Two groups announce plans to renovate Seattle’s Key Arena for potential NBA and NHL franchises
Today is the deadline for groups to turn in applications to renovate Key Arena at Seattle Center, possibly for the return of an NBA and/or NHL franchise, and two groups have come forward with details of their bids. The two are AEG and Oak View Group (OVG), which is led by former AEG CEO Tim Leiweke. Both groups bring with them plenty of arena and team ownership credentials, and both are looking to preserve Key Arena’s iconic roof. The arena was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and received an extensive renovation in the 1990s. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray had previously said the city was not interested… Read More