Henrico Sports and Event Center (Courtesy of Henrico County)
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico County will mark its opening with a community celebration Monday evening. Henrico Sports and Event Center.
The free celebration will be held on Monday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 11000 Telegraph Road near Virginia Center Commons, according to a county spokesperson. .
Guests will hear from county officials, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees will also enjoy games, music, and giveaways.
The 185,000-square-foot sports events center began hosting tournaments and other events in late October.
The center includes an arena that can accommodate up to 4,500 guests and event space that can accommodate 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts at the same time.
On Monday, Dec. 11, the center will host its first NCAA Division I basketball game featuring women’s teams from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the University of Delaware.Tickets are available below Ticketmaster website.
In addition to sporting events, the facility will also accommodate high school graduations, concerts and other gatherings, Henrico County said.