The W. F. "Bill" Harris State Fair Arena (called Bill Harris Arena or Fair Park Arena) is a 6,000-seat multipurpose indoor arena located at the Alabama State Fairgrounds. The arena is used primarily for basketball, but also hosts concerts and other events. The arena is currently home to the Birmingham Blitz of the American Basketball Association. Since 2005 it has been the home court for the Birmingham Magicians of the American Basketball Association. It is named in honor of Bill Harris, longtime athletics director for Birmingham City Schools.
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