The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose

arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

located in

Gary, Indiana Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city has been historically dominated by major industrial activity and is home to U.S. Steel's Gary Works, the largest steel mill complex in North America. Gary is located along the ...

, United States. It was home to the Gary Splash of the

Independent Basketball Association The Independent Basketball Association (IBA) was a semi-professional men's basketball league that began play in the fall of 2011. The six charter members were Battle Creek Knights, Chicago Redline, Gary Splash, Kankakee County Soldiers, Lake Count ...

from 2010 to 2013. It was also formerly home to the

Gary Steelheads The Gary Steelheads were a professional basketball team. They played in the International Basketball League, Continental Basketball Association, and the United States Basketball League. They were based in Gary, Indiana, United States, and played ...

basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002. The venue was also a convention center, with a arena floor and a high ceiling. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.

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* Basketball venues in Indiana Sports venues in Indiana Indoor arenas in Indiana Convention centers in Indiana Sports in Gary, Indiana Buildings and structures in Gary, Indiana 1981 establishments in Indiana Sports venues completed in 1981 Continental Basketball Association venues {{Indiana-stadium-stub