Event Spaces

Let us help you create a one-of-a-kind experience at the NCAA Conference and Events Center. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, corporate gathering, or special celebration, our customizable spaces and dedicated staff will bring your vision to life.

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From an intimate 10-person boardroom meeting to a grand 300-person formal dinner, the NCAA Conference and Events Center offers versatile, customizable spaces to suit any event.

Christine Grant Ballroom & Atrium 

Named for the first women’s athletics director at Iowa, who championed the fight for gender equity in athletics. The Christine Grant Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows with a stunning view of White River State Park – a perfect setting for weddings and formal celebrations

  • 5,351 square feet
  • Customizable Floor Plan including tables and chairs:
    • Banquet (280)
    • Theater (450)
    • Classroom (160)
    • Reception (350)

Palmer Pierce Ballroom 

Named for the NCAA’s first president, who took office in 1906. The Palmer Pierce Ballroom is the perfect space for any event from a seminar or staff retreat to a banquet.

  • 2,405 square feet
  • Customizable Floor Plan including tables and chairs:
    • Banquet (150)
    • Theater (210)
    • Classroom (96)
    • Conference (40)
    • Reception (200)

Pat Summitt / John Wooden Room 

Named for two coaching icons in collegiate basketball. Bathed in natural light, the Pat Summitt / John Wooden Room is perfect for meetings, banquets or a separate breakout space for your event.

  • 2,105 square feet
  • Customizable Floor Plan including tables and chairs:
    • Banquet (100)
    • Theater (150)
    • Classroom (64)
    • Conference (36)

Champion Hall 

Meet where you play! This flexible meeting space, located inside the NCAA Hall of Champions is perfect for more intimate meetings or small banquets. Ideal for round tables or small presentations.

  • 1,750 square feet
  • Customizable Floor Plan including tables and chairs:
    • Banquet (80)
    • Theater (120)
    • Classroom (34)
    • Conference (24)

…and even more

The NCAA Conference and Events Center has a variety of additional space to meet your needs. For a complete list of our rooms and accommodations download our floor plan.

  • Theodore Roosevelt (seats 18-90)
  • Jesse Owens (seats 24-70)
  • Althea Gibson (seats 14)
  • Charlotte West (seats 10
  • The Gallery (seats 18-60)
  • Walter Byers Auditorium (seats 120)
  • Chancellors and Presidents Boardroom (seats 24)
  • Billy Mills (seats 10)
  • James Frank (seats 15)
  • Judith Sweet (seats 10)