History
Spokane Coliseum was dedicated on December 3, 1954. Gonzaga played its home games there from 1958 to 1965 and in 1979-80, and the WHL's Spokane Flyers and Spokane Chiefs used it for hockey.
It closed in spring 1995 and was demolished that year, replaced by the adjacent Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena; its site is now a parking lot.
Why it matters: Spokane's main arena for four decades.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Parking lot north of the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | NCAA · 1958–1980 1958-65 and 1979-80 |
|---|---|
| Spokane Flyers | WHL · 1980–1981 |
| Spokane Chiefs | WHL · 1985–1995 |
Listed here are organizations that used this physical venue. A franchise's history and a venue's history are tracked separately.
Venue facts
| Location | W. Boone Ave. & N. Howard St., Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Arena |
| Sports | Hockey, Basketball |
| Level | WHL, NCAA |
| Opened | December 3, 1954[1] |
| Last used for sports | 1995[1] |
| Demolished | 1995[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Final capacity | 5,400[1] |
| Construction cost | $2.5 million[1] |
| Closure | Replaced by the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. |
Documented details
- The Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena replaced it in 1995.[1]
Sources
- Spokane Coliseum, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, construction cost, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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