Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center is Bakersfield’s premier venue for live entertainment including sporting events, family shows and music concerts. Completed in 1998, the complex consists of a 10,000-seat arena, a 3,000-seat theater, and a 100,000-square foot convention center. Mechanics Bank Arena is the proud home of the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors and the annual California State High School Wrestling Championships.