Hilliard Center Arena at a Glance

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10,500
Seats

Built for large ceremonies, sports, music-driven events, and major programs

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Indoor
Arena Setting

A strong fit for high-energy events, competitions, and entertainment

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Inside the
Hilliard Center

Connected to Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district

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Home-Team
Energy

Home to the Corpus Christi IceRays and Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi basketball teams

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Club Level
and Suites

Elevated event options for sponsors, VIPs, and special guests

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Bayfront
Access

Close to hotels, dining, offsites, and downtown experiences

Space for the Big Stuff


Hilliard Center Arena is built for the moments that need scale, sound, and a crowd that can feel the energy in the room.
 

Arena Feature
Planning Value
Indoor arena layout
Helps planners manage weather, timing, staging, and guest flow
Club level and suites
Creates options for sponsors, VIPs, hosted buyers, and special guests
One connected campus
Works alongside Hilliard Center convention space and Selena Auditorium
Bayfront location
Keeps attendees close to hotels, dining, and offsite experiences
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Made for Events with Some Kick


From sporting events and team moments to awards and big crowd programs, Hilliard Center Arena gives your event room to make a little (or a lot of) noise.

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Ceremonies and awards

Graduations, recognition and awards programs, opening sessions, and milestone moments

Graduations, recognition and awards programs, opening sessions, and milestone moments

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Large group programs

Community events, rallies, exhibitions, and high-attendance gatherings

Community events, rallies, exhibitions, and high-attendance gatherings

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Connected to
Hilliard Center Complex


Part of Hilliard Center, planners can pair a major arena moment with convention space, breakout rooms, exhibits, auditorium programming, and nearby hotels, all in one.

Need a general session in the arena and breakouts next door? A competition with an awards event nearby? A live show-style closing night after a conference? That setup is right here on the Bayfront.

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Selena Auditorium
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Let's Find the Right
Fit for Your Event


Comparing venues? Tell us your event format, dates, and audience size, and our team will help you match the space to the moment.

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Hilliard Center Arena FAQs

  • Hilliard Center Arena is located within Hilliard Center complex in Corpus Christi’s Bayfront convention district.

  • Hilliard Center Arena seats 10,500 guests.

  • Hilliard Center Arena can host sporting events, music-driven events, large ceremonies, competitions, entertainment programs, community events, and high-attendance gatherings.

  • Yes. Hilliard Center Arena is part of Hilliard Center complex, which also includes convention space and Selena Auditorium.

  • Hilliard Center Arena serves as home to the Corpus Christi IceRays and Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi basketball teams.

  • Yes. The arena features club-level areas and ten box suites.

  • Planners can submit an RFP through Visit Corpus Christi or contact the destination team for help matching the event with the right space, hotels, and support.

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