Cinergy Entertainment Group plans to invest $40 million in a new entertainment complex on Corpus Christi’s Southside, aiming to transform the area into a major destination for family-friendly attractions and nightlife.
The 90,000-square-foot facility will be built on a 10-acre site near Rodd Field Road and South Padre Island Drive. The Dallas-based company said the development will feature luxury bowling lanes, a multi-level sports bar, dine-in movie theaters, escape rooms, virtual reality attractions, arcade games and other interactive experiences.
The city approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement that offers up to $4.15 million in tax rebates over 15 years to support the project. Officials estimate the complex will generate more than $2 million in city property taxes during the abatement period, and nearly $7 million for other local entities such as Nueces County and the school district.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with an opening projected in 2027 or early 2028. Cinergy estimates the project will create between 150 and 200 direct jobs, paying more than $2.8 million in total wages annually.
City leaders say the complex could serve as a catalyst for broader development in the surrounding area, which includes more than 50 acres of undeveloped land. The project also represents a major step in reshaping the city’s reputation as a destination for entertainment and leisure.
Cinergy, which operates 10 locations in Texas and neighboring states, said the Corpus Christi venue will be its largest and most advanced to date. The company has been recognized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions as a “Top Family Entertainment Center of the World.”
“This is a game-changer for Corpus Christi,” said City Council members in a statement. “It’s exactly the kind of anchor project we’ve needed to revitalize this part of the city.”