In 2014, alumni John and Carolyn Sonnentag gave more than 25 acres of land along the Chippewa River to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

These gifts were intended to help the university replace Zorn Arena and provide value to the community.

[4] On July 9, 2021, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents authorized UWEC to lease space at the arena for 20 years with a 10-year renewal option.

[7] The stadium will host the Eau Claire Axemen in The Arena League, expected to begin in June 2025.

The John and Carolyn Sonnetag Fieldhouse is an 81,300 square-foot space that features a 120-yard artificially turfed field.