Bright-Landry Hockey Center
Bright-Landry Hockey Center is a hockey rink in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Harvard Crimson (ECAC Hockey, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1956, making it 70 years old in 2026 and seats 2,850 for hockey. It ranks 9th of 12 in the ECAC Hockey by capacity.
Rink facts
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Home of
- Harvard Crimson
- School
- Harvard University
- League
- ECAC Hockey
- Opened
- 1956
- Capacity
- 2,850
- Former names
- Donald C. Watson Rink (1956–1979)
- Size rank in NCAA
- 43rd of 60
Famous moments at Bright-Landry Hockey Center
- Nov 10, 1979 reopening: Harvard vs. 1980 U.S. Olympic team exhibition
- 2006 Friendship Cup
Game night
Tradition. Benches on opposite sides of the rink.
Plan your trip to Bright-Landry Hockey Center
Rinks near Bright-Landry Hockey Center10
- 1NHLTD Garden — Boston Bruins same city
- 2PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet same city
- 3NCAAConte Forum — Boston College Eagles 7 mi
- 4NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons 10 mi
- 5USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals 14 mi
- 6NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks 22 mi
- 7NCAAJ. Thom Lawler Rink — Merrimack Warriors 23 mi
- 8NCAATsongas Center — UMass Lowell River Hawks 24 mi
- 9ECHLDCU Center — Worcester Railers 40 mi
- 10NCAAHart Center — Holy Cross Crusaders 40 mi
Questions about Bright-Landry Hockey Center
Where do the Harvard Crimson play home games?
The Harvard Crimson play at Bright-Landry Hockey Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
How many people does Bright-Landry Hockey Center hold?
Bright-Landry Hockey Center seats 2,850 for hockey.
When did Bright-Landry Hockey Center open?
Bright-Landry Hockey Center opened in 1956.
What other rinks are near Bright-Landry Hockey Center?
TD Garden is also in Boston. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.