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Northeastern’s historic Matthews Arena torn down to make way for new one
August 17, 2026
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Northeastern’s historic Matthews Arena torn down to make way for new one
Demolition began on Northeastern University’s historic Matthews Arena this week. The university said the process will take about three months and the demolition will make way for a brand new arena, scheduled to be finished in 2028.