BJCC hosting first large public event since the pandemic, thanks to enhanced safety measures
This weekend, Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is hosting its first large public event since March 2020.Â
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Birmingham set to host March Madness tournaments in 2023 + 25 at upgraded Legacy Arena. See renderings of the $123 million renovation
Basketball fans rejoice! March Madness will return to Birmingham’s newly renovated Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex for two events in 2023 and 2025. Here’s what we know.
AHSAA 2020 Championship games coming to Birmingham in January and February
Sponsored Starting January 16 through February 29, thousands of student-athletes will be competing in and around the Magic City for Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) titles in basketball, indoor track, wrestling and bowling.
Here’s a sneak peak at the Protective Stadium design
Hey sports fans! Who else is excited for Birmingham’s newest stadium? We have the latest designs on the new Protective Stadium – here’s what you need to know.
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We’ve got the sneak preview of Birmingham’s new Protective Stadium site (Photos).
Can’t you just hear the roar of the crowd in the new Protective Stadium? After all the years of talk, it’s hard to believe that it’s now officially on its way. We’ve got the latest architectural renderings, and they bring…
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New road closures near BJCC begin on July 1st to make way for Protective Stadium construction
Be prepared Birmingham! Two roads near the BJCC and UpTown District are scheduled to be closed on July 1st, to make way for the construction of Birmingham’s new Protective Stadium.
Super Bowl of fishing tournaments, the 50th annual Bassmaster Classic is coming to Birmingham
The Super Bowl of bass fishing is coming back to Birmingham in 2020 for its Golden Anniversary.
Today the name for Birmingham’s new multi-use stadium will be unveiled. Can you guess it?
It has been announced that today the name for the new multi-use sports stadium in downtown Birmingham will be unveiled. What will it be? Â As of this morning, April 11th it is still a mystery.
Community leaders celebrate regional cooperation at BJCC Multi-Use Stadium groundbreaking
Regional cooperation. That was the most common statement used at today’s groundbreaking on the site of the new Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC) Multi-Use Stadium.
NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans to establish a Birmingham G League team in 2022
Yesterday, the New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA G League announced that the Pelicans have acquired the right to own and operate an NBA G League team that will play in Birmingham at Legacy Arena for the 2022-2023 season.
3 reasons why the Legacy Arena expansion means bigger events for Birmingham
It’s a $300 million project that includes a new stadium and a new Legacy Arena for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
Birmingham City Council approves funding for new stadium
Yesterday the Birmingham City Council met for seven hours, listening to citizens as they voiced their opinions for and against the city pitching in to pay for building a new open-air stadium.
Alabama House passes car-rental tax bill for BJCC stadium
With the passing of a car-rental tax to help fund a new $174 million stadium in Birmingham, the state nudges another piece of the financial puzzle into place.
Birmingham’s BJCC stadium bill moves forward with committee vote
On Wednesday the Jefferson County House delegation approved a 3% car rental and short-term lease tax to secure funding for a new stadium and upgrades to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. While some see this as a victory, others do not.
Birmingham City Council endorses new stadium, BJCC expansion
Looks like we’re going with: You have to spend money to make money.