News & Updates

May 13, 2015

99 Jamz Summer Jamz at BB&T; Center for Memorial Day Weekend

Rick Ross, Future, Jeezy & K. Michelle to perform on Saturday, May 23

May 7, 2015

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment and iHeartMedia Miami Announce Multi-Year Agreement

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today a multi-year agreement with iHeartMedia Miami to host Y100’s Jingle Ball at BB&T Center through 2020.

Mar 9, 2015

Varekai by Cirque Du Soleil to hold fifteen performances at BB&T; Center

Varekai by Cirque Du Soleil descends from the sky and into BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida for fifteen performances.

Jan 30, 2015

BB&T; CENTER TO HOST THERESA CAPUTO LIVE! THE EXPERIENCE APRIL 7, 2015

Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at BB&T Center April 7 ,2015.

Dec 15, 2014

BB&T; CENTER TO HOST WWE SMACKDOWN

Tickets On Sale Saturday, December 20

Nov 14, 2014

CHRIS BROWN, TREY SONGZ “BETWEEN THE SHEETS” TOUR HEADS TO BB&T; CENTER

Tickets On Sale Starting Monday, Nov. 17

Oct 10, 2014

Y100’S JINGLE BALL 2014 RINGS IN THE SEASON WITH ANNUAL STAR-STUDDED HOLIDAY CONCERT

Top Recording Artists Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, Pharrell, Iggy Azalea and Jason Derulo Lead All-Star Lineup

Celebration to Benefit The Ryan Seacrest Foundation

Sep 3, 2014

MAROON 5 TO ROCK BB&T; CENTER ON FEB. 24

Tickets On Sale Saturday, September 13

Sep 2, 2014

JAMES TAYLOR TO PERFORM AT BB&T; CENTER ON NOV. 15

Tickets On Sale Friday, September 5

May 12, 2014

Black Keys Headed Exclusively to BB&T; Center on Monday, Dec. 15

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16; St. Vincent will also perform

Apr 14, 2014

Crush Games Return To BB&T; Center Aug. 22-24

Crush Games IV Features Elite Fitness Enthusiasts hosted by the “I AM Crossfit” family.

Apr 11, 2014

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment to Host Wings for Life World Run on May 4

Multi-city, simultaneous running event raises money for spinal cord injury awareness

Apr 4, 2014

103.5 The Beat Presents the 2014 Beat Down Headed Exclusively to BB&T; Center on June 12

Show featuring Kendrick Lamar, Trey Songz, Future, DJ Khaled & more; Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 12

Feb 27, 2014

USA’s Golden Couple Davis and White Headline The 2014 Cast of Emmy-Award Winning Stars On Ice®

America’s Premier Figure Skating Production Welcomes the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal Figure Skating Team to the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 PM

Feb 26, 2014

Demi Lovato Thrills Packed BB&T; Center Last Night

Acclaimed performer made exclusive South Florida stop at Center of It All

Jan 30, 2014

MULTI-PLATINUM SUPERSTAR ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR HER “DRESSED TO KILL TOUR”

CHER TO BE JOINED BY SPECIAL GUEST CYNDI LAUPER

Jan 28, 2014

FELD ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS CAPTIVATING STORYLINE AND ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES FOR LARGER-THAN-LIFE ARENA SPECTACULAR MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE!

First-Ever Marvel Live Tour Coming to South Florida Tickets On-Sale Now for this Must-See Event

Jan 21, 2014

Katy Perry Brings her Prismatic World Tour to the BB&T; Center Wednesday, July 2

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 10AM EST CAPITAL CITIES TO OPEN

Jan 14, 2014

BB&T; Center Ranks No. 19 In The Country

“Center of it All” also No. 43 in the World

Jan 12, 2014

Billy Joel Breaks BB&T; Center Attendance Record During Standing Room Only Show Saturday Pres. By Lexus

20,727 guests breaks previous record by Celine Dion at Broward County-owned BB&T Center
Over 40,000 guests attend the two exclusive Billy Joel shows 

Jan 10, 2014

International Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention Headed To Broward County-owned BB&T; Center For Four Weekends During Summer Of 2014

Convention will generate significant economic impact for the County including approx. 12,000 room nights
Four convention dates are June 6-8, June 27-29, July 18-20 and August 1-3

Jan 7, 2014

BB&T; Center Doors To Open At 6:30 p.m. For Near-Capacity Billy Joel Concerts Tonight And Saturday Pres. By Lexus

Only a few seats left for both exclusive BB&T Center performances on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 11 presented by Lexus; Fans are encouraged to buy tickets now on Ticketmaster.com

Jan 6, 2014

Very Limited Tickets Remain For Billy Joel’s Two Exclusive BB&T; Center Shows This Week

Only a few seats left for both exclusive BB&T Center performances on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 11; Fans are encouraged to buy tickets now on Ticketmaster.com

Jan 3, 2014

JAY Z Rocks Sold Out BB&T; Center Last Night

Acclaimed performer made exclusive Florida stop at Center of It All

Jan 2, 2014

BB&T; Center to Host Two Shows for Billy Joel in Just One Week

Due to overwhelming demand, Billy Joel will perform for the first time in South Florida since 2009 with two shows to ring in 2014.

Dec 29, 2013

BB&T; Center Hosts JAY Z “Magna Carter Tour” In Just One Week

Highly acclaimed by fans and critics, JAY Z makes exclusive Florida stop Jan. 2

Dec 29, 2013

SSE Upgrades BB&T; Center Outdoor Marquees

SSE hires YESCO and local contractors to convert two outdoor marquees to full LED displays

Dec 3, 2013

MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Participants Florida, Florida St., Fresno St. And UMass All Off To Hot Starts

No. 15 Florida, No. 21 UMass ranked in AP poll; Four teams have combined for a 23-6 start to the season

Nov 18, 2013

Panthers Pres. & CEO Michael R. Yormark To Train With Golden Boy Boxer Jessy Cruz On Friday, Nov. 22 At 10 a.m.

Cruz to fight in Golden Boy Live! event at BB&T; Center on Tuesday, Nov 26 headlined by Antonio Tarver; Yormark and family will host 250 Boys & Girls Club members for dinner and boxing

Nov 13, 2013

MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Participants Florida, Florida St., Fresno St. And UMass All Off To Undefeated Starts

All four teams are 1-0; Will square off in a doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the BB&T; Center

Nov 13, 2013

BB&T; Center to Host Golden Boy Live! Boxing on Nov. 26

A night of heavyweight action highlighted by seven Floridian natives will be televised live on FoxSports 1 and Fox Deportes. VIP Tables will enjoy ringside meet and greet with Bernard Hopkins before the fight.

Nov 7, 2013

Due To Overwhelming Demand: Billy Joel To Play Second Exclusive BB&T; Center Show On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014

Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 15 for Saturday, Jan. 11 show; Only limited tickets remain for Tuesday, Jan. 7 performance

Nov 4, 2013

REMINDER: Paramore To Perform Exclusively At The BB&T; Center Tonight

Metric and Hellogoodbye to also perform with tickets starting at $25.75 plus applicable fees

Nov 4, 2013

Only Limited Seats Available For The Legendary Billy Joel’s Exclusive One-Night Appearance At The BB&T; Center on Jan. 7, 2014

Tickets on sale now; Six-Time Grammy Winner thrilled to be back in South Florida

Oct 24, 2013

The Legendary Billy Joel to play BB&T; Center on January 7, 2014

The Six-Time Grammy Winner Putting on a Show in South Florida

Oct 10, 2013

Cher Announces ‘Dressed To Kill’ Tour Coming to BB&T; Center on May 17, 2014

Tickets On Sale Friday, Oct. 18th at 12p.m.

Oct 8, 2013

Superstar, Barry Manilow, Is Coming To The BB&T; Center

See the Music Legend Live in Concert on Friday, Jan. 17

Tickets start at just $9.99 …

Oct 2, 2013

Jeff Dunham Returns Exclusively to the BB&T; Center on Saturday, Jan. 25

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m

Oct 2, 2013

Demi Lovato Makes Exclusive Stop at the BB&T; Center, Feb. 25, 2014

Tickets go on sale Saturday, Oct. 5, Fifth Harmony and Little Mix will also perform

Sep 23, 2013

Cher Makes Exclusive Stop at the BB&T; Center on Saturday, May 17

American Express® Cardmembers able to purchase tickets before general public on Oct. 21

Sep 19, 2013

BB&T; Center In The Midst Of 12 Events In Eight Dayshttp://www.thebbtcenter.com/mygreenhouse/news/edit/91#tab_mediapromo

Incredible run features Depeche Mode, Cats hockey, Stone Temple Pilots and Disney On Ice

Sep 16, 2013

Stolichnaya Premium Vodka Joins SSE As Presenting Sponsor Of Club RED At The BB&T; Center

Club RED by Stoli® is the industry’s premier all-inclusive club located at center ice in the BB&T; Center’s lower bowl and open for all games and events

Stolichnaya is official vodka of the Florida Panthers and the BB&T; Center …

Sep 16, 2013

SSE Installs New Floor On BB&T; Center Plaza Level And Main Entrance

Over 100,000 square feet of new floor installed on the arena’s plaza level

Sep 6, 2013

JAY Z Brings Magna Carta World Tour Exclusively To The BB&T; Center On Thursday, Jan. 2

JAY Z is back at the BB&T; center for his only Florida appearance

Sep 3, 2013

BB&T; Center To Feature Two Re-branded Arena Clubs In 2013-14: The Legends Lounge And The Penalty Box

Legends Lounge to feature music, entertainment, sports and Panthers legends that have visited the BB&T; Center; Penalty Box will spotlight the Panthers’ most popular tough guys

Aug 19, 2013

Ruckus Sports Hits the BB&T; Center Sunday, Nov. 10

Nation’s Premiere Family-Friendly Obstacle Race caters to participants from 2 to 82.

Aug 9, 2013

Crush Games III Hit The BB&T; Center Aug. 23-25


Featuring Elite Fitness Enthusiasts hosted by the “I Am Crossfit” family.

Aug 6, 2013

SSE Hires VP Of Event Programming Kevin Grove

Grove joins SSE with more than 20 years of industry experience …

Aug 5, 2013

Andrea Bocelli Returns Exclusively To The BB&T; Center On Valentine’s Day 2014

Bocelli has visited the BB&T; Center for five consecutive concert seasons and three of the last four Valentine’s Days

Aug 2, 2013

Donny & Marie Announce 15 City Tour For Celebrated Christmas Show

Tour Makes Exclusive Stop at BB&T; Center Saturday, December 7; Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16

Aug 1, 2013

Bobbie Celler’s Screamfest 2013 Visits the BB&T; Center, Saturday, Oct. 26

Halloween extravaganza highlighted by Carly Rae Jepsen and Victoria Justice; tickets for the show on sale now

Jul 23, 2013

Paramore Makes Exclusive Stop at BB&T; Center Monday, Nov 4.

Tickets to go on sale Friday, July 26; Metric and Hellogoodbye to also perform

Jul 18, 2013

MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Doubleheader Offers Special Tailgate Ticket Packages For UF And FSU supporters

Only 300 Tickets Available for Each Tailgate, Fans Are Encouraged to Buy Now …

Jul 16, 2013

Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington Coming Exclusively to BB&T; Center on Sept. 17

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19; Win It Before You Can Buy It sweepstakes to run through July 18 …

Jul 12, 2013

BB&T; Center Ranks No. 13 In The Country

“Center of it All” also No. 38 in the World …

Jul 9, 2013

South Florida Community Flocks To City Of Sunrise 4th Of July Celebration Presented By Click Click Win At The BB&T; Center


Thousands attend popular free community event, which included live music featuring Soul Asylum and a fireworks show. …

Jun 25, 2013

South Florida Community Invited To City Of Sunrise 4th Of July Celebration Presented By Click Click Win At The BB&T; Center

Popular free community event starts at 5 p.m.; Live music including Soul Asylum begins at 6 p.m.; Fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. …

Jun 20, 2013

Nine Inch Nails Tickets Go On Sale Friday, June 28

Win It Before You Can Buy It sweepstakes to run through June 27 …

Jun 19, 2013

SSE Launches “ROI” Guarantee Program

BB&T; Center hospitality clients get access to personal SSE corporate dev. rep., five-step program, customized business-to-business plan, Cats “RED Networking Series”, and more

May 20, 2013

International Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention Headed To Broward County-owned BB&T; Center In Summer 2014


Convention will generate significant economic impact for the County including approx. 12,000 room nights …

Apr 18, 2013

WWE Live Stops Exclusively At BB&T; Center On June 7

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 27 …

Apr 15, 2013

Selena Gomez Coming Exclusively To BB&T; Center On Oct. 29

Tickets on sale Saturday April 20 …

Apr 5, 2013

BB&T; Center Ranks No. 6 In The Country

“Center of it All” also No. 15 in the World …

Apr 1, 2013

Maroon 5 Thrills Sold Out BB&T; Center Crowd Last Friday

Joined by Neon Trees & Owl City …

Mar 13, 2013

Depeche Mode Headed Exclusively To The BB&T; Center On Sunday, Sept. 15

Tickets on sale Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.

Feb 20, 2013

BB&T; Center Sells Out Three Huge Shows

Maroon 5, One Direction & The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Starring Beyoncé all sold out …

Feb 14, 2013

Lady Gaga Concert At BB&T; Center Cancelled

Show originally scheduled for March 15 …

Feb 4, 2013

VPX & Redline Extend Partnership With Florida Panthers And BB&T; Center

Redline continues as Official Energy Drink of the Panthers and BB&T; Center

Feb 4, 2013

Beyoncé To Perform At the BB&T; Center On Tuesday, July 9

Tickets on sale Monday, Feb. 11 at 10am

Jan 22, 2013

Matthew T. Rickoff Promoted To Vice President, Partnership Marketing For The Florida Panthers And BB&T; Center

Rickoff has spent more than nine years with SSE, most recently as Exec. Director, Strategic Partnerships

Dec 27, 2012

No. 11 Florida Featured In Upcoming MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic At BB&T; Center On Dec. 29

Florida (8-2) to face Air Force (8-2), Florida St. (7-4) faces Tulsa (7-5) …

Dec 26, 2012

BB&T; Center To Unveil New Basketball Court And Design During MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Saturday

New design is representative of Sunrise, Broward County and the arena’s South Florida location …

Dec 12, 2012

SSE Unveils Enhanced Entertainment Marketing Assets

Includes outdoor, digital, e-mail, new web site, and renovated “back of house” …

Dec 11, 2012

Daughtry And 3 Doors Down To Perform Exclusively At BB&T; Center on Wednesday, February 20

Part of a special Panthers Season Seat Owner Thank You event; Tickets on sale to public Saturday, Dec. 15 …

Nov 27, 2012

BB&T; Center And SSE Pres. Michael Yormark Announce December To Remember Twitter Ticket Giveaway

Fans that re-tweet and answer trivia questions from @PanthersYormark can win tickets and VIP experiences to December events at BB&T; Center …

Nov 26, 2012

December To Remember With Nine Events At The BB&T; Center

WBA Boxing, Y100 Jingle Ball, Aerosmith, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Orange Bowl Basketball, and more

Nov 20, 2012

Panthers Figure Skating Club Brings “Incredible Super Heroes” Ice Show to BB&T; Center On Tuesday, Nov. 27

Over 150 skaters in cast including Olympians John Zimmerman and Silvia Fontana

Nov 19, 2012

SSE And Golden Boy Promotions Announce New Boxing Series At The BB&T; Center

The New Series Will Feature Four Boxing Events Per Year & Guest Appearances By Boxing Legends

Oct 26, 2012

Great Seats Still Available For The Who Tour Kick Off Show At BB&T; Center On Thursday, Nov. 1

Rock Legends Kick Off North American Tour In Sunrise …

Oct 15, 2012

BB&T; Center To Host WBA Boxing Event Featuring Guzman-Allakhverdiev Title Fight And Flo Rida Concert

Event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30, promoted and hosted by Acquinity Sports …

Oct 9, 2012

BB&T; Center Ranks No. 8 In The Country

“Center of it All” also No. 30 in the World …

Sep 19, 2012

Lady Gaga Coming To BB&T; Center On Friday, March 15

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 28 …

Sep 10, 2012

BB&T; Center Naming Rights Headline Long-term Florida Panthers-BB&T; Partnership

BB&T; signs new 10-year partnership with SSE; BB&T; Center undergoing full conversion …

Aug 29, 2012

Panthers Hire Elisa R. Hernandez As VP Of Human Resources



Hernandez brings more than 20 years of professional experience to SSE …

Aug 17, 2012

Andrea Bocelli Returns To BankAtlantic Center For Exclusive Performance Friday, Feb. 8

World-Renowned Tenor Visits ‘Center Of It All’ For Fourth Straight Concert Season …

Jul 19, 2012

The Who Coming Exclusively To BankAtlantic Center Thursday, Nov. 1

Rock Legends Kick Off North American Tour In Sunrise …

Jul 17, 2012

BankAtlantic Center Ranks No. 13 In The Country

“Center of it All” also No. 35 in the World …

Jul 16, 2012

Coca-Cola Renews Marketing Partnership With SSE

Featured Elements Include BankAtlantic Center Pouring Rights and Coca-Cola Food Courts …

Jul 6, 2012

More Than 25,000 People Attend City Of Sunrise & BankAtlantic Center 4th Of July Celebration Presented By Rick Case Automotive Group

Patrons from Broward County and beyond enjoy free event, live music from Sister Hazel and fireworks show presented by Sawgrass Mills Mall …

Jul 2, 2012

One Direction Thrills Capacity Crowd at BankAtlantic Center During Exclusive South Florida Performance

Teen Sensations to Return to “The Center of It All” Next Summer …

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