Matthews Arena

Matthews Arena is an indoor sports venue in Boston that primarily hosts ice hockey and basketball games. The facility features a traditional rectangular layout with spectator seating arranged around the playing surface.

The venue opened in 1910 as the first indoor ice facility in New England. It became home to pioneering professional sports teams before they relocated to larger arenas.

The venue once drew crowds of passionate sports fans from across the city and now primarily serves the Northeastern University community. It remains a focal point for student athletes and remains meaningful to local hockey and basketball supporters.

The venue is primarily open during university sports events, so checking the game schedule in advance is important. Parking near the facility can be limited, so public transportation is often the better option.

The building holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously operating ice hockey arena. Beyond sports, the space has hosted political speeches and major musical performances throughout its history.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: April 25, 1910

Official opening: 1910

Capacity: 4666

GPS coordinates: 42.34110,-71.08440

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:00