CBU Events Center

The CBU Events Center is a sports arena in Riverside, California.[1] It opened in 2017 and has a capacity of 5,050.[2]

CBU Events Center
CBU Events Center
Location in California
CBU Events Center
Location in the United States
Location8431 Diana Ave.
Riverside, CA
Coordinates33.5548°N 117.2530°W / 33.5548; -117.2530
OwnerCalifornia Baptist University
OperatorCalifornia Baptist University
Capacity5,050
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Opened2017
Construction cost$73 million
Tenants
California Baptist Lancers men's basketball
California Baptist Lancers women's basketball
California Baptist Lancers women's volleyball
California Baptist Lancers men's wrestling

The 153,000-square-feet facility is home to the Cal Baptist Lancers men's and women's basketball teams as well as select matches for the women's volleyball and men's wrestling teams.[3] The arena replaced Van Dyne Gym for men's and women's basketball as part of the Lancers' transition to Division I. The women's volleyball team and men's wrestling team use Van Dyne Gym as their main venue.[4]

In addition to athletic events, the arena also hosts CBU's chapel program, student orientation activities and commencement ceremonies.[2]

See also

References

  1. "CBU unveils new additions to campus". The Banner. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  2. "CBU Events Center". cbulancers.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  3. "New Cal Baptist University arena in Riverside impresses on opening day". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  4. "Van Dyne Gym". cbulancers.com. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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