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About Harold Alfond Sports Arena

Harold Alfond Sports Arena is an on-campus, multi-purpose venue at the University of Maine in Orono. Home to Maine Black Bears men’s and women’s hockey, the arena also hosts basketball, concerts, graduations, and a variety of campus events. Renovations in recent years brought modern center-hung displays, end-zone LED boards, and enhanced fan amenities, while the venue remains true to its role as a dependable, straightforward place to see great events. Whether you’re planning a hockey night, a basketball game, or a campus celebration, we’ve got you covered with practical info on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Address: 5701 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473. Capacity is 5,043 for ice hockey and 5,712 for basketball (per UMaine updates). Parking is available in campus lots adjacent to the arena, with on-site options and nearby lots for convenience. Transit options include the Bangor-Area Community Connector, UMaine's Black Bear Orono Express shuttle, and intercity service via Concord Coach Lines stopping at the Memorial Gym area. For overnight stays, you’ll find a range of hotels in Orono and nearby Bangor, including affiliate-recommended options like Black Bear Inn and nearby value-driven stays at Hampton Inn Bangor. The arena continues to serve as a hub for athletics and campus life, as well as notable events from past decades. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process and enjoy a straightforward experience for all Harold Alfond Sports Arena events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 5,043 for ice hockey; 5,712 for basketball (as refurbished; contemporary hockey capacity noted by UMaine).
  • Address: 5701 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473 (location commonly cited by event listings and venue databases).
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena; home to Maine Black Bears men’s and women’s hockey; also used for basketball, concerts, graduations, and other campus events.
  • Seating chart: public seating charts available via third-party sites (e.g., SeatGeek) with sections for hockey and basketball configurations.
  • Parking: campus parking lots adjacent to the arena; on-site and nearby lot options commonly used by attendees; campus shuttle and on-campus parking guidance available for events.
  • Transit: served by the Bangor-Area Community Connector bus system and UMaine’s Black Bear Orono Express campus shuttle; intercity service via Concord Coach Lines stops at UMaine (Memorial Gym area).
  • Nearby hotels: several options in Orono/Bangor within a short drive or walk, including Black Bear Inn and University-linked or nearby Bangor hotels (e.g., Hampton Inn Bangor).
  • Notable events hosted: Grateful Dead (April 19, 1983); Stars on Ice (1986); Hillary Clinton (1994).
  • Renovations/renaming: venue remains active; renovations completed in recent years (e.g., new center-hung display, end-zone LED boards, and a Hockey Center project); no demolition or renaming of the arena itself.