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New name unveiled for Amway Center in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Officials with the Amway Center in Orlando announced that it is changing the arena’s name to the Kia Center.

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City officials unveiled a sign confirming the naming rights announcement Wednesday morning.

The Amway Center in downtown Orlando opened in 2010 and is the home of the Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears hockey teams.

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The venue replaced the Amway Arena which was later demolished.

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Officials said the naming agreement is going to be a multi-year deal, but the full details haven’t been released.

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