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
OpenedJanuary 11, 2024[3]
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 opened on January 11, 2024. The stadium replaced 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 was constructed on the old Corwin Auto Arena land.

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[5] and the inaugural Springfield Auto Show on November 3-4, 2023.[6] The arena opened on January 11, 2024.[3]

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.[7]

Wilson Logistics Arena is scheduled to host the USA BMX National Championship Series from March 1-3, 2024.[8]

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.[9]

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 "Ozark Empire Fairgrounds opens new Wilson's Logistics arena". KY3. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
    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. ↑ 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.
    6. ↑ 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.
    7. ↑ 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.
    8. ↑ "Springfield lands BMX tournament with $1.3M economic impact". Springfield Business Journal. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
    9. ↑ "NEW: Wilson Logistics Arena & Youth Ag Facility". Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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