South Bend’s 100,000-Square-Foot Meeting and Event Venue Renews Ties with Global Venue Management Firm
[SOUTH BEND, IN] – Visit South Bend Mishawaka and Legends Global today announced a contract renewal extending Legends Global’s management of Century Center, the downtown South Bend convention and events facility. The two-year agreement began January 1, 2026, and includes an option for a one-year extension.
The renewal reflects a shared commitment to operational consistency and to maximizing Century Center’s portfolio of indoor and outdoor event spaces as it competes in the regional and national meetings marketplace.
“Our contract renewal represents more than continuity. It signals renewed energy and a bold, forward-facing sales strategy focused on delivering results,” said Rebekah Love, general manager of Century Center for Legends Global, which manages the venue. “With Visit South Bend Mishawaka leading sales efforts, Century Center is positioned to attract higher-impact business and increase visitation. The momentum generated through this partnership will drive meaningful economic impact, and our community will feel the positive shift as new opportunities, activity, and growth take hold.”
Located along the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend, Century Center offers a flexible event footprint designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, live performances, and community gatherings of varying scale. The facility features a 25,000-square-foot exhibit hall, the 12,000-square-foot Discovery Ballroom divisible into two sections, and the 16,640-square-foot Great Hall, overlooking the river ideal for banquets, receptions, and general sessions.
Additional amenities include 15 meeting rooms and two onsite theaters, the 600-seat Bendix Arena and the 166-seat Recital Hall. Century Center also offers a distinctive outdoor event component through Island Park and its adjacent pavilion with stunning views of the St. Joseph River, providing planners with the ability to incorporate open-air programming into their events.
Under the renewed agreement, Legends Global will continue to deliver comprehensive facility management services, with a focus on operational execution, client service, and close alignment with Visit South Bend Mishawaka’s destination sales strategy.
“Century Center brings together flexible space and distinctive indoor-outdoor assets that resonate with today’s meeting planners,” said Dan Hoffend, executive vice president, convention centers, for Legends Global. “This renewed agreement allows us to continue our operational focus while leveraging the building’s versatility to help event organizers achieve strong attendance, engagement, and overall event performance.”
The renewed partnership positions Century Center to build on existing momentum while adapting to evolving planner expectations, production requirements, and attendee experience standards across the meetings and events industry.
About Century Center
Located along the St. Joseph River in South Bend, Ind., Century Center is a premier convention venue serving the meetings and events needs of the region. The award-winning facility features a 25,000-square-foot exhibit hall, multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms, two theaters, and Island Park, a unique outdoor event space. With its flexible configuration, scenic river views, and proximity to hotels, Century Center hosts a wide range of conventions, trade shows, performances, and community events. The facility is managed by Legends Global in partnership with Visit South Bend Mishawaka.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
