Stadium Name: | Genesis Convention Center |
Location: | 1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana |
Built: | 1981 |
Owner: | Gary, Indiana |
Operator: | Gary, Indiana |
Opened: | 1981 |
Architect: | Wendell Campbell |
Tenants: | Gary Steelheads (IBL/CBA/USBL/IBL) (2000 - 2008) Gary Splash (IBA) (2010 - 2013[1]) |
Seating Capacity: | Basketball 6,500 |
The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States.[2] It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013.[1] It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.
The venue was also a convention center, with a 24472square feet arena floor and a 49feet high ceiling. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.