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The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock Real Estate today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center. This state-of-the-art facility spans more than 210,000 square feet and will soon become one of the largest and most advanced training and performance complexes in the world. The Populous-designed complex is also the first vertical development in Bedrock Real Estate's ambitious $3.5 billion Cuyahoga Riverfront Master Plan.
The groundbreaking event also represented a historic moment for the Cavaliers and Cleveland Clinic as the organizations announced a 25-year extension of their long-standing partnership that began in 1993. This will create one of the longest continuous relationships between a professional sports organization and a medical provider.
“Today’s groundbreaking of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center is one of the first steps in transforming and revitalizing the Cuyahoga riverfront,” said Dan Gilbert, Cleveland Cavaliers Chairman and Bedrock Real Estate Founder and Chairman. “Combining our practice facility with the sports medicine experts from the Cleveland Clinic means that not only will our players have access to the best possible care, but so will the residents of Cleveland and the surrounding areas – creating a multiplier effect that will benefit both the City and the Cavaliers.”
Cavaliers players will soon have an unparalleled, cutting-edge facility designed to optimize their athletic performance and overall well-being. The center will feature advanced technology and equipment, best-in-class biomechanical testing systems, high-tech training equipment with integrated data analytics, virtual reality and simulation technology for skill development and wearable sensors for real-time performance monitoring.
"The groundbreaking of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center marks an exciting moment in our collaboration with our partners, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Bedrock Real Estate," said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic and the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. "Together, we are building a facility that will redefine the standards of performance and wellness. This center will serve not only elite athletes but also individuals from all walks of life, reflecting our shared commitment to health, innovation and community development. Our partnership strengthens Cleveland’s position as a leader in both healthcare and sports excellence."
The center will offer comprehensive care for the general public, including athletes of all sports and levels. The care will be personalized to the individual and informed by data inputs from one of the largest sports health data hubs. The interdisciplinary center will provide access to high-tech testing and training equipment and expert professionals from specialties, including sports medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, exercise physiology, neurology, nutrition, psychology and genetics.
“We have established a championship-level culture in Cleveland, and this is another example of the commitment and overall investment we have made towards the long-term health and well-being of our players and the organization,” said Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations. “We are extremely fortunate to partner with the Cleveland Clinic, which shares our vision of making this facility a global destination and a sustainable hub of resources and innovation. The community engagement and location along the Cuyahoga riverfront downtown takes this project to extraordinary heights, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
The facility is expected to open in 2027. For additional information and to follow the progress of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, visit Cavs.com/PerformanceCenter.
Media Contacts:
Angie Kiska, Cleveland Clinic | KiskaA@ccf.org
Susan Oguche, Cleveland Cavaliers | SOguche@cavs.com
Lora Brand, Bedrock Real Estate | LoraBrand@bedrockcleveland.com
Weston Owen, Populous | Weston.Owen@populous.com
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 81,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,160 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 276 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million outpatient encounters, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 132 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, are a professional basketball team in the NBA's Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Known for their community support, workplace diversity and local economic impact, the team plays at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Both the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity of sports and entertainment properties under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies. The Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse provide fans with the best experience in the NBA with an extensive and stunning array of amenities, technology and signature, electrifying game presentation. Dan Gilbert is Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group CEO, and the Cavaliers team is led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, General Manager Mike Gansey and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson.
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at Hudson’s Detroit, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City Center and the May Company Building.
Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking.
For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockcleveland.com or engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Rock Entertainment Group, formed in 2021 under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies, oversees a diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment properties. These include the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, AHL's Cleveland Monsters, NBA G League's Cleveland Charge and Cavs Legion of the NBA 2K League. They operate and manage Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio. In partnership with Gray Media, they also own and operate Rock Entertainment Sports Network, providing 24/7 local Ohio sports and entertainment programming. Rock Entertainment Group unifies multiple sports, venues, music, and content properties, fostering collaboration, growth and new opportunities while delivering exceptional experiences for fans, teams, partners and staff.
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus — to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses and amplify the pure emotion shared in human moments. Over the last 40 years, the firm has designed more than 3,500 projects worth over $60 billion across emerging and established markets. Populous’ comprehensive services include architecture, interior design, event planning and overlay, branded environments, wayfinding, and graphics, planning and urban design, landscape architecture, aviation and transport design, hospitality and sustainable design consulting. Populous has over 1,400 employees in 29 global offices on four continents with regional centers in Kansas City, London and Brisbane. For more information, visit www.populous.com.
