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The demolition of Arena was stated as just being "one option", according to a Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) spokesman.

On January 20, 2010, SEA, Mellon Arena's owner, declined to speculate whether the Penguins could challenge them in court if it decided to reuse the arena instead of demolishing it.

The roof, which has a diameter of 415 feet, is divided into eight sections.

World TeamTennis and the Pittsburgh Spirit Major Indoor Soccer League team also hosted matches at the Arena. The 1983 World Figure Skating Championships and first and second round games of the 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament were held at the Arena.The Pittsburgh Hornets, members of the American Hockey League (AHL) played home games at the Duquesne Gardens, located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.

In December 1999, Mellon Financial purchased the Arena's naming rights in a 10 year, $18 million agreement, which renamed the arena Mellon Arena.On September 19, 1961, the Ice Capades hosted the arena's first event.

The Penguins won their first game at the Arena on October 21, when they became the first expansion team to beat an original NHL franchise—besting the Chicago Blackhawks 4–2. On January 21, 1990, the Civic Arena hosted the 41st National Hockey League All-Star Game.

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