Merkert Gymnasium

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Merkert Gymnasium is a basketball arena in Easton, Massachusetts, home of the Stonehill Skyhawks (NEC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1973, making it 53 years old in 2026 and seats 1,560 for basketball. It ranks 7th of 8 in the NEC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is TD Garden in Boston, about 23 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Easton, Massachusetts
Home of
Stonehill Skyhawks (D-I)
School
Stonehill College
Conference
NEC
Opened
1973
Capacity
1,560
Size rank in D-I
351st of 360

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Arenas near Merkert Gymnasium10

  1. 1D-IConte Forum — Boston College Eagles (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)20 mi
  2. 2D-IAmica Mutual Pavilion — Providence Friars (Providence, Rhode Island)20 mi
  3. 3D-IPizzitola Sports Center — Brown Bears (Providence, Rhode Island)20 mi
  4. 4D-IChace Athletic Center — Bryant Bulldogs (Smithfield, Rhode Island)22 mi
  5. 5D-ILavietes Pavilion — Harvard Crimson (Allston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  6. 6NBATD Garden — Boston Celtics (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  7. 7D-ICabot Center — Northeastern Huskies (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  8. 8D-ICase Gym — Boston University Terriers (Boston, Massachusetts)23 mi
  9. 9D-IHart Center at the Luth Athletics Complex — Holy Cross Crusaders (Worcester, Massachusetts)39 mi
  10. 10D-IRyan Center — Rhode Island Rams (Kingston, Rhode Island)43 mi

Questions about Merkert Gymnasium

Where do the Stonehill Skyhawks play home games?

The Stonehill Skyhawks play at Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, Massachusetts.

How many people does Merkert Gymnasium hold?

Merkert Gymnasium seats 1,560 for basketball.

When did Merkert Gymnasium open?

Merkert Gymnasium opened in 1973.

What other arenas are near Merkert Gymnasium?

Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill is about 20 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.