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Pinnacle Bank Arena (PBA) can serve as a model

The Pinnacle Bank Arena was a joint project between the city of Lincoln and the University of Nebraska. It is set up for basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, boxing, and concerts. It seats 15,500 for basketball, but you wouldn't need to go that big. It includes luxury suites and some convention meeting rooms, etc. Btw, although near the campus (it's at least a mile away from dorms - which is a cold walk for January), it is not on campus. I'm not convinced that Cassell 2.0 would need to be on campus. I believe it is jointly owned and managed by a third party.
Link: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Posted: 03/05/2026 at 11:16 AM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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not a very big crowd for last night's game**
lazarus1 • 03/04/26 12:33 PM ET
Late start on a Tues night vs one of not so good teams in the league.**
sideline guy • 03/05/26 11:28 AM ET
hokies need to play all their home games at the 20k seats Capital One Arena
Windows NT • 03/05/26 12:23 AM ET
Well at least it wasn't in a new 15k+, $125mm+ underutilized building
Vippie1 • 03/04/26 04:19 PM ET
I brought up the Cassell renovation/replacement subject a few days ago and
ftsumterhokie • 03/05/26 12:44 PM ET
I don't think anybody is advocating for that.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 09:59 AM ET
Given the issues VT is facing with Cassell now, it seems to me that VT
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 10:27 AM ET
I personally don't think so.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 10:31 AM ET
That is a fair assessment. I have always viewed concerts and other similar
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 10:57 AM ET
They could pursue concerts, sure.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 11:54 AM ET
I believe the Globetrotters annually play a game at JMU, so it would be
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:58 AM ET
Pinnacle Bank Arena (PBA) can serve as a model ◄
huskerHokie • 03/05/26 11:16 AM ET
I agree VT doesn't have a daily need to have arena capacity of 15,500.
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:51 AM ET
I think that kind of extra space kills atmosphere, though.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/05/26 12:02 PM ET
It can, but it may not be as noticeable if done right. For example, if the
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 12:24 PM ET
We don't need 15K+ capacity, but we do need a modern arena.
Gobbler Guru • 03/04/26 04:58 PM ET
There's a middle ground though (that I know you don't agree with) ...
I love VT! • 03/04/26 10:59 PM ET
I get doing the reno but I am firmly against a new arena
Walkin` Willie • 03/04/26 05:49 PM ET
Yeah, a modern 8K or so arena would be plenty. There are so many things
reestuart • 03/04/26 05:26 PM ET
VT may not need a 15K capacity arena from an attendance standpoint.
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 05:15 PM ET
My HS played a regional BB game in Cassell in the late 60s. **
TomTurkey • 03/04/26 09:06 PM ET
So did we**
Shbolf • 03/04/26 09:21 PM ET
Got beaten by 2 by Langston HS; a team I've never heard of, before or since**
TomTurkey • 03/05/26 12:13 PM ET
2 of 3 options UNC is looking at is a new ~17k arena. Est cost $703M-$786M
marcbvtgm • 03/04/26 07:12 PM ET
With an estimated $20M yearly revenue. Not a very good ROI in my mind. No
40ozDistrict • 03/05/26 06:23 PM ET
Maybe so, but I wasn't assuming Cassell 2.0 necessarily had to have that
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 09:12 PM ET
There is no reality where VT will significantly outgrow a 7-10k arena
marcbvtgm • 03/05/26 10:33 AM ET
The outgrow may not be actual attendance but satisfying new requirements
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 11:01 AM ET
You're moving goalposts now. Regardless, no chance this'll be a requirement
marcbvtgm • 03/05/26 02:34 PM ET
A reason attendance could become a requirement is the same reason the
VTHokie2000 • 03/05/26 09:58 PM ET
You're moving goalposts again.
marcbvtgm • 03/06/26 11:29 AM ET
To your point about Roanoke...
Gobbler Guru • 03/04/26 06:46 PM ET
Given that Blacksburg and Christiansburg are in close proximity to each
VTHokie2000 • 03/04/26 10:01 PM ET
Oh I get that. We have got to spend money .
Vippie1 • 03/04/26 05:06 PM ET
It was a GOOD crowd for 9:00 weeknight game! Student really showed!**
HokieHeartNSoul • 03/04/26 04:15 PM ET
Excellent student crowd. **
I love VT! • 03/04/26 01:57 PM ET
The students were fired up.**
Will StewartAdmin • 03/04/26 08:53 PM ET
Especially when Scott (?) Nailed his half court shot at halftime**
GusDaMan • 03/04/26 09:26 PM ET
Yes, they were.**
RJHokie • 03/04/26 08:54 PM ET
9 pm Tuesday will really get after ya**
VT Pez4Life • 03/04/26 12:52 PM ET
Against BC no less**
hoosnowahokie • 03/04/26 01:16 PM ET