Facilities
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Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders | NCAA | 2004–Present |
Corpus Christi IceRays | NAHL | 2010–Present |
Corpus Christi Hammerheads | LSFL | 2005-2006 2010–Present |
Corpus Christi Sharks | AF2 | 2007–2009 |
- American Bank Center Arena
- The American Bank Center Arena is an indoor arena located adjacent to the American Bank Center Convention Center. The construction of the arena was a joint effort by Thompson Ventulett Stainback & Associates, Arquitectonica and Gignac & Associates. The venue broke ground on November 3, 2002 and was completed in October 2004. Unique to the area is its split-tiered seating system design. This allows the large venue to have the illusion of a theatre setting. The maximum capacity of the arena is 10,000 for sporting events and concerts. The cost of the project was over $49 million dollars.
- Selena Auditorium
- The Selena Auditorium opened in 1979, known as the "Bayfront Plaza Auditorium". The venue was the filming location of The Johnny Canales Show. In 1996 the venue was renamed in commemoration of notable resident, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. It was renovated in 2004 to connected the property to the other buildings in the complex. The maximum capacity is 2,500. The venue is noted for its acoustics and for being "one of the most attended venues for entertainment in the Texas Coastal Bend area".
- American Bank Center Convention Center
- The American Bank Center Convention Center opening in the 1970s and was known as the "Bayfront Plaza Convention Center" until November 2004. The convention center consists of five exhibits halls, two ballrooms and 21 meeting rooms. The main ballroom is called the "Henry Garrett Ballroom". The convention center was renovated in November 2004.
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