In 2025, Addition Financial Arena continued to elevate Central Florida’s live entertainment and event landscape, delivering a year defined by high-profile performances, competitive collegiate athletics and meaningful community celebrations on the University of Central Florida campus.
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The OVG-managed Addition Financial Arena welcomed more than 450,000 guests across 281 events, serving as the home to UCF Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, and the Orlando Valkyries, 2025 Major League Volleyball Champions. The arena also hosted 48 graduation and commencement ceremonies, celebrating more than 35,000 graduates and their families, reinforcing its role as both a premier sports venue and a Central Florida community cornerstone.
The arena hosted five sold-out performances, multiple sold-out UCF Men’s Basketball games, record-breaking food and beverage sales for the highest-grossing single event and the BIG3 Basketball Championship, including the league’s only college-campus game of the season. These accomplishments contributed to Orlando being ranked #19 out of 100 global markets for live entertainment by Pollstar Magazine.
With ticket sales surpassing $5.9 million and more than 89,000 tickets sold, Addition Financial Arena earned notable placement in Pollstar’s year-end rankings. The arena ranked #194 globally, #98 nationwide in arena gross sales and #8 in Florida for gross sales and tickets sold, while also placing #13 among college campus venues nationwide.
“2025 was an exceptional year for Addition Financial Arena,” said Joe Imbriaco, OVG’s General Manager of Addition Financial Arena. “We’re proud to provide a venue where unforgettable entertainment and meaningful community moments come together under one roof.”
As Addition Financial Arena looks ahead, it will continue delivering elevated guest experiences and hosting premier events for Central Florida.
About Addition Financial Arena
The OVG managed Addition Financial Arena is home to the University of Central Florida Knights Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball and the Pro-Volleyball Federation’s Orlando Valkyries, as well as concerts, family shows and other attractions for the Central Florida area. Visit www.AdditionFiArena.com for more information on upcoming events or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
About Oak View Group (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the Company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Visit oakviewgroup.com, and follow
