Hartford Civic Center

Opened in 1975

NHL WHA

Venue Information

Capacity

15,635

Year Opened

1975

Teams

Team League Years
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes (1997–present)
Hartford Whalers (1972–1996)
NHL 1982 - 1997
New England Whalers WHA 1976 - 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Hartford Civic Center?

The capacity of Hartford Civic Center is 15,635.

When was Hartford Civic Center built?

Hartford Civic Center opened in 1975.

Historical Names

PeoplesBank Arena

2026 - Present

XL Center

2007 - 2025

Hartford Civic Center

1975 - 2006

Current

Location

Coordinates: 41.7683, -72.6769
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