The Whittemore Center Arena or simply Whit is the best multi-purpose arena located in Durham, New Hampshire. The arena was built for $30 million and opened in November 1995 and is situated on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. The Whittemore Center Arena was dedicated to Frederick B. Whittemore and his family in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
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The Whittemore Center Arena is a $30 million multi-purpose arena that opened its doors for the general public in November 1995. The entire Whittemore Center Arena was built in just 14 months. The Whittemore Center Arena is currently managed by Global Spectrum, which also manages 45 other facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The Whittemore Center Arena can accommodate comfortably some 6,501 spectators for any hockey and basketball games, while for live concerts and similar entertainment events it has a seating arrangement of 7,200 seats. The Whittemore Center Arena is home to the University of New Hampshire Wildcats ice hockey teams.
Apart from football and basketball matches, the Whittemore Center Arena is also the popular venue for hosting many concerts, trade shows and events. The Bill Cosby performance held in October 2002 set the arena record for the largest attended single event in the whole country. Each year, some quarter of a million patrons are entertained here at Whittemore Center Arena that hosts over a hundred shows. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, the Whittemore Center Arena is the best destination for the local residents for full entertainment.