PeoplesBank Arena is the home of the Hartford Wolf Pack and a premier entertainment venue in downtown Hartford, managed by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). The arena hosts over 80 events annually, including hockey, concerts, and community programming, and is situated in a dense urban setting requiring close coordination with state and Hartford authorities throughout construction.
Dimeo has served as CRDA’s construction partner for all major renovation and addition work at the arena over the past 12 years. The multi-phase project included the full replacement of all locker rooms and restrooms, concourse-level renovations, upgrades to audio/visual and security systems, a new security room, and replacement of the ice rink structure, dasher boards, and scoreboards. Additional scope included elevator and escalator replacements, roofing enhancements, MEP equipment and electrical upgrades, increased electrical capacity, a new generator room, and a 4,000 sq ft expansion for a Sports Betting Lounge.
Arena restructuring involved a new seating layout, stage repositioning, theatrical rigging, and replacement of fixed and retractable seating. The project also delivered new star dressing rooms, lounge areas, preparatory kitchens, upgraded concessions, under-slab utility replacements, a new data room, premium event seating, and upgrades to upper-level suites. A new fan zone experience was introduced at the end of the Concourse level seating area.
Work throughout each phase was carefully sequenced around the active event calendar, with construction paused and resumed for each event, and safety measures in place for arena staff, guests, and ticket holders.
Photography: Courtesy of Oak View Group
