As of May 20, 2025, the XL Center on Trumbull Street in Hartford, Conn., is closed for construction to overhaul the arena — a project more than a decade in the making. That means Hartford’s XL Center will not host any games, concerts or other events this summer. The latest investment includes $118 million from the state and $20 million in private funding from Oak View Group, which operates the XL Center for CRDA. The facility also will have new commercial kitchens, and five premium “bunker” suites with access to the arena floor. Freimuth expects the upgrades to extend the building’s life another 15 to 20 years. Renovations are expected to be completed in fall 2025, NBC Connecticut reported. When the updated XL Center reopens, Freimuth hopes to attract approximately 30 concerts a year — five times more than it currently hosts.
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