It's Official! Miami Heat Home To Be Named FTX Arena
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - On Friday, Miami-Dade County finalized a new 19-year partnership agreement with a cryptocurrency exchange company to rename the home of the Miami HEAT as the FTX Arena.
Previously it was known as the AAA Arena or the American Airlines Arena.
The move was approved during a special meeting held by the Board of County Commissioners.
"This is a historic investment for Miami-Dade – $90 million over 19 years that we will put to use to tackle some of our most pressing challenges and build a healthier, safer community," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We're grateful to FTX for their investment in Miami-Dade and proud to bring this partnership home."
"We face an epidemic of violence that is endangering too many families and neighborhoods. I'm proud that we are seizing on this opportunity to invest resources directly in programs that will reduce gun violence and create pathways to prosperity for people all across Miami-Dade," said Commissioner Keon Hardemon.
"The entire FTX family is thrilled to launch this partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Heat," said FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "Through this partnership FTX isn't just putting our name on an iconic building, we are committed to providing value to the growing and diverse community in Miami-Dade over the next two decades."
The agreement calls for FTX to also collaborate with Miami-Dade County to support technology and Fintech education, financial wellness for residents, and other programs. FTX also committed an additional $5 million in contributions to the Miami-Dade community beyond the scope of the naming rights partnership over the course of the deal, to help Miami-Dade residents thrive.
