A major, $145 million renovation of downtown Hartford’s XL Center arena won a critical approval Tuesday, bringing the project closer to reality after more than a decade of debate and downsizing.

The University of Connecticut Athletics Department announced on Oct. 10 that renovations to Gampel Pavillion’s lower-level seating and changes to seating in the XL Center will require season ticket ...

Much-needed renovations to the 49-year-old XL Center in downtown Hartford are closer to reality as the state Bond Commission approved $118 million for the project Thursday. The total renovation ...

The state of Connecticut will borrow $118 million to improve and renovate the XL Center in downtown Hartford. The state Bond Commission approved the use of the money for the 43-year-old XL Center ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The XL Center in Hartford is getting a makeover starting on Thursday. The XL Center has been undergoing renovations for some time, but now it will ramp up starting on ...

Hartford’s multi-purpose arena shut down for the summer with plans to renovate and reopen in the fall. The temporary closure started on May 22, an XL Center representative said.

Meantime, the $145 million XL Center renovation will provide upgrades to plumbing, electrical and other systems. There will be new stage rigging, lights and cosmetic upgrades throughout the building.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The XL Center in Hartford is getting a makeover starting on Thursday. The XL Center has been undergoing renovations for some time, but now it will ramp up starting on ...