Walter Brown Arena - Facilities - Boston University Athletics

Walter Brown Arena

The women's ice hockey team celebrates a goal

Address:	285 Babcock Street, Boston, MA 02215
Home of:	Women's Ice Hockey
Fan Entrance:	Main doors located in Case Center Driben Lobby. Doors open 1 hour prior to puck drop.
Tickets:	Purchase tickets in advance or at the Case Center Ticket Office (open 1 hour prior to game time)
Concessions:	Variety of food, snacks and drinks available. Beer/wine available for purchase at select games.

ABOUT
CAPACITY: 3,806
OPENED: 1971

HISTORY
The Walter A. Brown Arena Memorial Skating Pavilion has served as the home of Boston University hockey since the 1971-72 season and the women's ice hockey program since the 2005-06 campaign.
With the men's team move to Agganis Arena in January 2005, Walter Brown Arena is one of the few on-campus venues in the country dedicated solely to women's ice hockey and boasts one of the best home atmospheres in all of women's college hockey.
Through the 202-26 season, the women's ice hockey team has compiled a 191-105-34 record at Walter Brown Arena. In 2026, a record-breaking crowd of over 2,800 fans attended the Women’s Beanpot Semifinal game between BU and Northeastern, with the Terriers winning 2-1 in overtime. The Terriers originally set a Women's Beanpot record when over 1,700 people attended the 2020 title game between BU and Northeastern. Walter Brown has also hosted two NCAA Tournament tilts, with the Terriers advancing to the Frozen Four each time.

In addition to hosting Terrier hockey, the rink has been the site of Boston University basketball games, concerts, professional tennis and numerous other special events.

In 2025, highlighted by a 2,740-square foot locker room and adjacent lounge and recovery area, renovations took place at Walter Brown that included a full office suite for the team staff, an athletic training room, a hydrotherapy room, an equipment room and four visiting locker rooms. The entrance to the arena underwent a full renovation and a 360-degree videoboard was installed above center ice. The first phase of the upgrades began in the summer of 2010, when the arena underwent a complete renovation of the floor and ice surfaces.

Facility Features