Thompson Arena

For the arena in London, Ontario, see Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre.

43°42′04″N 72°16′49″W Rupert C. Thompson Arena is a 3,500-seat hockey arena in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is home to the Dartmouth College Big Green men's and women's ice hockey teams. The barrel-vaulted, reinforced concrete arena was designed by renowned architect Pier Luigi Nervi. It was named for Rupert C. Thompson '28, the major benefactor of the project, and replaced Davis Rink, the original "indoor" home of Dartmouth hockey from 1929 to 1975. (Davis Rink, which was located next to old Alumni Gym, was demolished in 1985 to make way for the Berry Sports Center.)

Thompson Arena

Rupert C. Thompson Arena

Location	Hanover, NH
Owner	Dartmouth College
Operator	Dartmouth College
Capacity	3,500 (hockey) (4,500 with standing room only)
Surface	200x90 ft (hockey)
Construction
Broke ground	1973
Opened	November, 1975
Construction cost	$4.4 million
Architect	Pier Luigi Nervi
Tenants
Dartmouth Big Green (men's and women's ice hockey)

Renovations

In 2016, both the men's and women's locker rooms were renovated. At the same time, the rink also got new dasher boards, glass and a refrigeration system.

In July of 2025, the 50th anniversary of the Arena's opening, Dartmouth announced a 11,050-square foot renovation. The project includes a new locker room for both the men's and women's ice hockey teams, a new team lounge, weight room and coaching suite. The Arena would also receive new additions to the concourse to improve fan enjoyment.^[1] The renovation is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026.