Mississippi Coast Convention Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America
The Mississippi Coast Convention Center is in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is also known as the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center or simply as the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Built-in 1977, it famously hosted the WCW Beach Blast of 1993. It was also the venue for the 'Sun Belt's Conference' men's basketball tournament for both 1992 and 1993. The Mississippi Coast Convention Center is owned and operated by the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission. For concerts, it can seat up to 11,500 people, and for ice hockey games, it can handle up to 9,150 people. Teams that used to call the Mississippi Coast Convention Center home include the Gulf Coast Bandits of the WBA and the Mississippi Surge of the SPHL. The coliseum can handle events for ice hockey, basketball, soccer, football, wrestling, and music. It also handles conventions from time to time.
If you are planning to attend a game of a concert at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center, be sure to pencil in some time for a visit to the other attractions in Biloxi. For some family fun, you can head over to Barnacle Bill's Waterpark and Mini Golf. Take your friends with you. If you are traveling with kids, you can take them with you too. If you are looking for an evening of theatre, another great place to check out is the Bay St. Louis Little Theater. You can also try your luck at the slots at the Palace Casino. If you want to do some traveling, there are several cities, towns, and villages that are just a short drive from the Mississippi Coast Convention Center, which includes Long Beach and Vancleave. For the ultimate convenience, be sure a hotel that is easily accessible from the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. One option is the modern and towering Quality Inn Biloxi Beach. The charming property is less than half a mile away. If you don't mind a few minutes' travels, you can book rooms at the luxurious Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.