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Coralville's New 'Xtream Arena' Shows a Ton of Potential

By Tim Martin Sep 10, 2020 | 11:49 AM

If there is one thing that Eastern Iowa needs? Is more venues.

No seriously, we have some amazing venues like US Cellular Center, Chrome Horse, Wildwood in Iowa City…but another potential arena in the Coralville area? Yes please!

Coralville has welcomed the opening the brand new ‘Xtream Arena.’ The arena will house sporting events of all kinds, and probably my favorite? Concerts….glorious glorious concerts! The arena features 5,100 fixed seats and 6,600 concert capacity. It will also be the home of the University of Iowa Volley team too!

Think Iowa City President and ArenaCo board member Josh Schamberger said the day was a little bittersweet.“It’s an…

Posted by The Gazette on Thursday, September 10, 2020

However, it’s kinda bittersweet to open a venue right now, as the coronavirus has kept spectators, touring bands, and sporting events from happening. Normally when a new venue opens, there is a BIG event to celebrate! But…stupid virus keeps us from having fun!

You can get all the info about Xtream Arena by CLICKING HERE

I look forward to what this place may bring in the hopefully near future.