SNHU Arena Nickname: Location: Coordinates: Opened: Owner: Construction Cost: Seating Capacity: The SNHU Arena (Southern New Hampshire University Arena) is an indoor events arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, and seats 9,852 for ice hockey, 11,140 for basketball and up to 11,770 for concerts. The arena contains 542 club seats, 34 luxury suites, and five party suites.