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Veterans Memorial Coliseum
We pride ourselves on attention to our customers. Plenty of parking (on-site and nearby), ongoing facility improvements, and a highly trained event staff make attending events in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum enjoyable and memorable experiences for all. Recent facility upgrades include 16,500 new Coliseum seats and the addition of a state of the art sound system-making every event a spectacular presentation. Guests are drawn into the action and consumed by the experience of an unparalleled assortment of events in a truly special venue.
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Coliseum At A Glance
Total square feet 25,000
Center stage concert capacity 16,500
90' ceiling height
200' X 85' permanent ice surface
Scoreboard and concourse Sony videowall
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Fast Facts back to top
Entire facility totals 93,855 square feet.
On-site public garage spaces = 365
Additional off-street public parking spaces
Within walking distance = 13,500
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Sports
NCAA University of Connecticut Men's & Women's Basketball
AHL Hartford Wolf Pack
NHL Pre-Season Games
NBA Pre-Season Games
WNBA Pre-Season Games
NCAA East Regionals
Big East Conference Women's
Basketball Championship
Phoenix Classic
Family Shows & Ice Skating Spectaculars
Disney on Ice
World Wrestling Entertainment
Champions on Ice
Sesame Street Live
Harlem Globetrotters
Stars on Ice
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
USHRA Monster Jam
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Concerts
Virtually every musical artist or group who has toured the United States since 1975 has performed on our stage. We have presented over 550 concerts by more than 250 different performers, including The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, CSNY, Grateful Dead, Reba McIntyre, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Bette Midler, Luciano Pavarotti, Billy Joel, Elton John, U2, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Janet Jackson, Yanni, *NSYSC, Britney Spears, Green Day and Bon Jovi to name a few.
Special Events
College graduations, political conventions, World Figure Skating Championships, basketball exhibitions, championship boxing, NCAA Tournament, World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania XI, "Spin Alley" for the 1996 Presidential Debate, Tony Robbins, and various religious conventions.
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Seating Configurations back to top
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3/4 Stage
Total Seating 8,239
Floor Seating 976
Lower Level 3,352
Upper Level 3,911 |
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Center Stage
Total Seating 16,606
Floor Seating 1,578
Lower Level 6,758
Upper Level 8,270 |
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End Stage
Total Seating 16,222
Floor Seating 1,578
Lower Level 6,374
Upper Level 8,270 |
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Basketball
Total Seating 15,474
Floor Seating 352
Lower Level 6,852
Upper Level 8,270 |
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Hockey
Total Seating 14,716
Lower Level 6,446
Upper Level 8,270 |
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Executive Suites
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Services and Specifications back to top
Permanent ice floor (200' X 85')
3 portable stages (60' X 40')
20' X 20' regulation boxing ring
Maximum width 115'
Vertical clearance 90'
14 Supertrooper 2,000 watt spotlights
Stage Power
800A 3 phase 208v/120v
600A 3 phase 208v/120v
400A 3 phase 208v/120v
400A 3 phase 440v/460v (transformer cable required)
200A 3 phase 208v/120v
100A 3 phase 208v/120v
70A 3 phase 208v/120v
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Audio Capabilities
- 2 channel intercom - wiring all spotlight locations, houselights, sound booth and video room.
- PA announcing - sportscaster dual purpose headset for communication between internal intercom and house public address systems.
- Patching - ability to patch in outside system accessing house public address and delay speakers.
- SONY wireless UHF microphone system.
Backstage
Well appointed Green Room
Two star dressing rooms
Six performer dressing rooms
Five team dressing rooms
Event Staff
XL Center security personnel, ushers, ticket takers and guest service representatives are well trained and - due to our busy year-round lineup of events - highly experienced in providing support services. Whether a guest is trying to find a seat, has a question, or makes a special request, these event professionals are easy to spot, quick to respond and eager to help.
Event Information
Our Box Office Information Line, (860) 727-8010 provides general information and up to date event schedules 24 hours a day. Persons with disabilities may call (860) 249-7528 for information and ticketing and our hearing impaired TTD/TTY Information Line is (860) 549-7706.
Ticketing
Tickets may be purchased in person at the XL Center Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, by telephone at (860) 525-4500, (203) 744-8100 or (203) 624-0033 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Customer Service
The key to an enjoyable experience is in the details. That's why we strive to accommodate all of our guests with extensive and efficiently run services from the first contact with us through the event itself. All personnel must go through our "Fans First" training program that focuses on customer service.
Parking
The Civic Center has attached mall parking as well as nearby outdoor lots. Special rate arrangements can be made for Exhibitors.
Building policies
To view our building policies, please click here.
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