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New Macon Arena

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia

Estimated value
$350M
Square footage
230,000 SF
Opened / announced
Jul 1, 2026
Owner
Macon-Bibb County
General contractor
Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction
Architect
PBK Architects
Brands mentioned
None in public seed

Project overview

230,000+ SF multi-purpose arena replacing Macon Coliseum. Up to 12,298 center-stage capacity. Groundbreaking late July 2026; opening late 2028.

Key specs

  • 230,000+ SF
  • 12,298 center-stage capacity
  • 300-space VIP parking deck + 500-space lot
  • Phased construction while Coliseum operates

Still open for manufacturers

Groundbreaking July 2026 — major MEP and interior packages ahead.

Manufacturer watch list

  • arena seating
  • HVAC
  • acoustics
  • lighting and controls
  • AV systems
  • flooring
  • egress hardware

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