Location Jackson, Mississippi Opened 1962 | Capacity 6,812 Phone +1 601-353-0603 | |
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Operator Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Address 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA Owner Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Similar Thalia Mara Hall, Cajundome, Baton Rouge River Ce, CenturyLink Center, Charleston Civic Center | ||
Mississippi coliseum jackson ms
The Mississippi Coliseum is a 6,500-seat multipurpose arena in Jackson, Mississippi, built in 1962 and located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds complex. The arena has 6,812 seats available for basketball, and can be expanded to 10,000 for concerts. It sits 2900 feet (884 meters) atop the extinct Jackson Volcano.
In addition to the Coliseum, the Mississippi State Fairgrounds includes: The Mississippi Trade Mart, the A & I agricultural complex and the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.
It was home to the Jackson Bandits minor league ice hockey team from 1999-2003.
The Fairgrounds hosts the Mississippi State Fair each October. Each February, the Mississippi Coliseum and surrounding complex host The Dixie National Rodeo, which is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River.