| Sames Auto Arena | |
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| Location | Laredo, Texas |
| Built | June 2001 |
| Opened | September 2002 |
| Owner | City of Laredo |
| Operator | SMG |
| Construction cost | $36,500,000 |
| Former names | Laredo Entertainment Center 2001-2010, Laredo Engergy Center 2010-2018 |
| Tenants | Laredo Bucks (CHL) (2001-2012) Laredo Lobos (af2) (2006-2007) Laredo Law (af2) (2004) Laredo Bucks (USACHL) (2018- |
| Capacity | Hockey: 8,065 Arena Football: 8,067 Indoor Soccer: 8,067 Basketball: 8,655 Concerts: 9,622 |
| Field Dimensions | 178,000 sq. ft. |
The Sames Auto Arena (known as the Laredo Entertainment Center until March 2010 and then the Laredo Energy Arena until June 2018) is a multi-purpose arena in Laredo, Texas. It is home to the Laredo Bucks ice hockey team. The arena can seat up to 8,065 fans at an ice hockey game, 8,067 at an arena football game, 8,665 at a Basketball game, and 9,622 on concerts.