Big Changes Coming to The Colisee in Lewiston, Maine

For nearly seven decades, Lewiston's The Colisee has been hosting Central Maine's biggest sporting events and concerts.

Now, it looks like some big changes could be coming to the iconic venue.

The Colisee in Lewiston, Maine

The arena, which seats just under 3,700 people (up to 4,500 for concerts), first opened as the Central Maine Youth Center in 1958.  It held that name until 1989 when it became the Central Maine Civic Center.  Since 2004, it has held some variation of the name The Colisee.

While the venue has hosted many memorable events, the most well known event to ever take place at The Colisee was Muhammad Ali's 1965 fight against Sonny Liston.

Additionally, the venue has hosted dozens of concerts including Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Rob Zombie, Godsmack, Parmalee, Motley Crue, Jordan Davis, Jars of Clay, and Sixpence None the Richer.  Check out a full lost of shows hosted at the venue HERE.

The Colisee Club

The venue also has an attached bar that hosts DJs, solo musicians and comedians.

You can also rent to club area for private functions.

Big Changes at The Colisee in Lewiston

According to an article posted on the WCSH 6 website, the famed venue is under new management.

The article explains that a Massachusetts-based company called Mill Town Sports and Entertainment will take over management of The Colisee.

The company's announcement also included details about how the venue will host a new hockey team.  The Lewiston MAINEiacs, U.S. Premier Hockey League, will soo begin playing at the arena.

In addition to the hockey, the new management company plans to have the venue host more concerts and family events.