The DCU Center is located in downtown Worcester at 50 Foster Street. And, you’ll find it easy to get here wherever you’re traveling from. We’re less than half a mile from the historic and beautifully restored Union Station, a major transportation hub offering bus, train, and commuter rail options. The city’s convenient location in central Massachusetts provides easy highway access to Boston, Providence, and Hartford (each under an hour away).

Coming by air? Worcester Regional Airport is less than five miles from the facility, and the area is within an easy drive of four major national and international airports.

Parking

While the DCU Center does not own or operate any parking, we work closely with the garages and parking lots nearest us to provide guests with several convenient options. 

Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Garage 

The Major Taylor Boulevard Municipal Garage located at 30 Major Taylor Boulevard is one block from the Convention Center entrance.

To book parking or for additional information, please click HERE.

Mercantile Center Garage 

The Mercantile Center Garage located at 100 Front Street is directly across the street from the DCU Center Arena main entrance and two blocks from the DCU Center Convention Center entrance.

To book parking or for additional information, please click HERE

Additional Parking

Dwight Foster Parking – 27 Waldo Street and 142 Commercial Street 

Exchange Street Parking – 10 Exchange Street 

First American Realty Parking – 100 MLK Jr. Boulevard 

ParkingPARKING GARAGES & LOTS
A1 - Union Station Parking Garage - 225 Franklin Street
A2 - Worcester Library - 40 Salem Street
A3 - Pearl / Elm Garage - 20 Pearl Street
A4 - Highland Street Municipal Lot - 30 Highland Street
A5 - Major Taylor Blvd. Garage - DCU CENTER - 30 Major Taylor Blvd.
C1 - Mercantile Garage - Foster Street
C2 - Mercantile Garage - Commercial Street & Foster Street
C3 - Federal Plaza Garage - 570 Main Street
C4 - Sovereign Tower Parking - 40-54 Pleasant Street
C5 - Waldo Street - 27-33 Waldo Street
C6 - Commerce Associates - 365 Main Street
C7 - Bowditch and Dewey - 30 Exchange Street
C8 - Commerce Associates - 252 Main Street
C9 - Day Building - 360 Main Street/Eden Street
C10 - Gateway Parking Garage - Prescott Street
C11 - Drew Food Mart - 82 Thomas Street
C12 - VNA Care Network Foundation - 120 Thomas Street
C13 - 100 Central Street
C14 - Starbucks/ Mezcal - 116 Summer Street
C15 - Worcester Common Garage - 3 Eaton Place
Accessible Parking

Although the DCU Center does not operate any parking, the City of Worcester has made accessible parking available on the Foster Street side of the Arena, and in front of the Convention Center on Major Taylor Boulevard. There is also accessible parking in the garages and parking lots surrounding the facility. Daily parking rates are in effect. 

Directions

From Boston or Points East:

Take the MA Turnpike to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.

From Springfield or Points West:

Take the MA Turnpike to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.

From Rhode Island or Points South:

Take I-295 North or Route 146 North to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.

From New Hampshire or Points North:

Take I-93 South, Everett Turnpike, US-3 South, or I-495 South to I-290. Take Exit 20 (East Central Street / MLK Jr. Boulevard) to Major Taylor Boulevard. The DCU Center Arena and Convention Center is located to your left.

Transportation

Airports

Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA

Logan Airport, Boston, MA

Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT

Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH

TF Green Airport, Warwick, RI

Trains and Rail Service

The DCU Center is accessible by both the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak. Take either service to Union Station located at 34 Union Square in Worcester. Union Station is a short walk from the DCU Center - located less than half a mile from the facility.

Buses

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus system provides FREE public transportation to the city of Worcester and surrounding towns.