Frank Erwin Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. The facility is locally referred to as The Erwin Center. It is also at times referred to as The Drum or The Superdrum, due to its drum-like appearance from outside. The Frank Erwin Center is home to the University of Texas, Austin men and women's basketball programs, including the Austin Wranglers.
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The Frank Erwin center was build to replace the Gregory Gymnasium; The Center was renamed in 1980. It was named after former UT Board of Regents member Frank Erwin. The Frank Erwin Center is located in downtown Austin, Texas. Hosting large public and private events, the Frank Erwin Center can seat up to 16,755 people.
The center has hosted varied events ranging from concerts to wrestling events. Also, the Frank Erwin center hosts many basketball tournaments annually. Some big names that have also performed in the Frank Erwin Center would include Luciano Pavarotti, George Strait, Pink Floyd John Denver, Prince and many more.