Mitchell Center
The Mitchell Center, opened in October 1999, is a multi-purpose venue located in beautiful Mobile, Alabama. Home to the Jaguar men’s and women’s basketball programs, the facility features a 10,000-seat arena with exceptional support space and modern amenities. Beyond athletics, the Mitchell Center is designed to host a wide range of events, from concerts and ceremonies to campus and community gatherings. We welcome you to browse our website and look at the resources we offer for your event. We have the ideal space for you!
History of the Mitchell Center
The Mitchell name has become synonymous with generosity and unwavering support on the campus of the University of South Alabama. This landmark building is named in recognition of the late Mayer Mitchell, his loving wife Arlene Mitchell, and his brother Abraham Mitchell.
Avid basketball fans, the Mitchells bestowed a generous gift to ensure the completion of the Mitchell Center, which celebrated its opening in May 1999. The University's 1999 Spring Commencement marked the ribbon cutting at the Mitchell Center and celebrated the philanthropic support of the Mitchell Family. In 2001, the family commissioned sculptor Sam Nettles, to construct the bronze jaguar statue that now sits on the north lawn of the facility.