Wilson Logistics Arena
Address3001 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
Coordinates37°15′09″N 93°17′56″W / 37.2525°N 93.2988°W / 37.2525; -93.2988
OwnerOzark Empire Fairgrounds
OperatorOzark Empire Fairgrounds
Capacity6,700[1]
4,500 (indoor football)[2]
Surface210' x 85' (indoor football)
Construction
Broke groundNovember 17, 2022
Construction cost$29 million[1]
ArchitectBRP Architects[2]
Project managerKillian Construction Co.[2]
General contractorOzark Empire Fairgrounds[2]
Tenants
Ozarks Lunkers (TAL) (2024)
Website
www.ozarkempirefair.com

Wilson Logistics Arena is a planned multipurpose arena in Springfield, Missouri located on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The stadium is currently under construction, targeted to be finished by mid-November 2023.[3] The stadium replaces the Corwin Auto Arena.

History

Corwin Auto Arena

Corwin Auto Arena was built in the 1960s and served as a livestock arena until being torn down in November 2022. The area had a seating capacity of 2,200.[4] The Wilson Logistics Arena is currently being constructed on the old Corwin Auto Arena land and is planned to be finished in September 2023.

Wilson Logistics Arena

Wilson Logistics, a trucking company, secured 20-year naming rights for the arena for undisclosed price.[2]

Although the arena was not completed yet, it was open for the 44th Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest on October 6-8, 2023[3] and the inaugural Springfield Auto Show on November 3-4, 2023.[5]

Arena Usage

Sports

The stadium will host the Ozarks Lunkers in The Arena League, expected to begin in June 2024. The league agreed to a three-year lease with the stadium.[6]

Wilson Logistics Arena is scheduled to host the USA BMX National Championship Series from March 1-3, 2024.[7]

Events

The arena will be able to accommodate all types of events with the ability to have a concrete or dirt floor. The facility will be 100,000 square feet and designed for trade shows, concerts, and competitions.[8]

References

    1. 1 2 Hickman, Joe (26 July 2023). "Ozark Empire Fair visitors will notice a changing landscape at the fairgrounds". KY3. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
    2. 1 2 3 4 5 Cullinan, Mike (17 March 2023). "Arena football league selects Springfield for first team". Springfield Business Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
    3. 1 2 Di Trolio, Reagan (6 October 2023). "Farmfest 2023 kicks off this weekend at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds with a brand new arena". KY3. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
    4. ↑ Hickman, Joe (17 November 2022). "Construction begins on arena at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds; Can Springfield win bidding wars for events?". KY3. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
    5. ↑ Mieze, Marta (3 November 2023). "New cars, electric vehicles in spotlight this weekend at Springfield's new free auto show". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
    6. ↑ Wheeler, Wyatt D. "'The Arena League' football is coming to Springfield in 2024. Here's what to know". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
    7. ↑ "Springfield lands BMX tournament with $1.3M economic impact". Springfield Business Journal. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
    8. ↑ "NEW: Wilson Logistics Arena & Youth Ag Facility". Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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