Henrico Sports and Event Center

This area eventually will house a large cafe. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

Spectators will be able to watch action below from second-level observation areas. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

The arena portion of the facility will have retractable seating for more than 4,000 people to host large events, such as championship games, concerts and high school graduations. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

A construction worker works on a steel beam at the Henrico Sports and Event Center Jan. 24, 2023. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier displays a master plan for the Virginia Center site where the arena is lcoated to a group of Henrico Schools officials Jan. 24, 2023. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority Executive Director Dennis Bickmeier (second from left) and other SEA and Henrico Schools officials take a look at the arena portion of the Henrico County Sports and Event Center Jan. 24, 2023. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)

A group of Henrico County and Henrico Schools officials tour the Henrico County Sports and Event Center Jan. 24, 2023. (Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen)