From Dream to Reality, Amarillo National
Center Takes Shape

When the doors opened to the Amarillo National Center in June 2000, a long-held dream became a reality for many in the Amarillo area. In January 1998, Amarillo voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition to build the Events Center and to expand the Amarillo Civic Center. Supporters recognize the quality of life and economic impact that events facilities can have on the community.

The Amarillo National Center is a modern special events center with additional features designed to make it user-friendly for spectators, event promoters and participants. Shortly after opening, the Center gained recognition as one of the country's finest dirt-floor venues for equestrian and rodeo events and motor sports.

Center Snapshot

Opened June 2000
Overall Size: 158,562 sq. ft.
Dirt Arena Floor: 150 feet x 300 ft.
(Football-Field Length!)
Fixed Seating: 5,000 total
(1,676 theater seats; remainder are bleachers with backs)
Floor Seating: 5,000 total
Climate Controlled (heated and cooled)
Concession Areas
Banquet Space Seating for 125
Vendor Elevator on west end

Dressing Rooms Livestock Alleys
Exhibit Space: 5,700 sq. ft.
Office Space: 5,700 sq. ft.
Multipurpose Space
(55,000 sq. ft. in the adjacent Cactus Arena)
Parking for 5,000 Cars
Handicap Accessible
Elevator to Upper Level