Kentucky International Convention Center

Multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States

38°15′15.1″N 85°45′18.4″W / 38.254194°N 85.755111°W / 38.254194; -85.755111Renovated2016–2018

Former names

Commonwealth Convention Center

Theatre seating

19,525 (Exhibit Hall)^[1]
4,900 (Ballroom)^[1]Enclosed space • Total space300,000 sq ft (28,000 m²)

The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), formerly called the Commonwealth Convention Center, is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The KICC, along with the Kentucky Exposition Center, hosts conventions for the Louisville area. It was built on the site of the Tyler Block and opened in 1977.^[2] The facility underwent a major renovation from 2016 to 2018, seeking more space and a more inviting presence.^[3]^[4]

While the convention center does not have a permanent arena, it has hosted various sporting events, including the 2002 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball tournament and the NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament from 1995 to 2000. It also hosted select University of Louisville women's basketball games from the 1989–90 season through 1992–93, and again in the 1994–95, 2000–01, and 2008–09 seasons.^[5] One of the exhibit halls was temporarily turned into an arena, with seats for about 7,000.

References

^ ^a ^b Floor Plans
^ "Kentucky International Convention Center to reopen on Monday". Louisville, KY: WDRB. August 5, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
^ Menderski, Maggie. "SNEAK PEEK: Inside renovated Kentucky International Convention Center". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
^ "Kentucky International Convention Center". HOK. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
^ "Records: Home/Attendance" (PDF). 2010–11 Louisville Cardinals Women's Basketball Media Guide. University of Louisville Sports information. p. 159. Retrieved March 5, 2011.