Selland Arena photo via City of Fresno website
published on October 17, 2025 – 12:03 PM
Written by Ben Hensley
Visitors at the Selland Arena in Downtown Fresno may notice a change when they glance at the overhead scoreboard later this year. After nearly 20 years, the outdated tech will be replaced thanks to a large donation from Visit Fresno County.
The donation, totaling $605,000, will go to replace the outdated scoreboard, first installed in 2006. The current scoreboard has become unreliable and its outdated technology has made repairs impractical and expensive.
“Located in the heart of downtown Fresno, Selland Arena has brought our community together for generations, and thanks to this incredible donation, we’re investing in its future,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. “This upgrade will ensure Selland Arena continues to be a premier destination for world-class entertainment.”
The upgrade will modernize the Downtown Fresno venue, which has played home to the Fresno State Bulldogs’ basketball teams, Fresno Monsters hockey team, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) tournaments, and has hosted a range of other events from concerts and comedy events to dance and ice skating.
A rendering of the Selland Arena scoreboard via City of Fresno
“This donation is Visit Fresno County’s commitment to the City of Fresno, our clients and the community on the importance of the FCEC as an economic generator to drive revenue and create an enjoyable and enhanced entertainment experience in Selland arena,” said Lisa Oliveira, President and CEO of Visit Fresno County.
The addition of a new scoreboard reflects a continued commitment to revitalizing the city’s downtown core. The Selland Arena, originally constructed in 1966, serves as a cornerstone of the downtown region’s entertainment landscape.
It’s not known when the scoreboard would be replaced. Messages left with the Fresno Convention Center have not been returned.
Visit Fresno County is a nonprofit that works to promote tourism in Fresno County, advertising the region’s attractions and providing resources to travelers to help support local business and the Valley’s economic growth.