The much-anticipated arena at Brookland-Cayce High School is set to open for its first events.

The first athletic match-ups are on Tuesday, with games against rival Airport High School. JV will play at 5 pm, Varsity Girls at 6:30, and Varsity Boys at 8.

Then, on Saturday, an open house is planned for the community from 10 am-12 pm. Arena tours will be offered as part of that event.

The 1,500-seat arena features a college-length court, state-of-the-art weight room with a 50-yard turf run, energy-efficient lighting, a Hall of Fame room and other features. The arena will be used for basketball, volleyball, and other events as available.

The arena is part of a $225 million package of improvements approved by Lexington Two voters in 2014. Construction work is under way on the final phase of the project, which includes three new schools and upgrades to all of the district’s schools serving Cayce, Pine Ridge, South Congaree, Springdale and West Columbia.