Hofstra University Athletics

On Jan. 2, 2000 the Hofstra Basketball programs moved into the 5,023-seat Hofstra Arena, which was renamed the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in 2006. Construction of the $15 million, 93,000 square-foot facility began in the fall of 1998 and was completed in December 1999. The Complex houses the Hofstra Men and Women's Basketball, and Wrestling teams, and also hosts commencements, exhibitions, trade shows, concerts and other special events.

The Mack Sports Complex includes full chair back seating for spectators in an arena configuration. The air-conditioned facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic scoreboard, men's and women's locker rooms, a training room, a large weight room, dressing rooms for stage events, four concession stands, five ticket windows, six luxury boxes and offices for Hofstra's athletic administration and basketball staffs.
 
Rental Info:

• Square footage: 93,000 square feet
• Basketball Seating Capacity: 5,023 seats
• Stage Event Seating Capacity: 5,100 seats
• Trading Post: Split into two rooms with a roll-up door in front for storage and to sell merchandise
• Suites: All suites have a half kitchen with a sink, mini-fridge, cabinets and counter space
  • Four suites have one display TV monitor and seating for 15. There is a shared restroom on the suite level.
  • Two suites have two display TV monitors each and seating for 30. There is a private restroom in each of these two suites.
• Media Room: The room has theatre-style seats and seating for 18 with a projector and drop-down screen
• Pride Lounge: The room has three display TV monitors with live arena feed capability. This room is used for meetings, catering, etc.
• Concessions: Compass Group manages the Mack Sports Complex's three concession locations; one in the lobby and two on the lower level

Click here to view the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Promotors Guide

Address for Directions:
245 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
GPS Coordinates: 40.719738, -73.596290?

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Questions about renting? Contact Dan Graves, Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities at (516) 463-4672 or daniel.h.graves@hofstra.edu.