Will Rogers Memorial Center Management
Summary
Fort Worth is planning a major upgrade to its Convention Center! The goal is to attract bigger events and give the place a modern facelift, which could mean more tourism and economic activity for the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city expects to reduce its operating deficit and redirect those funds into capital improvements for the facility.
Residents and event organizers who will see a better-maintained facility, and the city budget which will see reduced operating costs.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
Fort Worth Convention Center arena has final farewell before demolition in 2027
Fort Worth Convention Center arena has final farewell before demolition in 2027 Spectrum News
Fort Worth Convention Center hosts farewell bash before arena demolition
Fort Worth Convention Center hosts farewell bash before arena demolition CultureMap Fort Worth
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - Jun 2, 2026
The city is looking to hand over the day-to-day management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a non-profit to save money and fund repairs. This is a major change for a historic city facility that hosts hundreds of events every year.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - Feb 3, 2026
The city presented schematic designs for the phase two expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, aiming to enhance its capacity and functionality for future events.
Fort Worth Advances $606M Phase 2 Expansion of Convention Center
Fort Worth Advances $606M Phase 2 Expansion of Convention Center Fort Worth Inc.
Fort Worth Convention Center Debuts Latest Expansion Phase
Fort Worth Convention Center Debuts Latest Expansion Phase Fort Worth Magazine
Convention Center Expansion & Modernization
Convention Center Expansion & Modernization FortWorthTexas.gov
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth Convention Center City of Fort Worth, Texas (.gov)
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