MGM SPRINGFIELD & MASSMUTUAL CENTER WRAP UP EPIC WEEKEND

The City of Firsts Welcomes Three First Time Events

Springfield, Mass (June 13, 2023) - Western Massachusetts just experienced one of its busiest weekends in recent history, welcoming tens of thousands of sports and entertainment fans to the City of Springfield. The four-day stretch featured local and world class entertainment, capped off by a major, first-to-the city sporting event. Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company that analyzes data of visitors and events, estimates the economic impact of the weekend at over $3.5 million. The energy and excitement of the weekend drove more than just ticket sales as visitors filled restaurants, bars, hotels, parking lots and other City venues. 

Events at the MassMutual Center: 

• Thursday, June 8: Tina Fay & Amy Poehler took the stage to a SOLD OUT house as part of their Restless Legs tour 

• Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11: Bruno Mars SOLD OUT both nights! 

• Sunday, June 11: More than 1,500 athletes took part in the first ever Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts. The MassMutual Center served as home base to athletes as the triathlon started and ended in Springfield. 

This incredible weekend would not have been possible without the tremendous support and partnership of MGM Springfield, which also manages the MassMutual Center. The resort, celebrating its 5th anniversary this August, also experienced at-capacity crowds as nationally known Psychic Medium Matt Fraser took the stage Friday & Saturday night inside the property’s Aria Ballroom, the Free Music Fridays concert series on the MGM Springfield Plaza continued with fan favorite Brass Attack, and ROAR! Comedy Club welcomed comedian Brian Glowacki. 

"Our team and our MGM partners reflect the MCCA’s commitment to excellence and excitement, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Bruno Mars , Iron Man and the recent Thunderbirds playoffs - so much is happening in Downtown Springfield. We look forward to building on our momentum in making the convention center and arena a cornerstone of downtown Springfield’s commercial success." ~ David Gibbons, Executive Director of the MCCA 

“What an incredible weekend! Our entire team could not be more proud to have played a role in bringing thousands of people to downtown Springfield to experience a showstopping lineup of artists. To feel the energy and excitement spill out of the MassMutual arena and into local bars and restaurants was simply amazing.  We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to bring world-class entertainment to the City and the region.” ~ Chris Kelley, MGM Springfield President & COO 

“It was a phenomenal weekend welcoming world class entertainment and tens of thousands of guests to the region. MassMutual Center is delighted that all three shows hosted in the building were sold out and brought tremendous economic impact to the City of Springfield. Another great showcase of the collaboration between MGM Springfield and the MCCA.” ~ Sean Dolan, General Manager of the MassMutual Center