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The Alabama State Fairgrounds site has evolved into the multi-use Alabama State Fairgrounds at CrossPlex, a premier athletic and events complex in Birmingham. With Bill Harris Arena, an indoor track facility, and a natatorium, CrossPlex hosts a range of sports and events throughout the year. Whether you’re attending a college championship, a world-class competition, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby amenities.
Address: 2340 CrossPlex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208 (Birmingham CrossPlex, including Bill Harris Arena). This venue sits in the 5 Points West area, offering convenient access via major roads and public transit.
Seating capacities vary by configuration: Bill Harris Arena seats up to approximately 5,000 for basketball and similar events; the indoor track/volleyball venue accommodates around 4,000 spectators; the natatorium seats about 1,600. Public seating charts aren’t published for all configurations, so capacity can differ by sport or event. On-site parking is available with designated bus/VIP drop-off lanes and ADA parking by request. For transit, Birmingham Xpress (BX) and MAX Express Route 45 serve CrossPlex, with detailed schedules available from BJCTA and MAX. Nearby hotels include the Comfort Inn & Suites CrossPlex Village within walking distance, with additional lodging options in the 5 Points West area. When planning your visit, you’ll find event updates, directions, and partner recommendations helpful for a smooth experience.
For official information about events, teams, and schedules, contact the venue directly or visit their official pages. And if you’re aiming to stay nearby, we’ve included affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to make planning easy.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2340 CrossPlex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208 (Birmingham CrossPlex, including Bill Harris Arena).
- Venue type: Multi-use athletic and events complex occupying the former Alabama State Fairgrounds; includes Bill Harris Arena (5,000 seats), indoor track (4,000 spectator capacity) and natatorium (about 1,600 seats).
- Seating/chart notes: Public seating charts are not published for all configurations; capacities vary by use (Basketball in Bill Harris Arena ~5,000; Indoor track/volleyball venue ~4,000; Natatorium ~1,600).
- Notable events hosted: 2022 World Games sports (e.g., finswimming, canoe polo, track speed skating, lifesaving) at CrossPlex; 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships planned for March 13–14, 2026 at CrossPlex.
- Parking: On-site parking with designated bus/VIP drop-off; parking fees apply for sporting events; ADA parking available on request.
- Transit: Served by Birmingham Xpress (BX) bus rapid transit to Crossplex Transit Center; MAX Express Route 45 also serves Crossplex; contact/bus information available from BJCTA/MAX.
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn & Suites CrossPlex Village (2341 Crossplex Blvd) within walking distance; other lodging options nearby in the 5 Points West area.
- Renamed/demolished: The CrossPlex project replaced the old Alabama State Fairgrounds; Birmingham International Raceway (BIR) structures were demolished in 2009 as part of redevelopment.