O'Connell Center
The Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, also known as the O'Dome, is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is named for the sixth president of the university, Stephen C. O'Connell, who served from 1967 to 1973. The facility is located on the northern side of the university's campus, between its football field, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, and the James W. "Bill" Heavener Complex athletic training center.
| Location | 250 Gale Lemerand Drive
Gainesville, Florida 32611 |
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| Coordinates | 29°38′58″N 82°21′04″W
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| Operator | University of Florida
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| Capacity | ~12,000 1980–2016)
10,133 (2016–present) |
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| Record attendance | 12,633
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| Surface | Multi-surface
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CONSTRUCTION
| Broke ground | October 1977
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| Opened | December 30, 1980
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| Renovated | 1998, 2016
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| Construction cost | $15.6 million
($48.4 million in 2019 dollars) |
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| Architect | Caudill Rowlett Scott
Moore, May & Harrington |
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| General contractor | Dyson and Company, Inc. Brasfield & Gorrie (2016)
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