Gallagher Center

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Gallagher Center is a basketball arena in Lewiston, New York, home of the Niagara Purple Eagles (MAAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1949, making it 77 years old in 2026 and seats 2,400 for basketball. It ranks 8th of 13 in the MAAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, about 39 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Lewiston, New York
Home of
Niagara Purple Eagles (D-I)
School
Niagara University
Conference
MAAC
Opened
1949
Capacity
2,400
Size rank in D-I
330th of 360

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Arenas near Gallagher Center10

  1. 1D-IKoessler Athletic Center — Canisius Golden Griffins (Buffalo, New York)23 mi
  2. 2D-IAlumni Arena — Buffalo Bulls (Amherst, New York)23 mi
  3. 3WNBACoca-Cola Coliseum — Toronto Tempo (Toronto, Ontario)38 mi
  4. 4NBAScotiabank Arena — Toronto Raptors (Toronto, Ontario)39 mi
  5. 5G LeagueParamount Fine Foods Centre — Raptors 905 (Mississauga, Ontario)42 mi
  6. 6D-IReilly Center — St. Bonaventure Bonnies (St. Bonaventure, New York)80 mi
  7. 7D-IMercyhurst Athletic Center — Mercyhurst Lakers (Erie, Pennsylvania)89 mi
  8. 8D-INewman Arena — Cornell Big Red (Ithaca, New York)138 mi
  9. 9D-IJMA Wireless Dome — Syracuse Orange (Syracuse, New York)145 mi
  10. 10D-ILe Moyne Events Center — Le Moyne Dolphins (DeWitt, New York)145 mi

Questions about Gallagher Center

Where do the Niagara Purple Eagles play home games?

The Niagara Purple Eagles play at Gallagher Center in Lewiston, New York.

How many people does Gallagher Center hold?

Gallagher Center seats 2,400 for basketball.

When did Gallagher Center open?

Gallagher Center opened in 1949.

What other arenas are near Gallagher Center?

Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo is about 23 miles away. 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.