In Reno, Nev., Grand Sierra Resort (GSR), a hotel and casino built in the 1970s, is undergoing a $1 billion, 10-year redevelopment plan. The renovation of the 14-acre property is the largest private capital investment in the city’s history, according to a statement from GSR.
For the first phase of the redevelopment project, GSR has broken ground on a new $435 million arena. At 300,000 sf, the 10,000-seat GSR Arena’s amenity spaces will include hospitality clubs, luxury suites, and an immersive fan experience zone. The facility also will offer a year-round, full-service community ice-skating rink.
GSR Arena will serve as the future home of Nevada Wolf Pack, the men’s basketball program at the University of Nevada, Reno, and will host other Northern Nevada sports events. Upon completion in fall 2027, the arena is expected to host about 95 events annually…