Description

Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza is owned by the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, a government body appointed by the Luzerne County Commissioners.

The arena is managed by SMG, the world leader in entertainment and sports facilities management.

The arena opened on November 13, 1999 when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League made their debut.

Originally called the Northeastern Pennsylvania Civic Arena, the facility became First Union Arena at Casey Plaza when First Union bank purchased the naming rights. The name changed to Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in 2002 after a corporate merger.

The arena’s primary tenants are the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the af2 Arena Football league.

With over 8,000 permanent seats and a capacity of nearly 10,000 for concerts, the arena has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Elton John, Cher, Neil Diamond, Janet Jackson, The Eagles, and Simon & Garfunkel.