Groundbreaking for the new $92.5 million Auburn University Arena occurred in the summer of 2008, and was completed in June of 2010. The arena, with an approximate capacity of 9,600, includes over 29,000 square feet of student-athlete space, a two-court practice facility, coaches offices, the Auburn University Athletic Ticket Office, an AU Team Store, the relocated Lovelace Museum, & two food courts along with many other amenities.

The electrical scope of work included a complete power distribution system, Addressable Fire Alarm and Area of Rescue System, a state of the art Access Control System, a single 600kW diesel generator, lightning protection, and a full fixture package including all arena and event lighting.

The new facility also serves as more than a sports complex. With over 12,000 square feet of banquet /entertainment space, its design affords ready adaptation into a site for concerts and other cultural events, convocations and other community gatherings. On-campus student housing and a new student dining facility were constructed adjacent to the new arena, creating a unique "student village" experience.

The new arena features chair back seats along with bleacher seating for students. The building also provides improved facilities for the student-athletes, including men's and women's locker room suites with sports medicine facilities, lounges and team meeting rooms. Along with a strength and conditioning center, a two-court practice facility enables the men's and women's teams to practice simultaneously while the arena is in use for other purposes. The arena has 12 luxury suites on the arena level that not only open inside the facility, but also open on the outside of the arena for multiple entertaining opportunities throughout the year. Large box seating is also available as well as on-site food preparation. The seating configuration offers better sight lines and moves fans closer to the court. The furthest seat is just 43 feet in elevation from courtside, compared to 60 feet in elevation at Beard-Eaves, with two-thirds of the seats in the new facility being less than 27 feet in elevation from courtside.