Tsongas Center, Sports and entertainment arena in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.
The Tsongas Center features a modern arena layout with 6,496 seats, function rooms overlooking the Merrimack River, and a landscaped outdoor area.
The arena opened on January 27, 1998, with a construction cost of 24 million dollars funded by the city, university, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The venue serves as home court for UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey and basketball teams while hosting concerts, trade shows, and community gatherings.
The center provides extensive parking facilities, group sales options for organized trips, and professional catering services through Aramark for various events.
Film crews used the Tsongas Center in 2009 to shoot boxing scenes for the movie The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg.
Location: Massachusetts
Location: Lowell
Inception: January 27, 1998
Official opening: January 27, 1998
Capacity: 6496
Website: https://tsongascenter.com
GPS coordinates: 42.65020,-71.31320
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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