After a few delays, the new arena was announced to have a grand opening in June 2018, with the Vipers beginning play in the arena for the 2018–19 season, and an estimated end cost of $88 million. On August 18, 2015, the Vipers named Matt Brase their new head coach. On April 12, 2019, the Vipers won their third championship in a 129–112 game three win against the Long Island Nets.