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Climate Pledge Arena Seattle

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description Climate Pledge Arena Seattle Overview

Climate Pledge Arena is an indoor sports and entertainment venue located at the Seattle Center in Washington. The original structure was built for the 1962 World's Fair and was known for decades as KeyArena before undergoing a complete interior redevelopment. The modernized facility reopened in 2021 and operates as the home arena for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League and the Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association. It was named after the Climate Pledge, a corporate sustainability initiative founded by Amazon.

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Which professional sports teams play at Climate Pledge Arena?

Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle serves as the home venue for the NHL's Seattle Kraken and the WNBA's Seattle Storm. It is also a primary host for major touring concerts and live entertainment events in the Pacific Northwest.

Why is the Seattle arena called "Climate Pledge Arena"?

The naming rights were purchased by Amazon in 2020, who chose to name the venue "Climate Pledge Arena" rather than using their own brand name. The name reflects the arena's commitment to become the world's first net-zero-carbon certified arena.

What historic event was the original Seattle arena built for?

The original structure was built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World's Fair. During that time, it served as the Washington State Coliseum and hosted various futuristic exhibits.

When did the Seattle Kraken begin playing at Climate Pledge Arena?

The Seattle Kraken played their inaugural NHL season at Climate Pledge Arena in 2021. The arena had undergone a massive interior demolition and reconstruction specifically to make it ready for professional hockey.

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