Venue Info

Situated conveniently off of US1 on the University of Miami  campus in beautiful Coral Gables, FL.

The BankUnited Center, a 8,000 seat multipurpose entertainment facility located on the University of Miami's Coral Gables campus, has concerts, family shows, trade shows, lecture series, university events and sporting events hosting University of Miami Men's and Women's basketball teams.

The BankUnited Center is the University’s first on-campus venue with seating to accommodate large events. With its 8000-seat capacity and  25 executive suites, the Center offers an ideal capacity for concerts, conferences, lectures series and banquets. It has significantly increased the University's of Miami collegiate experience for its students by allowing on campus events such as commencements, sporting events, and pep rallies. The community also benefits from the venue’s utilization as a showcase for a host of family shows and special events. The BankUnited Center is managed by Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor, which owns the Wachovia Center, the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League, Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community skating rinks, and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, a regional sports programming network.

The BankUnited Center has 25 suites. Each suite is equipped with twelve (12) box seats with three (3) additional bar stools; lounge area; television and phones along with a kitchen area with a bar and refrigerator. Suite holders will also have access to the Hurricane 100 reception room, a special room that will host pre-game and post-game events. This reception room will include concessions, rest rooms, and meeting space available to members and their guests. To inquire about seats call 305-284-2263 or email athleticticketoffice@miami.edu

GENERAL FACTS

Square Footage: 200,000 sq. ft.
Seating Capacity: Designed for 8,000 permanent seats with 25 executive suites
Completion Date: January 2003
Administrative Offices: Men's and Women's Basketball Offices and Global Spectrum
Amenities: Carpeted locker rooms, player lounge areas for men's and women's basketball, training room facilities, dressing rooms, convention space and banquet facilities
Architects: Spillis Candela/DMJM, Coral Gables, Florida Ellerbe Beckett, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri
Contractor: Turner Construction Company
Main event hall: 8,000 seats
Convention, trade show and banquet space: 21,160 sq. ft. & 4,500 sq. ft.
Executive suites: Each suite will include 12 seats, three bar stools, lounge area, television, phone, pantry with sink, and refrigerator.
Concession stands: 11- including Papa John's Pizza, Full Court Fare, Ally Oop Deli, Cane's Cafe, Dippin' Dots, and much, much more! Our concession stands will serve a variety of great food with both American and International flavor.


Catering Services are also available for events on and off site, please contact Chartwells Catering Service at 305-284-2444