UWM Panther Arena History

If the Arena could talk, it would tell the story of its rich history with pride. It has hosted presidential speeches, corporate assemblies, roller derby, professional wrestling, circuses, ice shows and more. Some of the most notable events were the 1998 David Cup semifinals versus Italy, Golden Gloves Boxing versus Russia in 1996 and the 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Born in the era of rock ‘n’ roll, the Arena hosted concerts by man rock stars and bands like Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and Frank Zappa, Green Day, the Beastie Boys, The Police, Run DMC and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Legendary artists Frank Sinatra, Luciano Pavarotti, Neil Diamond and Ray Charles have also graced the Arena’s stage.