DCU Center, Convention center and arena in Worcester, United States
DCU Center is an arena with convention halls in Worcester, Massachusetts, hosting concerts, sports events, and trade shows. The facility features adjustable seating arrangements and can accommodate up to 14,800 visitors depending on the type of event.
Ellerbe Becket designed the building, which opened in 1982 as a regional events center. The arena has since served as a major gathering point for entertainment and sports in central Massachusetts.
The center hosts performances by national touring artists, sports competitions, trade shows, and business conferences throughout the calendar year.
The center sits in the heart of Worcester with direct access to downtown and its infrastructure. The event spaces are designed for different formats, from sports matches to corporate gatherings.
The arena is home to the Worcester Railers hockey team and regularly welcomes the Harlem Globetrotters as well as Monster Jam truck shows. This mix makes the center a venue with broad appeal.
Location: Worcester
Architects: Ellerbe Becket
Official opening: 1982
Capacity: 14800
Website: http://dcucenter.com
GPS coordinates: 42.26500,-71.79889
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25
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