Construction on the Bradley Center began in October 1986 and the building opened in October 1988. The first game played at the Bradley Center was the Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks on October 1, 1988. The Bradley Center is home to three sports tenants: the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, the Marquette men's basketball team, and the AHL Milwaukee Admirals. The facility hosts an estimated 2 million people each year and continues to be the No. 1 entertainment destination in Downtown Milwaukee.

The Bradley Center, home of the Marquette Golden Eagles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was built through the generosity of the late Jane Bradley Pettit in memory of her father, Harry Lynde Bradley. Bradley was a co-founder and chairman of the Allen-Bradley Company. The Bradley Center is the only major, public assembly facility in North America with construction underwritten through the philanthropy of a single family. Its construction and continuing operation represent a gift to all the people of the State of Wisconsin.

• 18,600 attendees for basketball
• 17,800 attendees for hockey
• 20,000 attendees for concerts
• Total area of 550,000 square feet
• 16 escalators
• 2 elevators
• 12 permanent concession stands
• 24 public restrooms
• Approx 6 acre site

Game nights at the Bradley Center are electric. Marquette's first game at the Bradley Center took place on Dec. 2, 1988, when it recorded a 70-60 win over Rice. The largest crowd ever to see a game in the state of Wisconsin took place at the Bradley Center on Mar. 3 2007 when 19,021 saw No. 20 Marquette defeat No. 17 Pittsburgh 75-71.

Other recent records include:

• 19,020 against Wisconsin on Dec. 9, 2006
• 19,007 against Pitt on Feb. 18, 2006
• 18,874 against Notre Dame on Jan. 20, 2006

The Warriors/Golden Eagles have drawn over 3.3 million fans who continue to make the Bradley Center one of America’s toughest venues.

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