Genesis Convention Center
| Location | 1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana |
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| Owner | Gary, Indiana |
| Operator | Gary, Indiana |
| Capacity | Basketball: 6,500 |
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| Opened | 1981 |
| Architect | Wendell Campbell |
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Gary Steelheads (2000–2008) Gary Splash (IBA) (2010–present) |
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The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States. It is home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association. It was formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team. It has also held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.
The venue is also a convention center, with a 24,472-square-foot arena floor and a 49-foot ceiling height. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which is used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.
Coordinates: 41°36′9″N 87°20′19″W / 41.60250°N 87.33861°W
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