PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)

  • 18 upcoming events
  • 208 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
  • 16,606 capacity
  • Opened 1975
  • Home of Hartford Wolf Pack, UConn Huskies women's basketball, UConn Huskies men's basketball

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18 upcoming events

Texas Longhorns at UConn Huskies Women’s BasketballOct 19, 2026 · Tonightfrom $1.20Disney Worlds Collide ConcertNov 6, 2026 · In 18 daysfrom $75.91Ohio State Buckeyes at UConn Huskies BasketballNov 13, 2026 · In 25 daysfrom $60.00Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyJan 1, 2027from $43.20Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyJan 2, 2027from $34.80Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyJan 3, 2027from $43.20Harlem GlobetrottersFeb 13, 2027from $51.41Hans Zimmer LiveFeb 17, 2027from $104.27Hamilton Hammers at Hartford Wolf PackMar 10, 2027from $23.76Monster JamApr 2, 2027from $92.59Monster JamApr 3, 2027from $92.59Monster JamApr 4, 2027from $92.59Niall HoranApr 13, 2027from $85.20

Getting there

Around PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center):

  • Hartford station (train) · 0.2 mi · about 7 min walk
  • 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 176 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 113 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Hilton Hartford (400 ft), Goodwin Hotel (600 ft), Homewood Suites (700 ft)
  • Closest airports: Bradley International (BDL) 11.8 mi · Rhode Island T. F. Green International (PVD) 64.6 mi

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)

The closest hotel to PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) is Hilton Hartford, 400 ft away (about 2 min walk). 5 hotels are within 0.3 miles. There are 27 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, pizza and Italian. 5 bars and pubs are within the same distance.

Hotels

  • Hilton Hartford · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Goodwin Hotel · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Homewood Suites · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
  • Residence Inn · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • The Capitol Hotel · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Candlewood Suites · 0.5 mi · about 12 min walk
  • Hartford Mariott Downtown (Marriott) · 0.5 mi · about 13 min walk

Places to eat

  • Agave Restaurant · Mexican · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Toasted · sandwich · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine & Pizzeria · Mediterranean · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • M&M Bistro · American · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Dunkin' · donut · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
  • OC 2 Go · Italian · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Max Downtown · restaurant · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Starbucks · coffee · 550 ft · about 3 min walk

Bars and pubs

  • The Russian Lady · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Rocking Horse Saloon · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Bar Max · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Pig's Eye Pub · 800 ft · about 4 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) this week?
In the next 7 days: Texas Longhorns at UConn Huskies Women's Basketball (Mon, Oct 19).
How many people does PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) hold?
About 16,606 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) is home to Hartford Wolf Pack, UConn Huskies women's basketball and UConn Huskies men's basketball.
What other names has PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) had?
It has also been known as Hartford Civic Center.
What hotels are closest to PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
The nearest are Hilton Hartford (400 ft), Goodwin Hotel (600 ft), Homewood Suites (700 ft) and Residence Inn (0.2 mi). In total 5 hotels are within 0.3 miles.
Where can I eat near PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
There are 27 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, pizza and Italian. Closest: Agave Restaurant (Mexican, 300 ft), Toasted (sandwich, 400 ft), Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine & Pizzeria (Mediterranean, 400 ft) and M&M Bistro (American, 450 ft).
Are there bars near PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
Yes, 5 within 0.3 miles. The closest are The Russian Lady (350 ft · about 2 min walk), Rocking Horse Saloon (350 ft · about 2 min walk) and Bar Max (450 ft · about 3 min walk).
Is PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) indoors?
Yes. PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center) by public transit?
The closest stop is Hartford station (train), 0.2 mi away, about 7 min walk. There are 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Bradley International (BDL), 50 ft away in a straight line. Also near: Rhode Island T. F. Green International (PVD), 64.6 mi.
Is there parking near PeoplesBank Arena (Formerly XL Center)?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 176 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 113 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.