DCU Convention Center & Arena, Worcester, MA

An arena and convention center that will fit all your needs–from a 50 person meeting to a 15,000 person concert/gathering.

  • Exquisite pre-function space.
  • Superb in-house food service.
  • Full service in-house marketing department.
  • Fully equipped box office.
  • Separate entrances.
  • Adjustable lighting levels.
  • 8 enclosed loading bays.
  • 3 access doors that provide entry for large semis and other equipment onto the exhibit hall floor.
  • Exhibition hall floor load - 350 lbs/sq. ft.
  • Sophisticated communication, utility, internet & A/V services:
    • Water in and out.
    • Compressed air.
    • Electric 120, 208 & 480 volt.
    • Voice, video, CATV, telephone and data communication.
    • Fiber optic and satellite up-link capabilities.

Levels 1-2-3 Room Dimensions/Capacities

All rooms are maximum capacities based on east to west setup including one head table. Additional equipment in the room, such as dance floors, A/V setups, food and beverage tables, etc., may decrease the capacity accordingly.

Level 1 – Arena & Exhibition Area


Dimension Square Footage10x10’ BoothsBanquet SeatingTheatre SeatingClassroom SeatingReception Capacity
Exhibition Hall North199 x 152’30,2481661,7202,8281,3203,150
Exhibition Hall South121 x 152’18,392999202,0008161,950
Exhibition Hall Totals320 x 152’48,6402652,5204,8282,0765,100
Showcase Corner64 x 60’3,84015200222180400
Swing Hall108 x 60’6,48034N/AN/AN/AN/A
Arena Floor200 x 131’26,200189*2,04014,8781,5362,737
Total Exhibition Space – Complex** 100,310503* 

Level 2 (Areas Not Shown)


Dimension Square Footage10x10’ BoothsBanquet SeatingTheatre SeatingClassroom SeatingReception Capacity
Showcase Overlook36 x 20’720N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Arena Concourse1,110 x 15’15,150100N/AN/AN/AN/A
VIP Lounge38 x 43’1,634N/A100N/AN/A150

Level 3 – Ballrooms – Meeting Rooms


Dimension Square Footage10x10’ BoothsBanquet SeatingTheatre SeatingClassroom SeatingReception Capacity
Ballroom South45 x 88’3,96027270408198421
Ballroom Center40 x 88’3,52021240368180368
Ballroom North53 x 88’4,66427300437198485
Ballroom South Half65 x 88’5,72034450644297611
Ballroom North Half73 x 88’6,42441510667297674
Ballroom South/Center85 x 88’7,480425401,056504790
Ballroom North/Center93 x 88’8,184506701,118588842
Total Ballroom133 x 88’12,144829601,6287561,285
Meeting Rooms A, B, C or D30 x 40’1,200610012072126
Meeting Room E41 x 40’1,6488110182105175
Meeting Rooms A & B or C & D60 x 40’2,40012200260156253
Junior Ballroom43 x 68’2,92420240320180305
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