Raleigh Convention Center

The Raleigh Convention Center opened in 2008 and boasts 500,000 square feet of functional space including a 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall. Located in the center of downtown Raleigh, the convention center can host a variety of sports including indoor volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, martial arts, gymnastics and more as well as host large expos like Big Rock Sports and the IRONMAN 70.3 Raleigh exposition. All capacities listed are maximum room set without staging and with no or minimal AV equipment. The convention center also hosted the 2011 NHL All-Star Fan Fest and the All-Star Game Draft.