Frank Erwin Center
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The Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center — usually just The Erwin Center in common usage — is an arena on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Superdrum", owing to its drum-like appearance from outside. The Erwin Center is generally accepted to be Austin's current premier venue for large public and private events with seating for up to 16,755. The center cost $34 million to build in 1977. UT began a three phase renovation of the center in 2001 and finished in 2003. Originally known just as the Special Events Center, it was renamed for Frank C. Erwin, Jr., a UT System regent from 1963 to 1975, after his death in 1980.
The facility is primarily the home court for the UT men's and women's basketball programs, and is also home to the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League. The center has also holds many diverse events ranging from concerts to wrestling events and private banquets. The Erwin Center also hosts the semifinals and finals of the University Interscholastic League boys' and girls' basketball playoffs in all five classifications.
