Honda Center facts for kids
The Honda Center is a large sports building in Anaheim, California. It opened on June 19, 1993. Today, it is the home of the Anaheim Ducks, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was also once home to the Los Angeles Kiss, an arena football team.
The building was first called Pond of Anaheim when it opened. From 1993 to 2006, it was known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim. In October 2006, the company Honda bought the rights to name the arena, and it became the Honda Center.
About the Honda Center
The Honda Center is a very busy place. It hosts many different events throughout the year. It is best known for its sports games, but it also holds concerts and other big shows.
Home to Sports Teams
The main team that plays at the Honda Center is the Anaheim Ducks. They are a professional ice hockey team that competes in the NHL. Fans come to watch exciting hockey games here during the season.
Other Exciting Events
Besides hockey, the Honda Center has been the site of many other popular events. It has hosted major wrestling shows from the WWE, including:
- WrestleMania XII in 1996
- The Royal Rumble in 1999
- WrestleMania 2000 in 2000
Many famous musicians and performers have also held concerts at the arena.
Images for kids
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A panorama of Honda Center's exterior
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Panorama of Honda Center's interior before a 2007 playoff hockey game
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Honda Center in its basketball setup before an NCAA basketball game
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The New Scoreboard at Honda Center as seen from Section 438 during the 2016 Stanley Cup Play-offs on April 27, 2016
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Interior of Honda Center in 2021
See also
In Spanish: Honda Center para niños
