Phase 1 Expansion ribbon cutting Dec. 8, 2025
Since 1968, the Fort Worth Convention Center & Arena has hosted thousands of major national and international events that include sports, concerts, conventions and trade shows.
Owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth, the Convention Center was significantly expanded in 2003. It is the premier event space in downtown Fort Worth and one of the best in the Southwest. Western heritage and hospitality meet modern culture and sophistication in this fast-growing metropolitan city that boasts one of the most walkable downtowns in the U.S., a renowned cultural arts district and a historic Stockyards district.
It’s the Texas meeting you want.
• 30 minutes from DFW International Airport • Located in the heart of downtown • Free transportation throughout downtown on the Blue Line by Trinity Metro. • Surrounded by first-class hotels, restaurants, shops, galleries and performance venues Download the FW Park app for parking information and reservations or click here to see parking options for upcoming events.
• 208,573 sq. ft. prime exhibit space (exhibit halls + arena floor) • 58,849 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, ranging from 535 - 6,670 sq. ft. • 28,160 square-foot ballroom • 28 breakout rooms • Multi-functional arena with 13,000 seat capacity • 55,000 square-foot Events Plaza that connects to the Fort Worth Water Gardens
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1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, Fort Worth 76102 View Map
1201 Houston St, Fort Worth , Fort Worth 76102
The convention center may be open during weekends for private registered attendee conferences or for public events and shows. Check our event calendar link at left.Free transportation throughout downtown on Trinity Metro Blue Line and circular to the Historic Stockyards on the Trinity Metro Orange Line.