NIU Convocation Center serves as a mid-sized arena venue on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb, accommodating approximately 10,000 attendees for various live events. The facility primarily hosts university basketball games, graduation ceremonies, and touring concerts featuring regional and national artists across multiple genres. Media professionals benefit from dedicated press areas with clear sightlines to the main floor and stage, along with reliable technical infrastructure supporting broadcast and photography needs. The venue maintains an active event calendar that attracts both campus and regional audiences throughout the academic year.
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Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Womens Basketball
NIU Convocation Center · Dekalb, IL
1:00 PM
Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals Mens Basketball
NIU Convocation Center · Dekalb, IL
3:00 PM
Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball vs. Akron Zips Womens Basketball
NIU Convocation Center · Dekalb, IL
1:00 PM
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