Tsongas Center

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Tsongas Center is a hockey rink in Lowell, Massachusetts, home of the UMass Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1998, making it 28 years old in 2026 and seats 6,003 for hockey. That makes it the 13th-largest rink in NCAA.

The closest NHL rink is TD Garden in Boston, about 24 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Lowell, Massachusetts
Home of
UMass Lowell River Hawks (NCAA)
School
University of Massachusetts Lowell
League
Hockey East
Opened
1998
Capacity
6,003
Former names
Tsongas Arena (1998–2009)
Size rank in NCAA
13th of 60

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Rinks near Tsongas Center10

  1. 1NCAAJ. Thom Lawler Rink — Merrimack Warriors (North Andover, Massachusetts)11 mi
  2. 2NCAABentley Arena — Bentley Falcons (Waltham, Massachusetts)19 mi
  3. 3NCAAConte Forum — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)24 mi
  4. 4NHLTD Garden — Boston Bruins (Boston, Massachusetts)24 mi
  5. 5PWHLAgganis Arena — Boston Fleet (Boston, Massachusetts)24 mi
  6. 6NCAABright-Landry Hockey Center — Harvard Crimson (Boston, Massachusetts)24 mi
  7. 7USHL/NAHLDelta Dental Arena — New Hampshire Mountain Kings (Hooksett, New Hampshire)30 mi
  8. 8USHL/NAHLCanton Ice House — Northeast Generals (Canton, Massachusetts)34 mi
  9. 9ECHLDCU Center — Worcester Railers (Worcester, Massachusetts)36 mi
  10. 10NCAAHart Center — Holy Cross Crusaders (Worcester, Massachusetts)36 mi

Questions about Tsongas Center

Where do the UMass Lowell River Hawks play home games?

The UMass Lowell River Hawks play at Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

How many people does Tsongas Center hold?

Tsongas Center seats 6,003 for hockey.

When did Tsongas Center open?

Tsongas Center opened in 1998.

What other rinks are near Tsongas Center?

J. Thom Lawler Rink in North Andover is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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