Venue Information
Capacity
15,635
Year Opened
1975
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Hartford Whalers
Carolina Hurricanes
(1997–present)
Hartford Whalers
(1972–1996)
Previously:
Springfield Civic Center
(1980–1981)
Moved to:
First Horizon Coliseum
(1998–1999)
|
NHL | 1982 - 1997 |
|
New England Whalers
Previously:
Big E Coliseum
(1974–1975)
|
WHA | 1976 - 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of XL Center?
The capacity of XL Center is 15,635.
When was XL Center built?
XL Center opened in 1975.
Where did the Hartford Whalers play before XL Center?
Before moving to XL Center in 1982, the Hartford Whalers played at Springfield Civic Center from 1980 to 1981.
Where did the Hartford Whalers play after XL Center?
After leaving XL Center in 1997, the Hartford Whalers moved to First Horizon Coliseum in 1998. They played there until 1999.
Where did the New England Whalers play before XL Center?
Before moving to XL Center in 1976, the New England Whalers played at Big E Coliseum from 1974 to 1975.
Historical Names
Location
Coordinates:
41.7683, -72.6769
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