Colorado's Eagles ice hockey team to establish Greeley as their long-term residence starting in 2028, under a groundbreaking 40-year deal
The Colorado Eagles, a professional ice hockey team owned by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), are set to make a significant transition as they prepare to move to a new arena in Loveland, Colorado, as part of the West Greeley Project.
The West Greeley Project, a larger development, will house the new arena and ice center, transforming the site into a regional destination. The agreement makes the Eagles the anchor tenant for this state-of-the-art facility.
Greeley Mayor John Gates has expressed his excitement about the agreement, stating that it ensures Greeley will be home to professional hockey for decades, driving economic growth, community pride, and entertainment opportunities for generations to come.
The Eagles will be responsible for covering property taxes, utilities, janitorial, ice maintenance, and event staffing, reducing taxpayer costs. The team will play all home games at the new Greeley arena, including pre-season, regular season, playoffs, and special events.
Greeley and the team will share revenue from suite sales, specific ticket fees, advertising, sponsorships, and a portion of food and beverage sales. The City retains concessions. The doors of the new arena and ice center are expected to open by July 2028.
The new facility will also provide access to a new three-sheet Ice Center for youth hockey, figure skating, and community programs, although no new information about this aspect was provided.
Construction of the arena and ice center is scheduled to begin in 2026. For updates on the project, visitors can visit speakupgreeley.com/catalyst.
The current lease for the Eagles at Larimer County's The Ranch Events Complex ends in 2028, but no new information about the team's transition from this location was provided. This move marks a significant step for the Eagles, who have played at Larimer County's The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland since their founding in 2003.
A groundbreaking for the broader West Greeley development is planned later this month. The Eagles' rent for the games will be between $20,000-$22,000 per game based on attendance, with a 10% escalation every five years, although no new information about the Eagles' rent, revenue sharing, or responsibilities was provided in this paragraph.
The 100-acre West Greeley Project will include entertainment, retail, dining, lodging, and community amenities, making it a comprehensive development project.
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