HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) — PeoplesBank Arena is set to reopen October 17 following a $145 million renovation project that has been underway since May, with officials hoping the improvements will attract more visitors to downtown Hartford.

The renovated venue will host Hartford Wolfpack games, UConn hockey and basketball, and concerts with significant upgrades designed to enhance the fan experience.

Crews installed the final new seats just 10 days before the Hartford Wolfpack’s home opener, completing one of the arena’s most visible changes after five years of planning and five months of consistent construction.

The arena features 5,000 new seats in the lower bowl, a brand new paint job, and a fully renovated concourse. An event level club on the first floor is now available to fans who pu

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