A multi-purpose sporting and event center, the arena was envisioned as part of the region's quality of life improvements.

Construction delays and inclement weather caused the Stockton Thunder and California Cougars to play on extended road trips during the beginning of their 2005/2006 season.

Adventist Health Arena hosted the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game, WWE house shows for both SmackDown/ECW and Raw, and the July 26, 2008 EliteXC: Unfinished Business MMA event.

On March 15, 2009, the California Cougars won their first ever league championship in the Stockton Arena, as the 2008–2009 PASL-Pro North American Champions.

[6] On December 9, 2009, the arena hosted the "Stockton Showcase" which featured a matchup between the nationally ranked California Golden Bears and the Pacific Tigers men's basketball teams in front 8,704 fans, the largest crowd ever to see a Pacific Tigers basketball game in Stockton.