History
The first New Haven Arena opened in 1914 and burned in 1924; the Podoloff family completed a replacement in 1927. It housed Yale hockey, the AHL's New Haven Eagles from 1936 to 1952 and the EHL's New Haven Blades. Jim Morrison was arrested on its stage during a Doors concert on December 9, 1967.
Most of its business moved to the New Haven Coliseum after 1972, and the arena was demolished in 1974. The FBI's New Haven Division headquarters now stands on the site.
Why it matters: Long-time home of Yale hockey and the AHL's New Haven Eagles.
Timeline
- 1914First arena opens[1]
The first New Haven Arena opened.
- 1924Fire[1]
The first arena burned down.
- 1927Rebuilt arena[1]
The Podoloff family completed the rebuilt arena.
- December 9, 1967Jim Morrison arrested[1]
Jim Morrison was arrested on stage during a Doors concert.
- 1972Business moves[1]
Most of the arena's events moved to the new New Haven Coliseum.
- 1974Demolished[1]
The arena was demolished.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | FBI New Haven Division headquarters[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Yale Bulldogs | NCAA · 1927–1959 |
|---|---|
| New Haven Eagles | AHL · 1936–1952 |
| New Haven Blades | EHL · 1952–1972 |
Listed here are organizations that used this physical venue. A franchise's history and a venue's history are tracked separately.
Venue facts
| Location | Grove Street, New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Arena |
| Sports | Hockey, Basketball |
| Level | AHL, EHL, NCAA |
| Opened | 1914[1] |
| Last used for sports | 1972[1] |
| Demolished | 1974[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Final capacity | 4,000[1] |
| Capacity notes | About 4,000. |
| Closure | Superseded by the New Haven Coliseum. |
Documented details
Sources
- New Haven Arena, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (2)
- Wikipedia's infobox gives the New Haven Blades' tenancy as 1952-1972; its text says 1954-1972.
- The original 1914 arena burned in 1924; the building demolished in 1974 was the 1927 replacement.
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