05 February 2022

MESANOW: Nation's Largest $280-Million Multi-Purpose Sports-and-Entertainment Complex

From the City of Mesa's non-profit newsroom

Bell Bank Park Officially Opens as Nation's Largest Multi-Venue Sports and Entertainment Complex

February 4, 2022 at 12:54 pm
WHERE: Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ 85212
WHAT: Representatives from Legacy Cares, Legacy Sports USA, Bell Bank and Oak View Group Facilities, along with friends, family and supporters, gathered Feb. 4 for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to signal the official grand opening of Bell Bank Park, the new $280 million multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex in Mesa.

Bell Bank Park, fulling the mission of Legacy Cares, opened in January of 2022 to host a number of sports teams, events, and competitions throughout the entire month, but this grand opening and ribbon cutting signifies the official opening of the entire sports and entertainment complex.

ABOUT BELL BANK PARK
Bell Bank Park, a 320-acre world class family sports and entertainment complex, fulfills the mission of Legacy Cares.
The one-of-a-kind complex features a 5,000 seat Outdoor Stadium, 2,800 seat Indoor Arena, (35) Soccer/Lacrosse/Football Fields, (57) Indoor Volleyball Courts, (8) Baseball and Softball fields, (20) Basketball Courts, (41) Pickleball Courts, (12) Beach Volleyball Courts, Obstacle Course Racing Park, (22) Futsal Courts, Gymnastics Center, Dance Studio, Cheer Center, Sports Performance Center, Family Fitness Center, Wellness & Fitness Center, esports Center, Kids Play Center, two zip lines, 2.7 acre Tixr Yard for concerts and events, The G.O.A.T Sports Bar and Restaurant, and so much more. With numerous playing fields, Bell Bank Park powered by Legacy Sports USA serves as a major hub for professional, club and recreation competition at various levels of expertise and proficiency. The Park expands beyond sports. The team at Bell Bank Park will create festivals, signature experiences and live concerts that feature national touring acts. The Park will create a thriving entertainment destination in Mesa and the Greater Phoenix region.

ABOUT OAKVIEW GROUP (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global sports and entertainment company founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015. OVG is focused on being a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports and live entertainment industry and currently has eight divisions across four global offices (Los Angeles, New York, London, and Philadelphia). In addition, OVG is leading the redevelopment and operations of five other new sports and entertainment arena projects, including the Climate Pledge Arena, home to the National Hockey League's newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, the new home of the NHL's New York Islanders, Co-Op Live in Manchester, England, Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA, and the Coachella Valley Arena in Coachella Valley, CA, the home of the newest AHL franchise. OVG Global Partnerships is also responsible for securing the naming rights for these projects, and the 2021 winner of the SBJ Sports Awards for best in Sales, Consulting, and Client Service.

ABOUT LEGACY SPORTS USA
Legacy Sports USA is the organization behind Bell Bank Park, initially the vision of Randy J. Miller, Chairman of Legacy Sports USA, Chad J. Miller, CEO of Legacy Sports USA, and Olympic gold medalist Dan O'Brien, Director of Performance Training at Bell Bank Park. Legacy Sports USA is dedicated to hosting premiere tournament events for youth sports and offering opportunities for athletes of all ages and at all levels to develop skills and enjoy training and competition.
Bell Bank Park also includes outdoor and indoor team athletic facilities geared to high-energy entertainment, sports venues, and a multi-purpose arena and outdoor amphitheater for live events, family shows, exhibitions, and conventions.
For more information visit www.LegacySportsUSA.com.

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