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The Dana Athletic Center, officially the Charles A. Dana Physical Education Center, is Bentley University’s multisport hub in Waltham, Massachusetts. Known as the Dana Center or Dana Athletic Center, with the Elwood (Al) Shields Fieldhouse naming history dating to 1992, this venue supports basketball, volleyball, swimming, and other campus activities. The facility blends a main gym/fieldhouse, competitive pool, fitness and wellness spaces, and related amenities for athletes and guests alike. With a fixed seating capacity of 2,600 and the ability to add portable seating to reach around 4,000 for larger events, the Dana Center serves as a central stage for NCAA Division II action, NE-10 tournament games, regional competitions, and campus concerts. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.
For fans planning to attend events at the Dana Center, consider official parking guidelines during NCAA basketball games, which often include specific directions for Lot 22 Dana Center and Lot 20 adjacent to Beaver Street. Shuttle service from upper-campus Lots 1, 2, and 3 can simplify your arrival. Bentley’s shuttle network (B-Line and Waverley Express) can take you to Falcone Circle, a short walk to the Dana Center. MBTA connections, such as the 73 bus via Waverley Square, are also used by some attendees. The campus region offers several reliable lodging options nearby, including Best Western TLC Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Boston/Waltham, Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston/Waltham, Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham, and Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Waltham, all within a few miles. The adjacent Bentley Football Stadium (not part of the Dana Center) seats about 4,800 and sits on the same campus, adding to the sports complex experience. For concert or event planning, the venue’s public seating chart isn’t published online, but the capacity figures provide a reliable reference for seating arrangements when counting the crowd. If you’re looking for tickets or event details, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss access to the information and partners that can help you lock in great seats.
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- Address: 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452, USA.
- Official name: Charles A. Dana Physical Education Center; commonly referred to as the Dana Center or Dana Athletic Center; fieldhouse renamed Elwood (Al) Shields Fieldhouse in 1992.
- Venue type: Multisport college athletic facility featuring a main gym/fieldhouse, pool, fitness/wellness areas, and related spaces.
- Capacity: 2,600 fixed seats in the stands; portable seating can push capacity toward 4,000 for larger events.
- Notable events hosted: NCAA Women's Division II Fab Four, other NCAA Division II games, NE-10 tournament games, regional tournaments, and campus concerts.
- Recent renovations: 2006 expansion added a fitness/weight room, boosters suite, and other upgrades; 2025 renovation introduced Barbara Stevens Court and updated facilities.
- Parking: Dana Center Lot 22 (Falcon Way) is free on a first-come basis; Lot 20 (premium) adjacent to Beaver Street; upper-campus Lot 1/2/3 available with shuttle service; NCAA basketball events provide specific parking guidance.
- Transit: Bentley shuttle (B-Line and Waverley Express) to Falcone Circle; from Falcone Circle a short walk to the Dana Center; MBTA bus connections (e.g., 73 via Waverley Square) are used by some attendees.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western TLC Hotel (477 Totten Pond Rd), Courtyard by Marriott Boston/Waltham (387 Winter St), Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston/Waltham (550 Winter St), Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham (450 Totten Pond Rd), Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Waltham (250 Second Ave).
- Related facilities: The adjacent Bentley Football Stadium (not part of the Dana Center) seats about 4,800 and is located on the same campus.
- Seating chart: Public seating chart for the Dana Center is not published online; capacity details are the best public reference. For hockey seating, refer to Bentley Arena seating info.