Springfield Thunderbirds road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Springfield Thunderbirds at MassMutual Center in Springfield — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Springfield Thunderbirds tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to MassMutual Center
Nearest major airport is Hartford Bradley (BDL) — about 15 mi / 21 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Springfield Thunderbirds play?
The Springfield Thunderbirds play home games at MassMutual Center in Springfield.
What airport do you fly into for a Springfield Thunderbirds game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ MassMutual Center 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.
📺 Where to watch the Thunderbirds
National (US): AHLTV on FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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