Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center

🚖 Visiting Downtown Mobile or attending an event at the Mobile Convention Center this month?

Make getting around easy with MOB City Rides! Whether you're heading from your hotel to the Convention Center or exploring downtown, MOB City rides offer a convenient way to get where you need to go.

It's June! Beat the heat and catch a ride. We are extending our hours. Call or text 251-367-7433!

We have so many exciting events coming up!

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA)
100 Black Men Gala
SAFE Association
Danze 101 Competition
Turkey Calling Competition (Mobile Sports Authority)

We look forward to welcoming these groups and showcasing all that Mobile has to offer!

As part of the United Way of Southwest Alabama 100 Days of Caring, the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, Regions Arena (Regions Arena), and Saenger Theatre employees volunteered earlier in May at Penelope's Closet to organize and clean their store! Proceeds from the store benefit Penelope House.

It was a great experience to give back and support the community where Oak View Group operates!

Please join us in welcoming Genevieve Young as our new Director of Sales! 🎉

Originally from South Mississippi and raised in South Carolina, Genevieve brings a wealth of experience to the Gulf Coast. Most recently, she served as Senior Sales and Marketing Manager for the Durham Convention Center in North Carolina. She also holds a Certified Venue Professional (CVP) credential from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).

Welcome to the Gulf Coast, Genevieve!

THIS WEEK! 🏀

🏀 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🔥

The 2026 Ballin' on the Bay Showcase Basketball Tournament hits the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center May 29–31 with nonstop action, top teams, and big-time competition from across the region.

Who’s ready for tip-off? 👀

📍 Mobile Convention Center
📅 May 29–31

Our Employee of the Month is Mike Smitherman. Mike is our Parking Attendant Manager.

Mike’s consistent, friendly attitude brightens our workplace. He creates a welcoming atmosphere for both our guests and staff. He and his team make a significant difference in the experience of our guests and team morale. Let’s celebrate Mike and his contributions! 🎉

The convention center is named after Arthur R. Outlaw whose vision helped shape the city’s downtown waterfront.

Outlaw served as Mayor of Mobile from 1967–1968 and later became the city’s first elected mayor (since 1911), serving from 1985–1989. During his elected term, his plan included construction of a waterfront convention center.

Although Outlaw was defeated by Mike Dow in 1989, Dow carried the convention center project through to completion. The facility opened in 1993.

Outlaw was married to Dorothy “Dot” Smith Outlaw, who was deeply involved in the Mobile community and Mardi Gras culture. Dot served on the MCA Court in 1949 while Arthur was a Knight. She was also active in several mystic societies and the Junior League of Mobile. Dot passed away in 2022.

The Mobile Convention Center was renamed in 1999. Arthur R. Outlaw passed away in 2000.

The venue that bears his name continues to play a major role in Mobile traditions today, hosting events such as the Mobile Carnival Association Queen Coronation and JLM’s Christmas Jubilee.

Read more about Arthur R. Outlaw and his legacy, who was also elected to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. https://abhof.culverhouse.ua.edu/member/arthur-r-outlaw/

We’re hiring! 📣

The Mobile Convention Center is looking for a Catering Sales Manager to join our team! If you’re passionate about hospitality, events and creating exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: https://bit.ly/4tKc89q
For all Oak View Group openings across Mobile venues: https://bit.ly/4dMVWyf