Cable Dahmer Arena Information

Cable Dahmer Arena

Cable Dahmer Arena, once known as the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, is a 5,800 seat multipurpose arena in Independence, Missouri. It was first opened to the public in November 2009 and has since served as the home arena and administrative offices for the Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) as well as the home games of the Kansas City Comets (MASL). Every year, the arena hosts over 100 events ranging from athletics events, to concerts, to conferences, and other special events. It also sees more than its fair share of festivals and trade shows.

Because of this versatility, the arena is known as one of the finest places to go for entertainment within the state, with many arena-goers even calling it one of the best arenas of its type in the country. Some even compare this venue to some of the biggest arenas focusing on larger sports in the US, including basketball.

The arena is known for having top of the line amenities for modern arena-goers including the following features. 

  • Community Ice Rink (2nd Sheet of Ice) located within the Events Center
  • 2 8′ 3-13/16″ Tall x 35′ 4-5/16″ Wide Daktronics sidewall video boards at 6mm pixel density
  • 2 12’5″ Tall x 71’9″ Wide Daktronics endwall video boards at 6mm pixel density
  • More video board pixels than the T-Mobile Center
  • 360° LED ribbon board (used as scorebars under each video wall)
  • 200 VIP style loge seats
  • 4 Visiting locker rooms
  • 29 luxury suites
  • 4 full service concession stands
  • 7 full service box office windows

Events

The arena has a history of hosting major events, including artist Ariana Grande who kicked off her major world tour at Cable Dahmer Arena. Other stars who have visited the arena include Bruno Mars, Alan Jackson, and many more. On February 26, 2020, the arena hosted an episode of AEW Dynamite. The arena hosted another episode on November 3, 2021.  On March 9–13, 2021 the arena hosted the 91st annual Boys MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament and the 3rd annual Girls MSHSAA Sate Wrestling Tournament.

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