The arena, known as the Baltimore Civic Center when opened 60 years ago, was the home of the Baltimore Bullets — now the Washington Wizards — for 10 years between 1963 and 1973. In 1969, it hosted the NBA All-Star Game. NBA preseason games have occasionally been held at the arena in the years since Bullets moved to Washington. In more recent years, it has become mostly a concert and family show venue as well as a site for college and high school basketball. The city has long wanted to upgrade or rebuild the downtown facility which can seat up to 14,000 fans.