The XL Center is now People's Bank Arena. *nm*

[Waquoit]

I thought after the roof collapsed they rebuilt it for 16,000? Did they save the bathrooms from the old capacity? I have no idea.

I think I remember that before the collapse, the food stands were on the inside of the concourse. If so, probably not.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Ha Who]

I thought after the roof collapsed they rebuilt it for 16,000? Did they save the bathrooms from the old capacity? I have no idea.

I don’t recall any changes to the configuration after the collapse I was there that night, but I was pretty young.

 

[UconnU]

Once it changes names 4+ times we should just revert to the original name, it’s the civic center.

 

[Palatine]

Once it changes names 4+ times we should just revert to the original name, it’s the civic center.

They paid for the name. It's good to reinforce sponsors for their support of UConn sports. Thanks People's Bank!

 

[HooperScooper]

I don’t recall any changes to the configuration after the collapse I was there that night, but I was pretty young.

The original building was built for about 10,500-11,000 seats. After the roof collapsed they rebuilt the building with 15,000 seats. That's at least what I remember. Wikipedia could be wrong but that's what it says here too.

PeoplesBank Arena - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Ha Who]

The original building was built for about 10,500-11,000 seats. After the roof collapsed they rebuilt the building with 15,000 seats. That's at least what I remember. Wikipedia could be wrong but that's what it says here too.

PeoplesBank Arena - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yes, but did they add bathrooms.?

 

[Waquoit]

Yes, but did they add bathrooms.?

I say yes because there used to be food stands where the current bathrooms are.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Kolumbo]

The biggest issue always seemed to be restrooms and the narrow concourse. I hope they were able to address those somehow.

$145M Renovation Underway on PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford | High-Profile Monthly

Hartford, CT – Construction is currently underway on an extensive renovation to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. SCI Architects is the architect enlisted to transform the arena, which was originally known […]

www.high-profile.com

 

[Waquoit]

The biggest issue always seemed to be restrooms and the narrow concourse. I hope they were able to address those somehow.

PBA or Gampel?

 

[DSquiz]

Any way around their paywall? I’d get a subscription but they massively upped the cost.

 

[Palatine]

Events | PeoplesBank Arena

www.peoplesbankarena.com

They will packing the place with Huskies and Wolfpack events to start. Oct 28th men's BB game.

 

[UCLJ0211]

1.8K views · 84 reactions | From basement to club in 10 months 😳 | PeoplesBank Arena

From basement to club in 10 months 😳.

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[CTBasketball]

Honestly looks very impressive.

 

[HuskyV]

Hoping that the event level area draws at least 25-35% of the lower level bowl for food/drink/restrooms activity.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Waquoit]

I’m hoping that ice rink got an upgrade as well.

 

[huskymedic]