Omni Coliseum

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Omni Coliseum
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Opened October 14, 1972
Closed May 11, 1997
Demolished July 26, 1997
Other Names n/a
Tenants Atlanta Hawks (1972-97)
Atlanta Knights (1992-96)
Atlanta Flames (1972-80)

Omni Coliseum (often called The Omni) was an indoor arena in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Completed in 1972, the arena seated 16,378 for basketball and 15,278 for hockey. It was part of the Omni Complex, now known as the CNN Center.

List of credited publications

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
National Hockey League 1972-73 Atlanta Flames Program
1973-74 Atlanta Flames Program (1 • 2)
National Basketball Association 1974-75 Atlanta Hawks Program (1 • 2)
February 5, 1978 Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference NBA All-Star Game Program
1986-87 Atlanta Hawks Program
1987-88 Atlanta Hawks Program
1992-93 Atlanta Hawks Program
International Hockey League 1993-94 Atlanta Knights Program
International Hockey League
Teams Chicago Wolves (1994-2001) • Grand Rapids Griffins (1996-2001) • Manitoba Moose (1994-2001) • Quebec Rafales (1992-98)
Venues Allstate Arena • Colisée de Québec • Omni Coliseum • Van Andel Arena • Richfield Coliseum • St. Paul Civic Center • Winnipeg Arena
Related All-Star Games • Seasons


See also

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