Convocation Center (University of Texas at San Antonio)

Coordinates: 29°34′56″N 98°37′17″W / 29.58222°N 98.62139°W / 29.58222; -98.62139
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Convocation Center
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LocationOne UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Coordinates29°34′56″N 98°37′17″W / 29.58222°N 98.62139°W / 29.58222; -98.62139
OwnerUniversity of Texas at San Antonio
OperatorUniversity of Texas at San Antonio
Capacity4,080
SurfaceHardwood
Opened1975
Tenants
UTSA Roadrunners

The Convocation Center is a 4,080-seat multi-purpose arena in San Antonio, Texas, US, on the Main Campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. It was built in 1975 and is home to the UTSA Roadrunners men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It hosted the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament in 1992 and 2004. It has hosted many[quantify] concerts, with acts like Bad Company, AC/DC and Black Sabbath.[citation needed]

The Convocation Center is often called "The Convo" among the students and athletes of the university. It is also known as the "Historic Convo" and "Bird Cage" to both students and alumni.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Forson, Kyle (December 27, 2022). "Why UTSA Basketball Does Not Need a New Arena". Alamodome Audible. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  2. ^ Ruder, Greg (September 29, 1998). "UTSA topples TCU, Lamar". The Paisano. p. 8.

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