Odeum Expo Center
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The Odeum Expo Center is a convention center
located in Villa Park, Illinois
. It features 20106 square feet (1,868 m²) of exhibit space at the North Hall and 21632 square feet (2,010 m²) of exhibit space at the South Hall. Both halls have pitched roofs as high as 50 feet (15 m). The South Hall is also used as an arena with an 85-by-194-foot artificial turf surface for indoor soccer
. It can seat 3,500 for indoor soccer and up to 5,500 for boxing
, wrestling
, and concerts. In addition, the Center features two mezzanines, the lower with 4340 square feet (403 m²) and the upper mezzanine with 13024 square feet (1,210 m²) and a roof up to 40 feet (12 m). There are also 9750 square feet (906 m²) of meeting space and a 2064 square feet (192 m²) lobby.
In 2010, the Odeum became the home to the Chicago Cardinals
of the Continental Indoor Football League. Also in 2010 the Chicago Riot
of the Major Indoor Soccer League began play at the Odeum Expo Center.
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Convention center
A convention center is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient floor area to accommodate several thousand attendees...
located in Villa Park, Illinois
Villa Park, Illinois
Villa Park is a suburb of Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois. The population was 22,075 at the 2000 census. A special census in 2003 set the population at 22,517...
. It features 20106 square feet (1,868 m²) of exhibit space at the North Hall and 21632 square feet (2,010 m²) of exhibit space at the South Hall. Both halls have pitched roofs as high as 50 feet (15 m). The South Hall is also used as an arena with an 85-by-194-foot artificial turf surface for indoor soccer
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
. It can seat 3,500 for indoor soccer and up to 5,500 for boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
, wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
, and concerts. In addition, the Center features two mezzanines, the lower with 4340 square feet (403 m²) and the upper mezzanine with 13024 square feet (1,210 m²) and a roof up to 40 feet (12 m). There are also 9750 square feet (906 m²) of meeting space and a 2064 square feet (192 m²) lobby.
In 2010, the Odeum became the home to the Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Cardinals (CIFL)
The Chicago Knights are a Professional Indoor Football team based in Loves Park, Illinois. The Knights were founded in 2010 and will continue play in 2011 as a member of the Continental Indoor Football League, playing their home games at the Victory Sports Complex.The Knights are currently the...
of the Continental Indoor Football League. Also in 2010 the Chicago Riot
Chicago Riot
The Chicago Riot was an indoor soccer team that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They were based in Villa Park, Illinois, near Chicago, and they played their home games at the Odeum Expo Center.-Namesake:...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League began play at the Odeum Expo Center.
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