Mack Sports Complex

David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
"The Mack"
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Full nameDavid S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Former namesHofstra Arena (2000-2006)[1]
Location245 North Hofstra Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11549
Coordinates40°43′11″N 73°35′49″W / 40.719681°N 73.596865°W / 40.719681; -73.596865
OwnerHofstra University
OperatorHofstra University
Capacity5,023 (Basketball)
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundOctober 1998
OpenedJanuary 2, 2000[1]
Construction cost$15 million
($27.4 million in 2023 dollars[2])
ArchitectStanMar Inc.
Tenants
Hofstra Pride

The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, also known as Mack Sports Complex, or just "The Mack" for short, is a 5,023-seat multi-purpose arena in Hempstead, New York. Replacing the Hofstra Physical Fitness Center, the arena opened on January 2, 2000, as Hofstra Arena and was renamed for Mack in 2006.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex". Hofstra University Athletics. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.