Georgia State Convocation Center
GSU Convocation Center is the tentative name of an under-construction multi-purpose 8,000-seat indoor arena being built in Atlanta, Georgia. It will house the Georgia State Panthers (NCAA Division I) men's and women's basketball teams along with the women's volleyball team. The arena will be owned by Georgia State University.
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| Address | 455 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 |
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| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33°44′33″N 84°23′22″W |
| Owner | Georgia State University |
| Capacity | 7,300 (Basketball) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | November 2020 |
| Opened | Summer 2022 (planned) |
| Tenants | |
| Georgia State Panthers (NCAA) (2022-) | |
| Website | |
| https://georgiastatesports.exposure.co/convocation-center | |
History
The $85 million arena will be constructed at the intersection of Fulton Street and Capitol Avenue, in the Summerhill section of Atlanta near the Olympic Cauldron and in the parking lots of Center Parc Stadium, which is now owned by the university. With flexible interior spaces, the building will accommodate as many as 7,300 people for basketball games, 7,500 for graduation events and 8,000 for concerts. The new facility will also include classroom and academic support space as well as the ability to accommodate large conferences and esports tournaments. The arena will replace the Georgia State Sports Arena, which was constructed in 1972 and has a maximum capacity of 3,854 seats.[1][2][3]
References
- "Groundbreaking Set for Georgia State Convocation Center". Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- "Georgia State University breaks ground on new 7,300-seat arena". Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- "Georgia State University Breaks Ground On New Arena". Retrieved November 18, 2020.