Mid-America Center
MAC | |
Interactive map of Mid-America Center | |
| Former names | Mid-America Recreation and Convention Complex (planning/construction) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Arena Way |
| Location | Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Owner | City of Council Bluffs |
| Operator | Caesars Entertainment |
| Capacity | Concerts: 9,000 Hockey: 6,793 Basketball: 7,000 |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 2001 |
| Opened | October 18, 2002 |
| Construction cost | $75 million ($134 million in 2025 dollars) |
| Architect | HNTB |
| Services engineer | DF&H Services, PLLC. |
| General contractor | J.E. Dunn Construction Group |
| Tenants | |
| Omaha/River City Lancers (USHL) (2002–2009) Iowa Blackhawks (APFL) (2004–2011) Omaha Rollergirls (WFTDA) (2011–2012) | |
| Website | |
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Mid-America Center, commonly referred to as the MAC, is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. The arena's maximum capacity is about 9,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking. Caesars Entertainment began managing the Center in 2012, taking over from SMG. It was the home of the Iowa Blackhawks of the APFL. From 2002 to 2009, it hosted the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. From February 19, 2011, to February 2013, it hosted roller derby bouts for the Omaha Rollergirls of the WFTDA.