Allen Event Center News

Reba to Headline Grand Opening Concert for Allen Event Center

Allen Event Center – (September 2, 2009) – The Allen Event Center, a 8,100-seat sports and entertainment venue opening in November 2009, has announced its initial entertainment lineup with six show dates for the fall/winter season. Country superstar Reba McEntire will headline the grand opening concert on Friday, November 6. Find out more . . .

Allen Americans Launch Group Ticket Sales and Eight Game Mini Plan

Allen Americans (September 4, 2009) – The Allen Americans, the Dallas Stars’ CHL affiliate, released group ticket prices today along with an eight-game mini plan. Parties of 10 or more qualify as groups, and tickets have different discounts depending on the game and seat location with individual ticket prices ranging from $7 to $20. Group prices start as low as $10 per ticket for the first home game in Americans’ history Nov. 7. Find out more . . .

Allen Event Center Begins Construction

In July of 2008, construction of the Allen Event Center began along the southeast corner of US 75 and Stacy Road inside The Village at Allen shopping district. Upon its completion in November 2009, the venue will total 188,000 square feet with capacity for 8,600 seats (6,275 fixed), 24 club suites, five party suites, and two ice rinks. The project is among the first in the Collin County area in that marks a joint venture between Global Entertainment Corporation, The MGHerring Group and the City of Allen. The center will serve home to concerts, trade shows, professional sporting events, festivals, community ceremonies and a Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise. Find out more at the Allen Event Center website . . .

CHL Team Announced - April 15

Top Shelf, LLC was announced as the principal owners of the Allen CHL Team. The principal owners and operators of Top Shelf, LLC are Doug Miller and former NHL star Steve Duchesne. More . . .