Where is the Republican debate being held? That would be Fiserv Forum (no, not Pfizer Forum)
The Aug. 23 Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee took place in the house that Giannis Antetokounmpo built, Fiserv Forum.
No, that's not "Pfizer Forum," though plenty of people were searching for that term.
Here's what to know about the venue:
Who holds the naming rights to Fiserv Forum?
Fiserv is a financial payments and technology provider that has headquarters in suburban Milwaukee, employing roughly 44,000 employees worldwide. The company signed a 25-year lease to serve as naming sponsor for the arena.
When did Fiserv Forum open?
The building opened in August of 2018 in time for the Milwaukee Bucks 2018-19 season in the National Basketball Association. The venue hosts a number of big-time concerts (The Killers opened it up, and Paramore was just there earlier this month) and serves as the home venue for the Bucks and Marquette men's basketball team that just won the Big East regular-season title (and Big East Tournament, for that matter).
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What major events have happened there?
The Bucks won the 2021 NBA championship, capping it off with a Game 6 win to clinch the series on that very floor where the GOP is holding its debate. It marked the first championship for the franchise in 50 years.
The venue has hosted NCAA Tournament games and ice hockey contests, including an NHL preseason game this past season.
Wanna see some photos of the venue?
Check out our gallery from the GOP preparations.
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