Amica Mutual Pavilion

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Amica Mutual Pavilion, known as “The Dunk”, is a basketball arena in Providence, Rhode Island, home of the Providence Friars (Big East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026 and seats 12,400 for basketball. It ranks 6th of 11 in the Big East by capacity.

Women at Alumni Hall. The closest NBA arena is TD Garden in Boston, about 41 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Home of
Providence Friars (D-I)
School
Providence College
Conference
Big East
Opened
1972
Capacity
12,400
Nickname
The Dunk
Former names
Providence Civic Center (1972–2001)
Dunkin' Donuts Center (2001–2022)
Also home to
Providence Bruins (AHL)
Providence Reds (AHL, 1972–1977, former)
Size rank in D-I
52nd of 360

Famous moments at Amica Mutual Pavilion

Game night

Getting there. Providence Station is the nearby rail stop.

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Arenas near Amica Mutual Pavilion10

  1. 1D-IPizzitola Sports Center — Brown Bears (Providence, Rhode Island)same city
  2. 2D-IChace Athletic Center — Bryant Bulldogs (Smithfield, Rhode Island)7 mi
  3. 3D-IMerkert Gymnasium — Stonehill Skyhawks (Easton, Massachusetts)20 mi
  4. 4D-IRyan Center — Rhode Island Rams (Kingston, Rhode Island)24 mi
  5. 5D-IConte Forum — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)37 mi
  6. 6D-IHart Center at the Luth Athletics Complex — Holy Cross Crusaders (Worcester, Massachusetts)37 mi
  7. 7D-ILavietes Pavilion — Harvard Crimson (Allston, Massachusetts)40 mi
  8. 8NBATD Garden — Boston Celtics (Boston, Massachusetts)41 mi
  9. 9D-ICabot Center — Northeastern Huskies (Boston, Massachusetts)41 mi
  10. 10D-ICase Gym — Boston University Terriers (Boston, Massachusetts)41 mi

Questions about Amica Mutual Pavilion

Where do the Providence Friars play home games?

The Providence Friars play at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.

How many people does Amica Mutual Pavilion hold?

Amica Mutual Pavilion seats 12,400 for basketball.

When did Amica Mutual Pavilion open?

Amica Mutual Pavilion opened in 1972.

What is Amica Mutual Pavilion’s nickname?

Amica Mutual Pavilion is known as “The Dunk.”

What other arenas are near Amica Mutual Pavilion?

Pizzitola Sports Center is also in Providence. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.