PeoplesBank Arena

Best seats

The bowl was refurbished in 2025 and is steeply pitched, so sightlines are great. Expect steep stairs from the lower rows. Center ice is the top standard tier, End Zone and Attack Zone are cheaper, and glass seats are premium.

Parking

Downtown has about 45 lots and garages within walking distance, including the garage attached to the arena lobby. Book ahead on ParkWhiz. Metered street parking is free 6pm–8am daily and all day on weekends. ($10–30 (garages) USD)

Getting there

The arena is downtown, with the main entrance and ticket office in the atrium on Trumbull Street.

Bar scene

Downtown Hartford has plenty within a few minutes' walk, and the Pratt Street pedestrian block is a good place to hang out. Inside, the renovated arena added a Sports Bar & Sportsbook with 80 TVs and 40+ taps.

Pre-game bars

• Agave Grill — Mexican spot about a 3-minute walk away
• Salute — Italian, about a 3-minute walk
• Max Downtown — Steakhouse near the arena
• Feng Chophouse — Highly rated downtown spot

Concession prices (USD, approx)

• Large fountain soda (32 oz)$7
• Bottled water$5

Insider tips

• Concessions are cashless, and a reverse ATM outside Section 107 turns cash into a card.
• Large bags, backpacks, laptops and tablets aren't allowed, but normal-size handbags are OK after a search.
• Doors open 1 hour before the event.
• Fridays have $2 beer and hot dogs through the first intermission.
• On Fri/Sat, Hockey Happy Hour in the Heritage Club gets you an appetizer buffet and $2 beers for $10.