Schneider Arena

NCAA

Schneider Arena is a hockey rink in Providence, Rhode Island, home of the Providence Friars (Hockey East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1973, making it 53 years old in 2026 and seats 3,030 for hockey. It ranks 8th of 10 in the Hockey East by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is TD Garden in Boston, about 41 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Home of
Providence Friars (NCAA)
School
Providence College
League
Hockey East
Opened
1973
Capacity
3,030
Size rank in NCAA
40th of 60

Plan your trip to Schneider Arena

Rinks near Schneider Arena10

  1. 1AHLAmica Mutual Pavilion — Providence Bruins (Providence, Rhode Island)same city
  2. 2NCAAMeehan Auditorium — Brown Bears (Providence, Rhode Island)same city
  3. 3NCAAFoxboro Sports Center — Stonehill Skyhawks (Foxborough, Massachusetts)19 mi
  4. 4USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals (Canton, Massachusetts)28 mi
  5. 5NCAAConte Forum — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)37 mi
  6. 6ECHLDCU Center — Worcester Railers (Worcester, Massachusetts)37 mi
  7. 7NCAAHart Center — Holy Cross Crusaders (Worcester, Massachusetts)37 mi
  8. 8NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons (Waltham, Massachusetts)40 mi
  9. 9NHLTD Garden — Boston Bruins (Boston, Massachusetts)41 mi
  10. 10PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet (Boston, Massachusetts)41 mi

Questions about Schneider Arena

Where do the Providence Friars play home games?

The Providence Friars play at Schneider Arena in Providence, Rhode Island.

How many people does Schneider Arena hold?

Schneider Arena seats 3,030 for hockey.

When did Schneider Arena open?

Schneider Arena opened in 1973.

What other rinks are near Schneider Arena?

Amica Mutual Pavilion is also in Providence. 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.