Mathewson Exhibition Center

The James L. Mathewson Exhibition Center is a publicly owned 3,155-seat multi-purpose arena on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. Built in 1988, it received its current name in 1994 to honor Missouri Senator James L. Mathewson, who was instrumental in getting support for the State Fair to the General Assembly.

James L. Mathewson Exhibition Center

Location	Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri 65301
Coordinates	38°41′40″N 93°15′42″W
Owner	Missouri State Fair
Capacity	3,155 (5,500 with portable sets)
Construction
Opened	1988
Construction cost	$7.6 million
Tenants
Mid-Missouri Outlaws (APFL/CPIFL) (2010–2013)

During the Fair, the Mathewson Exhibition Center hosts equine and livestock shows as well as various entertainment and concerts. During the offseason, it was home to the Mid-Missouri Outlaws of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League.^[1]