Orlando Magic Renames Arena as Kia Center
Ends 13-year run as Amway Center, marking a significant shift in naming rights.
- The Orlando Magic has renamed their arena as Kia Center, ending its 13-year run as Amway Center.
- The transition to the new name has been underway for some time, with the Kia logo already in place on banners and basket stanchions.
- The terms of the new naming rights deal were not disclosed; the deal with Amway, when originally announced, was worth about $4 million per year.
- The first event under the new name is a game between the Magic and Miami Heat.
- Kia and the NBA have partnered for decades, with Kia being the presenting sponsor of several league awards and having deals with at least 13 different franchises.