DCU Center
DCU Center Phone: (508) 755-6800About DCU CenterFor over 25 years, the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts has been recognized as the gathering place for people to experience the finest in entertainment, sporting events and public functions. Hailed as one of the most successful entertainment and convention facilities in the nation, the DCU Center opened its doors in September 1982 with the legendary Frank Sinatra Inaugural Concert. Since that time, acts of all musical genres have found their way to the arena stage. From rock to rap, country to contemporary, millions of fans from all over the world have come to the DCU Center to see their favorite performers. Directions to DCU Center
From the North:
Sterling; Leominster; and Fitchburg:
Take Rt. 12 S. to Rt. 190 S. to Rt. 290 W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
Nashua, NH and Manchester, NH:
Take Rt. 3 S. to Rt. 495 S. to Rt. 290 W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
From the Northeast:
Marlborough; Lowell; Lawrence; Haverhill; and Portsmouth, NH:
Take Rt. 495 S. Get off at Exit 25B. Take Rt. 290 W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
Lincoln; Salem; and Concord:
Take Rt. 95 S (Rt. 128 S) to I- 90 W (the Mass Turnpike West) to Rt. 495 N. Get off at Exit 25B. Take Rt. 290 W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
From the East:
Wellesley; Newton; Cambridge; and Boston:
Take I-90W (Mass Turnpike West) to Rt. 495-N to Rt. 290-W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
Framingham; Natick; Westborough; and Shrewsbury:
Take Rt. 9 W all the way into Worcester. When you get to the Worcester line, "White City Shopping Center" will be on the left. Stay on Rt. 9 and proceed to your 8th set of lights. Take a left onto Major Taylor Blvd. At the 4th set of lights, the DCU Center is on your right.
From the Southeast:
Uxbridge; Woonsocket, RI; Pawtucket, RI; Providence, RI; and Warwick, RI:
Take Rt. 146 N to Rt. 290 E. Get off at Exit 16. Take a left at the end of the ramp. At the 3rd set of lights (Major Taylor Blvd.), the DCU Center is on your left.
Taunton; Attleboro; and Foxboro:
Take Rt. 495-N to Rt. 290-W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
Falmouth, Hyannis, Provincetown:
Take Rt. 6 W to Rt. 28 S towards Providence, merge onto Rt. 25 W and stay straight onto Rt. 495 N to Rt. 290-W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
Norwood, Brockton; and Quincy:
Take Rt. 95 N (Rt. 128 N) to I-90 W (the Mass Turnpike West) to Rt. 495 N to Rt. 290-W. Get off at Exit 18. Follow signs to the DCU Center.
From the South:
Webster; Putman, CT; Plainfield, CT; Norwich, CT; and New London, CT:
Take Rt. 395 N. to Rt. 290 E. Get off at Exit 16. Take a left at the end of the ramp. At the 3rd set of lights (Major Taylor Blvd.), the DCU Center is on your left.
From the Southwest:
Sturbridge; Southbridge; Harford, CT; and New York, NY:
Take I-90 E. (the Mass Turnpike East) to Exit 10 (Auburn). After the tollbooth, bear left at the fork. Take Rt. 290 E. Get off at Exit 16. Take a left at the bottom of the ramp (there is a light). At the 3rd set of lights (Major Taylor Blvd.), the DCU Center is on your left.
From the West:
Sturbridge; Southbridge; Harford, CT; and New York, NY:
Take I-90 E. (the Mass Turnpike East) to Exit 10 (Auburn). After the tollbooth, bear left at the fork. Take Rt. 290 E. Get off at Exit 16. Take a left at the bottom of the ramp (there is a light). At the 3rd set of lights (Major Taylor Blvd.), the DCU Center is on your left.
From the Northwest:
Barre; Athol; Orange; Greenfield; and Brattleboro, VT:
Take Rt. 122 S., remaining on until you reach Worcester. Rt. 122 S becomes Pleasant Street. Stay straight Pleasant Street. Tun left onto Main Street. Turn right onto Foster Street. Follow Foster Street until you see the DCU Center on your left.
DCU Center Parking
There are several parking lots and garages near the facility including:
Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage - 30 Major Taylor Blvd. on the corner of Major Taylor Blvd. and MLK Jr. Blvd. (formerly Central St.) off of exit 16 from Rt. 290. For more information, please call 508-792-0314.
City Square (formerly Worcester Common Outlets) - 100 Front St. - 508-791-7689
Dwight Foster Parking - 27 Waldo St. - 508-757-2703
Exchange Street Parking - 10 Exchange St. - 508-791-8586
First American Realty Parking - 100 MLK Jr. Blvd. (formerly Central St.) - 508-798-8844
Pearl-Elm Municipal Garage - 20 Pearl St. - 508-799-1463
Accessibility  
From the DCU Center Site:
The comfort of our patrons is essential; therefore the DCU Center recognizes the special needs of the physically challenged. Every effort has been made to comply with these needs, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Generally, our facility policy for wheelchair seating is one physically challenged individual and one attendant. For events that are sold-out we try to maintain the policy of one & one because wheelchair accessible seating is limited and we must try to insist on keeping it for patrons whom cannot sit in seats that are not accessibly accommodated. However, we do make exceptions to this for family and sporting events because our preference is to keep families together. All entrances for both the arena and convention center are handicapped accessible. There are also designated elevators within the convention center for greater convenience.
The DCU Center also offers seating for the visually and hearing impaired. The same guidelines apply for the visually challenged seating as with the seating for the physically challenged; and listening devices are provided to our hearing impaired patrons who request it. We do ask that all requests for listening devices be made one week prior to the event.
Physically challenged seating is, by law, available in all price levels and is available in many sections of the arena. For more information or to purchase physically challenged seats over the phone, please contact the Box Office at 508-755-6800 ext. 2164. |
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