Coordinates: 41°16′32″N 111°59′52″W / 41.27556°N 111.99778°W / 41.27556; -111.99778 The Golden Spike Arena is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Ogden, Utah. The arena hosts local concerts, trade shows and sporting events for the area. The Golden Spike Arena was the home to the Ogden Knights of the American Indoor Football Association.
It is part of the Golden Spike Event Center sports and convention complex and includes 18,000 square feet (1,700 m2) of arena floor space as well as six concession stands and open-span construction. Other facilities include:
- The Auction Arena with 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of space and seating for 350.
- An exhibit hall with 21,000 square feet (2,000 m2) of space and two concession stands.
- A recreation hall with 20,000 square feet (2,000 m2) of space, enough for two basketball courts and three volleyball courts.
- A 6,000-seat outdoor stadium
- A A 2,500-seat race track.
- A 400-seat indoor arena with 29,610 square feet (2,751 m2) of space.
All of the indoor venues can be used for conventions, trade shows and other events, while the outdoor stadium is used for rodeos, concerts, and other outdoor events.
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—Daniel Webster (1782–1852)