List of ice hockey arenas by capacity

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The following is a list of ice hockey arenas by capacity. Only those arenas that regularly host ice hockey games with paid admission (e.g. professional, major junior, or university) are included. Outdoor stadiums that have hosted occasional hockey games are not included. Buildings under construction are not included. Buildings which no longer host hockey matches are listed but not ranked, and the capacity for defunct buildings is the capacity at the time of closing, or last use for hockey, unless otherwise mentioned. Buildings are ranked by their current capacity for hockey games, not for other events, which is often substantially different because of ice hockey's unique playing surface, the ice rink. Capacities do not include standing room tickets. All arenas with a capacity of more than 15,000 are included.

The majority of these arenas are in Canada and the United States, with a small number in Europe; none are on any other continent. Most of the largest arenas are home to professional teams, mainly from the National Hockey League (NHL). All thirty current NHL arenas are listed. None of teams in the top leagues in Finland (SM-liiga) or Sweden (Elitserien), and only one team each in the top league of Czech Republic (Czech Extraliga), Germany (Deutsche Eishockey Liga), Switzerland (National League A) and the international Kontinental Hockey League (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Russia), play in an arena with a capacity of 15,000 or larger and most play in arenas of less than 10,000, despite the reputation of these leagues as Europe's best, and the KHL's recent attempt to compete with the NHL for talent. More arenas in the junior Western Hockey League or minor-professional American Hockey League are in the above 15,000-seat class than in all of the European leagues combined. The sample of the best European venues can be identified by examining the host sites of the Ice Hockey World Championships.

Arenas by capacity[edit]

Rank Arena Capacity City Country Home Team(s) (League, Dates)
defunct Thunderdome >28,183[1][2] St. Petersburg United States United States Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) (1993–1996)
01 United Center 21,500 [3] Chicago United States United States Chicago Blackhawks
02 Bell Centre 21,273[4] Montreal Canada Canada Montreal Canadiens
defunct Greensboro Coliseum Complex 21,273[citation needed] Greensboro United States United States Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) (1997–1999), Carolina Monarchs (AHL) (1995–1997), Greensboro Monarchs (ECHL) (1989–1995), Greensboro Generals (EHL/SHL) (1959–1973)
defunct The Palace 20,804[citation needed] Auburn Hills United States United States Detroit Vipers (IHL) (1994–2001)
03 Joe Louis Arena 20,066 [5] Detroit United States United States Detroit Red Wings
04 Wells Fargo Center 19,537[citation needed] Philadelphia United States United States Philadelphia Flyers
05 Scotiabank Saddledome 19,289[6] Calgary Canada Canada Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen
06 BankAtlantic Center 19,250[7] Sunrise United States United States Florida Panthers
07 Tampa Bay Times Forum 19,204 [8] Tampa United States United States Tampa Bay Lightning
08 Scotiabank Place 19,153[9] Ottawa Canada Canada Ottawa Senators
09 Scottrade Center 19,150[10] St. Louis United States United States St. Louis Blues
10 First Niagara Center 19,070[11] Buffalo United States United States Buffalo Sabres
defunct Izod Center 19,040[citation needed] East Rutherford United States United States New Jersey Devils (NHL) (1982–2007)
11 Rogers Arena 18,890[12] Vancouver Canada Canada Vancouver Canucks
12 Air Canada Centre 18,819[13] Toronto Canada Canada Toronto Maple Leafs
13 PNC Arena 18,680[14] Raleigh United States United States Carolina Hurricanes
14 American Airlines Center 18,532[15] Dallas United States United States Dallas Stars
15 Lanxess Arena 18,500[16] Cologne Germany Germany Cologne Sharks
16 Verizon Center 18,398[citation needed] Washington United States United States Washington Capitals
17 Consol Energy Center 18,387[17] Pittsburgh United States United States Pittsburgh Penguins
18 Rose Garden 18,280[citation needed] Portland United States United States Portland Winterhawks
19 Madison Square Garden (IV) 18,200[18] New York City United States United States New York Rangers
20 Nationwide Arena 18,144[citation needed] Columbus United States United States Columbus Blue Jackets
defunct Capital Centre 18,130[citation needed] Landover United States United States Washington Capitals (NHL) (1974–97)
21 Staples Center 18,118[citation needed] Los Angeles United States United States Los Angeles Kings
22 Xcel Energy Center 18,064[citation needed] St. Paul United States United States Minnesota Wild
defunct Chesapeake Energy Arena 18,036[citation needed] Oklahoma City United States United States Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL) (2002–2009)
23 Pepsi Center 18,007[19] Denver United States United States Colorado Avalanche
24 Bradley Center 17,845[citation needed] Milwaukee United States United States Milwaukee Admirals
25 Toyota Center 17,800[citation needed] Houston United States United States Houston Aeros
defunct Kemper Arena 17,647[citation needed] Kansas City United States United States Kansas City Scouts (NHL) (1974–1976), Kansas City Blues (CHL) (1976–1977), Kansas City Blades (IHL) (1990–2001), Kansas City Outlaws (UHL) (2004–2005)
26 Prudential Center 17,625[20] Newark United States United States New Jersey Devils
defunct Philips Arena 17,624[citation needed] Atlanta United States United States Atlanta Thrashers (NHL, 1999–2011)
26 TD Garden 17,565[citation needed] Boston United States United States Boston Bruins
27 HP Pavilion at San Jose 17,562[21][citation needed] San Jose United States United States San Jose Sharks
28 Times Union Center 17,500[citation needed] Albany United States United States Albany Devils (AHL) (2010–), Albany River Rats (AHL) (1993–2010), Albany Choppers (IHL) (1990–1991)
defunct Manchester Arena 17,500[citation needed] Manchester United Kingdom United Kingdom Manchester Storm 1995–2002
29 Copps Coliseum 17,383[citation needed] Hamilton Canada Canada Hamilton Bulldogs
defunct Wachovia Spectrum 17,380[citation needed] Philadelphia United States United States Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) (1967–1996), Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) (1996–2009)
30 O2 Arena 17,360[citation needed] Prague Czech Republic Czech Republic HC Slavia Praha
defunct Chicago Stadium 17,317[citation needed] Chicago United States United States Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) (1929–1994)
31 Honda Center 17,174[citation needed] Anaheim United States United States Anaheim Ducks
32 Jobing.com Arena 17,125[citation needed] Glendale United States United States Phoenix Coyotes
33 Bridgestone Arena 17,113[citation needed] Nashville United States United States Nashville Predators
34 BOK Center 17,096[22] Tulsa United States United States Tulsa Oilers
35 Value City Arena 17,200[citation needed] Columbus United States United States Ohio State Buckeyes
defunct Reunion Arena 17,001[citation needed] Dallas United States United States Dallas Stars (NHL) (1993–2001)
defunct Verizon Arena 17,00[citation needed] North Little Rock United States United States Arkansas RiverBlades (ECHL) (1999–2003)
defunct Civic Arena 16,958[citation needed] Pittsburgh United States United States Pittsburgh Hornets (AHL) (1961–1967); Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) (1967–2010)
37 Rexall Place 16,839[6] Edmonton Canada Canada Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Road Runners (AHL) (2004-2005)
38 PostFinance-Arena 17,131[citation needed] Bern Switzerland Switzerland SC Bern
39 Allstate Arena 16,692[citation needed] Rosemont United States United States Chicago Wolves
40 CenturyLink Center Omaha 16,680[23][citation needed] Omaha United States United States UNO Mavericks
defunct Buffalo Memorial Auditorium 16,433[citation needed] Buffalo United States United States Buffalo Bisons (AHL) (1940–1970), Buffalo Sabres (NHL) (1970–1996)
defunct Montreal Forum 16,400[24] Montreal Canada Canada Montreal Maroons (NHL) (1924–1938), Montreal Canadiens (NHL) (1926–1996), Montreal Junior Canadiens (QJHL, OHA) (1933–1972), Montreal Voyageurs (AHL) (1969–1971), Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge (QMJHL) (1972–1975), Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) (1975–1982)
defunct Maple Leaf Gardens 16,307 (circa 1968)[25] Toronto  Canada Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) (1931–1999), Toronto Marlboros (OHL) (1931–1989), Toronto Toros (WHA) (1974–1976)
41 Pacific Coliseum 16,281 [26] Vancouver Canada Canada

Vancouver Canucks (WHL) (1968–1970), Vancouver Canucks (NHL) (1970–1995), Vancouver Nats (WHL) (1971–1973), Vancouver Blazers (WHA) (1973–1975), Vancouver Voodoo (RHI) (1994–1995), Vancouver Giants (WHL) (2001–Present)
42 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 16,234 [27] Uniondale United States United States New York Islanders
defunct US Airways Center 16,210[citation needed] Phoenix United States United States Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) (1996–2003), Phoenix RoadRunners (ECHL) (2005–2009)
defunct McNichols Sports Arena 16,061[citation needed] Denver United States United States Colorado Rockies (NHL) (1976–1982), Colorado Flames (CHL) (1982–1984), Denver Grizzlies (IHL) (1994–1995), Colorado Avalanche (NHL) (1995–1999)
defunct The Forum 16,005[citation needed] Inglewood United States United States Los Angeles Kings (NHL) (1967–1999)
defunct Amway Arena 15,948[citation needed] Orlando United States United States Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) (1995–2001),

Orlando Seals (ACHL/WHA2) (2002–2004)
defunct Madison Square Garden (III) 15,925[citation needed] New York City United States United States New York Rangers (NHL) (1926–1968), New York Americans (1925–1942)
defunct Omni Coliseum 15,278[citation needed] Atlanta United States United States Atlanta Flames (NHL) (1972–1980), Atlanta Knights (IHL) (1992–1996)
43 XL Center 15,635[citation needed] Hartford United States United States New England Whalers (WHA) (1975–1978), Hartford Whalers (NHL) (1980–1997), Connecticut Whale (AHL) (1997-present)
44 Wells Fargo Arena 15,581[citation needed] Des Moines United States United States Iowa Chops(2005-2009), Iowa Wild (2013-present)
defunct Winnipeg Arena 15,565 (1979–1996)[citation needed] Winnipeg  Canada Winnipeg Warriors (WHL) (1955–1961), Winnipeg Jets/Clubs/Monarchs (WCHL) (1967–1977), Winnipeg Jets (WHA, NHL) (1972–1996), Winnipeg Warriors (WHL) (1980–1984), Manitoba Moose (IHL, AHL) (1996–2004)
45 Colisée Pepsi 15,399[citation needed] Quebec City Canada Canada Quebec Nordiques (WHA, NHL) (1972–1995), Quebec Remparts
46 Kohl Center 15,237[citation needed] Madison United States United States Wisconsin Badgers men and women (NCAA, 1998–present)
47 Credit Union Centre 15,159[citation needed] Saskatoon Canada Canada Saskatoon Blades (WHL) (1988-present)
48 Minsk-Arena 15,086 Minsk  Belarus HC Dinamo Minsk
49 Arena Zagreb 15,024[citation needed] Zagreb Croatia Croatia KHL Medveščak (EBEL) (2011-present)
50 MTS Centre 15,004[citation needed] [28] Winnipeg Canada Canada Winnipeg Jets (NHL) (2011-present), Manitoba Moose (AHL) (2004–2011)
defunct London Arena 15,000 London  United Kingdom London Knights
defunct Detroit Olympia 15,000[citation needed] Detroit United States United States Detroit Cougars/Falcons/Red Wings (NHL) (1927–1979)
defunct Met Center 15,000[citation needed] Bloomington United States United States Minnesota North Stars (NHL) (1967–1993)

References[edit]

  1. ^ This venue was constructed primarily for baseball, and has a much larger capacity than any hockey-specific arena ever built, but it was never filled to capacity in the three years ice hockey was played there. The record for a Stanley Cup playoff game — 28,183 — was set here on April 23, 1996, during a Tampa Bay Lightning - Philadelphia Flyers game.
  2. ^ Hackel, Stu (January 2, 2009). "The Morning Skate: Assessing the Winter Classic". The New York Times. Retrieved May 8, 2010. 
  3. ^ Milner, Brian. "Detroit suddenly in fight to fill Joe Louis Arena", The Globe and Mail, May 10, 2008. Accessed September 22, 2008. "The team has been so popular and successful - with 17 consecutive trips to the playoffs - that filling the Joe Louis Arena's 20,066 seats was never a problem."
  4. ^ Boone, Mike. "Never mind the crash - Habs fans rush the Web today to top up CH coffers", The Gazette (Montreal), September 17, 2008. Accessed September 22, 2008. "The Bell Centre has the largest capacity in the National Hockey League: 21,273 seats."
  5. ^ Staff. "Blackhawks owner Wirtz dies at 77", Sporting News, September 26, 2007. Accessed September 22, 2008. "Attendance last season was 12,700 in the 20,500-seat United Center."
  6. ^ a b Barnes, Dan. "Alberta bid targets $18 million in profits", The Vancouver Sun, August 28, 2008. Accessed September 22, 2008. "Rexall Place seats 16,839 and will host Team Canada's early-round games, while Pengrowth Saddledome, site of the medal round games, holds 19,289."
  7. ^ "Facts and Figures". Retrieved 2012-04-22. 
  8. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning owner: No immediate plans to seek renovation reimbursement"
  9. ^ Staff. "Senators owner Eugene Melnyk seeks MLS franchise for Ottawa", The Canadian Press, September 16, 2008. Accessed September 25, 2008. "Although Ottawa suffered through a disappointing season on the ice last year, it remained one of the NHL's stronger teams in terms of attendance and regularly sold out its 19,153-seat building."[dead link]
  10. ^ Scottrade Center Facts, Scottrade Center. Accessed September 25, 2008. "The 664,000-square-foot (61,700 m2) Scottrade Center seats 19,150 for hockey and nearly 22,000 for basketball, concerts and other floor-seating events."
  11. ^ Vogl, John. "Only single seats remain for Amerks' game in Buffalo on Friday as team will set franchise attendance record", The Buffalo News, December 27, 2012. Accessed December 29, 2012. "The Sabres have added and reconfigured seats, primarily in the 200 Level, and will now host 19,070 fans. The number is symbolic of the team’s 1970 founding. Previous capacity was 18,690."
  12. ^ Sadowski, Rick. "Theodore joins playoff race", Rocky Mountain News, March 26, 2007. Accessed September 25, 2008. "Goalie Jose Theodore, who hadn't played in exactly one month, replaced Peter Budaj late in the first period and, though he only faced seven shots the rest of the way through a 5-minute overtime, came up huge in the Avalanche's 5-4 shootout win Sunday night against the Vancouver Canucks before a sellout crowd of 18,630 at General Motors Place."
  13. ^ Staff. "Double playoff profits for MLSE", CBC Sports, May 8, 2001. Accessed September 25, 2008. "The Air Canada Centre's capacity for hockey (18,819) is slightly less than that for basketball (19,800), but the Leafs are the hotter property."
  14. ^ Alexander, Chip. "Pack lacks sellouts", The News & Observer, December 23, 2007. Accessed September 25, 2008. "The Hurricanes got an arena that holds 18,680 for hockey."
  15. ^ Center Venues, American Airlines Center. Accessed September 25, 2008. "Since opening in July 2001, the American Airlines Center has set a new standard for sports and entertainment and has become the premier venue of the South. Its grand complex with sweeping vistas and inviting passages comprise five concourses, 142 luxury suites and rooms for 20,000 fans or 18,532 hockey fans."
  16. ^ "Kölner Haie - Arena Fakten". Retrieved 2010-01-06. 
  17. ^ Anderson, Shelly. "Penguins add 300 seats at Consol Energy Center", The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 16, 2011. Accessed December 2, 2011. The Penguins have added 300 seats for games at Consol Energy Center, bringing the capacity to 18,387 for the second season at the arena.
  18. ^ Guest Relations / FAQ, Madison Square Garden. Accessed September 20, 2008. "For basketball events in the Arena, the seating capacity is 19,763 and for hockey events in the Arena, the seating capacity is 18,200."
  19. ^ "Pepsi Center: Arena Facts". Retrieved 2008-11-23. 
  20. ^ Marin, Eric (2007-10-23). "Prudential Center anchors Newark's vibrant core". New Jersey Devils' Official Website. Retrieved 2007-10-23. 
  21. ^ "Mitchell To Miss A Few Days". San Jose Sharks' Official Website. 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2009-12-08. 
  22. ^ "Inside the BOK center" (PDF). Tulsa World. Retrieved 2008-08-30. 
  23. ^ [1][dead link]
  24. ^ Total capacity of 17,959 with approximately 1,600 in standing room subtracted.
  25. ^ Maple Leaf Gardens: Fifty Years Of History, Stan Obodiac, Van Nostrand Reinhold Ltd., 1981
  26. ^ "Pacific Coliseum - Vancouver | Tickets, Schedule, Seating Chart, Directions". Ticketmaster.ca. Retrieved 2013-03-02. 
  27. ^ "Seating capacities of the 30 NHL arenas". .canada.com. 2007-05-02. Retrieved 2013-03-02. 
  28. ^ [2][dead link]

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