American Bank Center
Former names | Bayfront Plaza (1978–2004) |
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Address | 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 |
Coordinates | 27°48′26.42″N 97°23′36.82″W / 27.8073389°N 97.3935611°W |
Owner | City of Corpus Christi (operated by Oak View Group) |
Type | Entertainment complex |
Capacity | 10,000 (arena) 2,500 (Selena Auditorium) |
Construction | |
Opened | 1978 |
Renovated | 2002, 2005 |
Tenants | |
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders (NCAA) (2004–present) Corpus Christi Rayz/IceRays (CHL) (2004–2010) Corpus Christi Sharks (AF2) (2007–2009) Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) (2010–present) Corpus Christi Fury (UIFL/XLIF/AIF) (2013–2016) Hurricane Alley Roller Derby (WFTDA) (2015–present) Corpus Christi Rage (NAL) (2017) Corpus Christi Tritons (AIF) (2024–present) | |
Website | |
http://www.americanbankcenter.com/ |
The American Bank Center is an entertainment complex located in
Facilities
American Bank Center Arena
The American Bank Center Arena is an
Selena Auditorium
The Selena Auditorium opened in 1979, then 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, Tejano musician Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, whose memorial and public viewing were held at the venue the previous year. It was renovated in 2004 to connect 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
First opened in 1980 as the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, it underwent renovation and was renamed American Bank Center Convention Center in November 2004.[1] The convention center consists of five exhibits halls, two ballrooms and 21 meeting rooms. The main ballroom is called the Henry Garrett Ballroom. The South Texas Oilfield Expo was one of the largest patrons of the convention center in 2012.[2]
Events
On July 19, 2011, Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff, performed here during Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! which was supposed to be filmed here and released on DVD, but it was never made.
EliteXC: Renegade was held at the arena in 2007 and WEC 39 in 2009.
Professional wrestling
On May 31, 2015, WWE hosted that year's edition of their Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event. In 2019, the arena hosted the December 18 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide
In 2007, the arena was the site for a controversial event in the WWE. The same day as the scheduled Monday Night Raw taping, professional wrestler Chris Benoit along with his wife and son were found dead, with the promotion running a tribute show while being unaware of the horrific circumstances surrounding the deaths until the show almost ended.
See also
References
- ^ "Official Website of the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi TX: Arena History". www.americanbankcenter.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ^ Smith, Mike (September 20, 2012). "South Texas Oilfield Expo draws thousands of oil and gas insiders to Corpus Christi". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Retrieved January 18, 2014.