The most notable sporting event to take place in the arena was the 1973 Ken Norton'“Muhammad Ali fight in which, by split decision, San Diego local Norton won. The venue is also host to other events such as UFC and WWE championships, arena football games, and concerts by artists like Madonna, U2, and Justin Bieber. Built in 1966, the arena has been home to many professional teams over the years, but is currently only home to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL and the San Diego Sockers indoor soccer team.
Due to its great versatility, it has multiple seating capacities: 12,000 for arena football, 12,920 for ice hockey, 14,500 for basketball, 8,900-14,800 for arena concerts, 13,000 for ice shows, and 16,100 for boxing and mixed martial arts. Valley View Casino Center is an indoor arena located at Sports Arena Blvd in Point Loma, San Diego, California and has been rated the #1 facility in California for venues with 10,001 '“ 15,000 seats.
