Lawson Arena

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Lawson Arena is a hockey rink in Kalamazoo, Michigan, home of the Western Michigan Broncos (NCHC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1974, making it 52 years old in 2026 and seats 3,667 for hockey. It ranks 8th of 10 in the NCHC by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is United Center in Chicago, about 112 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Home of
Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA)
School
Western Michigan University
League
NCHC
Opened
1974
Capacity
3,667
Size rank in NCAA
31st of 60

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Rinks near Lawson Arena10

  1. 1ECHLWings Event Center — Kalamazoo Wings (Kalamazoo, Michigan)same city
  2. 2AHLVan Andel Arena — Grand Rapids Griffins (Grand Rapids, Michigan)48 mi
  3. 3NCAACompton Family Ice Arena — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)53 mi
  4. 4NCAAMunn Ice Arena — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)64 mi
  5. 5USHL/NAHLTrinity Health Arena — Muskegon Lumberjacks (Muskegon, Michigan)73 mi
  6. 6ECHLAllen County War Memorial Coliseum — Fort Wayne Komets (Fort Wayne, Indiana)86 mi
  7. 7NCAAYost Ice Arena — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)92 mi
  8. 8NCAAEwigleben Arena — Ferris State Bulldogs (Big Rapids, Michigan)97 mi
  9. 9CHLDort Financial Center — Flint Firebirds (Flint, Michigan)107 mi
  10. 10USHL/NAHLUSA Hockey Arena — USA Hockey National Team Development Program (Plymouth, Michigan)107 mi

Questions about Lawson Arena

Where do the Western Michigan Broncos play home games?

The Western Michigan Broncos play at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

How many people does Lawson Arena hold?

Lawson Arena seats 3,667 for hockey.

When did Lawson Arena open?

Lawson Arena opened in 1974.

What other rinks are near Lawson Arena?

Wings Event Center is also in Kalamazoo. 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.