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MassMutual Center

Springfield · Home of 🏒 Springfield Thunderbirds

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at MassMutual Center?
MassMutual Center in Springfield is home to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
What is the closest airport to MassMutual Center?
Hartford Bradley (BDL) is the closest major airport, about 15 miles (24 km) from MassMutual Center — roughly 21 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at MassMutual Center?
General game-day parking is free. Free 24/7 parking at MGM Springfield (1 MGM Way).
How do you get to MassMutual Center without a car?
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) buses serve downtown, and Springfield Union Station (rail) is a few minutes away.

✈️🚗 Getting to MassMutual Center

Nearest major airport: Hartford Bradley (BDL) — about 15 mi / 21 min away.

🚗 Rent a car at BDL

🏟️ Fan guide

Parking

The new paid Convention Center Carpark next door connects by a street-level walkway to the box office on Bruce Landon Way. MGM Springfield (1 MGM Way) has free 24/7 parking, and on-street parking is free after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend.

Getting there

The arena is at 1277 Main St. across from Court Square in downtown Springfield, just off I-91 and minutes from Union Station and the PVTA buses. For arena events, enter at the box office on Bruce Landon Way at Dwight St.

Bar scene

Downtown has plenty within walking distance. White Lion Brewing in Tower Square validates Tower Square Garage parking for T-Birds ticket holders, and MGM Springfield's TAP Sports Bar is nearby. On select nights The Landing outside the arena hosts Boomer's Block Party.

Pre-game bars

  • White Lion Brewing — In Tower Square; show your game ticket to get Tower Square Garage parking validated
  • Theodores' Booze, Blues & BBQ — Downtown BBQ and blues bar recommended by the venue
  • Student Prince and the Fort — Classic German restaurant and bar a short walk away
  • TAP Sports Bar — Inside MGM Springfield, where parking is free

Insider tips

  • Strict bag rule: no bags except a clutch or purse up to 5"x7", plus medical and diaper bags.
  • All concessions are cashless (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay).
  • No re-entry once your ticket is scanned.
  • 413 Fridays bring $4 12oz Coors Light and Michelob Ultra cans, $1 sodas and $3 hot dogs.
  • When the T-Birds win, you get a free ticket to the next weekday (Mon–Thu) game.

🧳 Visiting MassMutual Center as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Hartford Bradley (BDL) (BDL). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

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