquille O'Neal — Shaq and the era that put Orlando Magic on the map.
Tracy McGrady Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, McGrady gallery
Tracy McGrady — T-Mac and the scoring era in Orlando.
Florida Basketball Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Florida basketball wing
Florida basketball legacy — Magic, Heat, and Sunshine State hoops culture.
Entertainment
STUFF the Magic Dragon Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
STUFF the Magic Dragon — one of the NBA's best mascots and symbol of Magic Nation.
Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays
Heritage nights celebrating Shaq, Penny, the 2009 team, and Magic history.
Blue Out Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, blue out gamedays
Blue out events when Magic Nation fills Kia Center in blue and white.
Magic Dancers Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Magic Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
Community Events Iconic
Special Event · Kia Center and plaza, special events
Community events celebrating Orlando and Central Florida basketball culture.
Orlando Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Kia Center and downtown Orlando, special events
Orlando festivals celebrating Magic Nation and theme park capital gameday culture.
Magic Fan Celebrations Iconic
Special Event · Kia Center, special gamedays
Magic fan celebrations — Let's Go Magic and one of the NBA's best fan experiences.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Magic season at Kia Center.
Experiences
2009 Finals Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2009 Finals wing
Visit the 2009 Finals exhibit — the closest call in Magic history.
Blue Out Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, postseason
Experience blue out playoffs — Kia Center packed in blue for Magic postseason basketball.
Central Florida Sports Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center and Orlando, gameday
Experience Central Florida sports culture — Magic, theme parks, and Sunshine State pride.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center, championship anniversary game
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating the 1995 and 2009 Finals runs.
Disney Springs During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Disney Springs, gameday weekend
Visit Disney Springs during game weekend — Orlando destination city at its best.
Downtown Orlando Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Orlando, pregame
Explore downtown Orlando before the game — destination city gameday energy.
Eastern Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center, Eastern Conference Finals
Eastern Conference Finals at Kia Center — Magic Nation at the doorstep of a title.
First Magic Game at Kia Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Kia Center
Your first Magic game at Kia Center — Shaq, Penny, STUFF, and Magic Nation.
Kia Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Kia Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Kia Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Magic Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Magic wins
Stay through a Magic victory celebration — Let's Go Magic at full voice.
Magic vs Celtics Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Kia Center, Magic vs Celtics
Eastern Conference battles when Boston visits Orlando.
Magic vs Heat Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Kia Center, Magic vs Heat
Florida rivalry when Miami visits Kia Center.
Magic vs Knicks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Kia Center, Magic vs Knicks
Eastern Conference rivalry when New York visits Kia Center.
Meet STUFF the Magic Dragon Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Meet STUFF the Magic Dragon — one of the NBA's best mascots up close.
NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center, NBA Finals
NBA Finals at Kia Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Orlando.
One of the NBA's Best Mascots Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience one of the NBA's best mascots — STUFF the Magic Dragon at Kia Center.
Orlando Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center and Orlando, gameday
Experience Orlando basketball culture — theme park capital meets Magic Nation.
Penny Hardaway Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Penny gallery
Visit the Penny Hardaway exhibit — the most electrifying duo in Magic history.
Penny Hardaway Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center, Penny tribute game
Attend a Penny Hardaway tribute night — honoring Anfernee at Kia Center.
Shaq Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Shaq gallery
Visit the Shaq exhibit — the era that put Orlando Magic on the map.
Shaq Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Kia Center, Shaq tribute game
Attend a Shaq tribute night — honoring the franchise icon at Kia Center.
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