It is home to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's and women's basketball programs in addition to hosting various university events and commencement ceremonies including high school graduations.

[8] The arena underwent a $20 million renovation in 2016, providing seating, concession, and accessibility along with signage & branding updates to the venue.

On April 27, 2019, Regis Prograis defeated Kiryl Relikh in the sixth round by TKO to win the WBA super-lightweight championship.

In 2009, Danny Smith, a local businessman, decided to bring back the Louisiana IceGators but this time in the Southern Professional Hockey League.

Staffed by Red Cross, Salvation Army, Americorp and a host of local charities, the facility became a center of relief for thousands.

The recently opened Convention Center addition was also utilized as a distribution logistics point and also housed a Special Needs Clinic.