Located in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi, the Hilliard Center is a premier multi-purpose indoor arena and convention space. With hundreds of thousands of square feet available, this versatile venue is ideal for large meetings, conventions, and major sporting events.

The Hilliard Center features a 10,000-seat indoor arena, a 138,000-square-foot convention center, and a 2,500-seat auditorium. Throughout the year, it hosts exciting events such as Ice Rays hockey games, PBR: Professional Bull Riders, TAMUCC basketball, and nationally recognized performances. Notable annual events include Buc Days, Corpus Christi Comic Con, and the South Texas Junior Olympic Tournament.

Planning a sporting event in Corpus Christi? Visit our facilities page for more information on available venues.

 

The Arena

Boasting 10 box suites, 10,000 seats total, and ample amenities, the Hilliard Center Arena is an all-inclusive space for any sporting event, especially basketball, hockey, rodeo, and even boxing. The arena also has press boxes, camera platforms, production rooms, and in-house technical staff to assist with events. Get more info on the various floor plans for the ground level, second level, and sporting events here.

Seating Capacity
  • Hockey: 7,728
  • Basketball: 9,385
  • Center Stage: 10,323
  • End Stage: 9,714
  • Lower Bowl Only: 4,454
  • Half House: 5,200

Several concession stands are also available around the arena including general concessions, bars, Chick-fil-A, Hurb's Burgers, The Dog Father, and Ultimate Cheesecake.

Convention Center

This 2-story area offers 138,000+ square feet of space between 10 separate ballrooms, 27 meeting rooms that can be configured into numerous variations, 4 loading bays, and 19 television monitors. Other services provided include on-site support from electrical, food & beverage, security, and event staff at the Hilliard Center.

Parking

The Hilliard Center owns and operates 10+ parking areas around the venue along with a drop-off location in front of the main entrance of the arena. After each event, taxis will be lined up and waiting along Shoreline Boulevard for patrons leaving the building. Shuttle services are also available upon request. All parking lots owned and operated by the convention center are ADA-compliant, with designated handicap parking available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

With ample room for events, multiple floor plans, guest services, various parking options, and ready-to-serve concessions, the Hilliard Center offers great flexibility and endless opportunities for any sporting event hosted here.

 

Location

The Hilliard Center is situated in the heart of downtown and near several points of interest. Just a stone's throw away is the picturesque seawall, museums, a historic park, and access to downtown eateries, breweries, and hotels. 

 

 

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