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Welcome to Leo D. Mahoney Arena, Fairfield University’s on-campus, multi-use venue in Fairfield, Connecticut. Opened November 18, 2022 on the site of Alumni Hall, the arena seats approximately 3,500 across a two-tier bowl with a premium Diffley Club. It hosts men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, commencements, concerts, and special university events. We’ve got you with straightforward ticket options, seating insights, and practical tips to get you there easily.
Plan ahead by understanding seating arrangements, parking flows, and nearby lodging and dining to make your visit seamless. Whether you’re a local or traveling for a game or show, this page covers what you need—from accessibility and concessions to transit links and partner hotel/restaurant recommendations.
Venue details: Leo D. Mahoney Arena offers a two-tier bowl surrounding the court, a spacious concourse with concessions and a beer garden, 360-degree ribbon video displays, a center-hung video board, and The Diffley Club with 172 chairback seats for a premium viewing experience. The address is 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The arena is part of Fairfield University’s campus facilities and serves as a hub for MAAC basketball, CIAC events like the 2025 FCIAC boys/girls basketball finals, university commencements, and concerts.
: ~3,500 total seats — approximately 2,400 in the lower bowl, 1,100 in the upper deck, and a dedicated premium area in The Diffley Club. - Nearby hotels & dining: The Circle Hotel Fairfield and other area lodging are featured by Fairfield University’s Area Hotels & Restaurants guide. We highlight trusted, affiliate-friendly options to simplify planning.
- What’s on: The arena hosts MAAC/CIAC events, commencements, and concerts in addition to university athletics. Check our listings for dates and ticket availability.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 3,500 seats total (approx. 2,400 in the lower bowl + 1,100 in the upper deck) plus a premium Diffley Club with 172 chairback seats.
- Address: 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
- Venue type: on-campus multi-use arena for Fairfield University, home to men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball; opened November 18, 2022; built on the site of Alumni Hall.
- Seating/chart features: two-tier bowl surrounding the court; concourse with concessions and beer garden; 360-degree ribbon video displays; center-hung video board; Ligature of luxury seating in The Diffley Club.
- Parking: on-campus parking with West Campus outdoor (Red/Purple) and indoor (Green/Yellow) lots; visitors may use day passes; overflow parking options include Park Avenue Campus; a parking garage (K-1) is available on campus.
- Transit: Fairfield University operates a campus shuttle to the Fairfield Train Station; nearby Metro-North’s Fairfield Station (Northeast Corridor) provides regional rail access; station has 1,216 parking spaces and connects to local transit.
- Nearby hotels: area options include The Circle Hotel Fairfield and other local lodging listed by Fairfield University (Area Hotels & Restaurants).
- Notable events: opened with women’s basketball vs. Stonehill and men’s basketball vs. Saint Peter’s in 2022; hosts MAAC/CIAC events (e.g., 2025 FCIAC boys/girls basketball finals) and university commencements and concerts.