Akins Ford Arena

Project Highlights

Completed as part of the 2020 SPLOST initiative, The Classic Center Arena is a state-of-the-art, 192,000-square-foot facility in Athens, Georgia, designed to host a wide range of events including concerts, sporting events, family shows, conferences, and more. Now fully operational, the arena accommodates up to 8,500 guests and offers flexible configurations for everything from banquets and general sessions to ice hockey games and live performances. Key features include a professional-grade ice floor, adaptable staging for concerts and performances, and a 7-trailer load-in dock to streamline event logistics.

Akins Ford Arena/Unified Government of Athens Clarke County
Owner/Client
Perkins & Will/Smallwood
Architect
Athens, Georgia
Location
Completed
Status
5,500
Seat Ice Center
8,500
People in the Round
192,000
Square Feet of Multi-Functional Space

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