In March 2024, the City of Mobile announced plans to tear down the 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center and construct a new, world-class entertainment destination suited for concerts, family shows and sporting events.
This new facility will be uniquely designed to support Mobile’s Mardi Gras traditions while providing a state-of-the-art venue capable of bringing in major acts that previously drove through the Port City en route to other destinations. The design will ensure that structurally, functionally and aesthetically the arena will meet the current requirements from the sports entertainment industry, allowing Mobile to host top-billed entertainment that could not be hosted in the current Civic Center.
"On behalf of Visit Mobile, I want to recognize our endorsement and appreciation for the mayor and the city leaders’ decision to move forward with such a progressively assertive plan for this valuable property," said David Clark, President & CEO of Visit Mobile. "The arena and its future phases will be a guaranteed game-changer for tourism and sustainability in our city."
The new arena complex will have countless features thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional experiences, including retail spaces, luxury suites, VIP clubs, premium seating, great sightlines and dynamic acoustics. Flexible seating and layout options will allow the new area to easily accommodate a range of activities, including smaller shows and larger events with up to 10,000 spectators and fans.
The design also includes multiple ballrooms capable of hosting events of all sizes — offering greater flexibility for Mardi Gras balls and local events and creating additional spaces for conventions. In addition to concerts and live performances, the new Mobile Civic Center will be built to host professional hockey, ice skating performances and many other youth, collegiate and professional sporting events.
