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About Hammel Court

Welcome to Hammel Court, the on-campus home for Merrimack College's basketball and volleyball at the Volpe Athletic Center in North Andover, MA. Known historically as Bert Hammel Court, this active, multi-sport gym features retractable bleachers along both sidelines to accommodate up to 1,200 spectators for home games. Whether you’re attending a Northeast-10 Conference postseason matchup or a NCAA Regional title event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Parking is conveniently located in campus lots within a short walk of Hammel Court, near the Rogers Center for the Arts and the football stadium. For transportation, the MBTA Commuter Rail (Haverhill Line) stops in Andover/Lawrence nearby, and rideshare or taxi services are readily available from campus. If you’re staying overnight, consider these partner hotel options located within easy reach of Merrimack College: Andover Inn (approx. 2 miles), Holiday Inn Express Andover-Lawrence (approx. 1.6 miles), Courtyard by Marriott Andover (approx. 5.7 miles), Sonesta ES Suites Andover (approx. 6.3 miles), and La Quinta Inn & Suites Andover (approx. 7.2 miles). We’ll help you navigate the best route, secure your seats, and connect you with trusted partners for a smooth trip to Hammel Court.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and venue: Hammel Court, Volpe Athletic Center, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845.
  • Capacity: 1,200 for home basketball/volleyball games.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-sport gym (basketball and volleyball) with retractable bleachers on both sides; historically known as Bert Hammel Court.
  • Seating/chart: no formal public seating chart; seating consists of retractable, molded bleachers without backs along both sidelines.
  • Parking: campus parking lots within a short walk from Hammel Court, located near the Rogers Center for the Arts and football stadium.
  • Transit: MBTA Commuter Rail (Haverhill Line) to Andover/Lawrence; rideshare/taxi options available from campus.
  • Nearby hotels: Merrimack College lists partner hotels with distances (e.g., Andover Inn 2 miles; Courtyard by Marriott Andover 5.7 miles; Holiday Inn Express Andover-Lawrence 1.6 miles; La Quinta Inn & Suites Andover 7.2 miles; Sonesta ES Suites Andover 6.3 miles).
  • Notable events hosted: Northeast-10 Conference postseason games and NCAA Regional title events (e.g., 2005 NE-10 Tournament and NCAA Regional titles).
  • Renaming/demolition status: historically renamed Bert Hammel Court in honor of long-time coach Bert Hammel; current naming typically used as Hammel Court; venue is not demolished and remains in active use.