List of National Hockey League arenas facts for kids
(Redirected from National Hockey League arenas)The following is a list of National Hockey League arenas including past, present, and future arenas:
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Current arenas
- ^ The season of the year of the first regular-season game of the primary NHL tenant.
- † Underwent extensive renovations from 2010 to 2013, resulting in a completely new arena bowl and concourses within the original structure.
Map of current arenas
Future and proposed arenas
Arena | Team | Location | Capacity | Opening | |
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Belmont Park Arena | New York Islanders | Elmont, New York | 18,000 | 2021 | |
New Arena at Seattle Center | Seattle NHL team | Seattle, Washington | 17,400 | 2021 | |
Calgary Event Centre | Calgary Flames | Calgary, Alberta | 19,000 | 2024 | |
Ottawa Major Events Centre | Ottawa Senators | Ottawa, Ontario | 18,000 | TBD |
Former arenas
Eastern Conference | ||||||
Atlantic Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | |
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Boston Bruins | ||||||
Boston Garden | 1928–1995 | 14,448 | 1928 | Boston, Massachusetts | ||
Boston Arena | 1924–1928 | 5,900 | 1910 | |||
Buffalo Sabres | ||||||
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | 1970–1996 | 16,433 | 1940 | Buffalo, New York | ||
Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Falcons) (Detroit Cougars) |
Joe Louis Arena | 1979–2017 | 20,027 | 1979 | Detroit, Michigan | |
Olympia Stadium | 1927–1979 | 16,700 | 1927 | |||
Border Cities Arena | 1926–1927 | 6,000 | 1924 | Windsor, Ontario | ||
Florida Panthers | ||||||
Miami Arena | 1993–1998 | 14,703 | 1988 | Miami, Florida | ||
Montreal Canadiens | ||||||
Montreal Forum | 1926–1996 | 17,959 | 1924 | Montreal, Quebec | ||
Mount Royal Arena | 1919–1926 | 10,000 | 1919 | |||
Jubilee Arena | 1909–1911, 1918–1919 | 3,000 | 1908 | |||
Montreal Arena | 1911–1918 | 6,000 | 1898 | |||
Ottawa Senators | ||||||
Ottawa Civic Centre | 1992–1996 | 10,575 | 1967 | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
Tampa Bay Lightning | ||||||
Thunderdome | 1993–1996 | 28,153 | 1990 | St. Petersburg, Florida | ||
Expo Hall | 1992–1993 | 10,425 | 1976 | Tampa, Florida | ||
Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto St. Patricks) (Toronto Arenas) |
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Maple Leaf Gardens | 1931–1999 | 15,726 | 1931 | Toronto, Ontario | ||
Arena Gardens | 1917–1931 | 7,500 | 1912 | |||
Metropolitan Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | |
Carolina Hurricanes (Hartford Whalers) (New England Whalers) |
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Greensboro Coliseum | 1997–1999 | 21,273 | 1959 | Greensboro, North Carolina | ||
Springfield Civic Center | 1978–1980 | 7,444 | 1972 | Springfield, Massachusetts | ||
Hartford Civic Center | 1980–1997 1975–1978 |
15,635 | 1975 | Hartford, Connecticut | ||
Columbus Blue Jackets | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
New Jersey Devils (Colorado Rockies) (Kansas City Scouts) |
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Brendan Byrne Arena Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007) |
1982–2007 | 19,040 | 1981 | East Rutherford, New Jersey | ||
McNichols Sports Arena | 1976–1982 | 16,061 | 1975 | Denver, Colorado | ||
Kemper Arena | 1974–1976 | 16,300 | 1974 | Kansas City, Missouri | ||
New York Islanders | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 1972–2015, 2018–present (temporary home) | 13,900 | 1972 | Uniondale, New York | |
New York Rangers | ||||||
Madison Square Garden (III) | 1926–1968 | 15,928 | 1925 | New York, New York | ||
Philadelphia Flyers | ||||||
The Spectrum | 1967–1996 | 17,380 | 1967 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
Pittsburgh Penguins | ||||||
Pittsburgh Civic Arena Mellon Arena (1999–2010) |
1967–2010 | 16,940 | 1961 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
Washington Capitals | ||||||
Capital Centre USAir Arena (1993–1996) US Airways Arena (1996–1997) |
1974–1997 | 18,130 | 1973 | Landover, Maryland |
Western Conference | ||||||
Central Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | |
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Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago Black Hawks) |
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Chicago Stadium | 1929–1994 | 18,472 | 1929 | Chicago, Illinois | ||
Chicago Coliseum | 1926–1929 | 6,000 | 1899 | |||
Colorado Avalanche (Quebec Nordiques) |
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McNichols Sports Arena | 1995–1999 | 16,061 | 1975 | Denver, Colorado | ||
Quebec Coliseum / Colisée de Québec | 1972–1995 | 15,399 | 1950 | Quebec City, Quebec | ||
Dallas Stars (Minnesota North Stars) |
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Reunion Arena | 1993–2001 | 17,001 | 1980 | Dallas, Texas | ||
Met Center | 1967–1993 | 15,000 | 1967 | Bloomington, Minnesota | ||
Nashville Predators | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
Minnesota Wild | None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
St. Louis Blues | ||||||
St. Louis Arena The Checkerdome (1977–1983) |
1967–1994 | 17,188 | 1929 | St. Louis, Missouri | ||
Winnipeg Jets (Atlanta Thrashers) |
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Philips Arena | 1999–2011 | 18,545 | 1999 | Atlanta, Georgia | ||
Pacific Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | |
Arizona Coyotes (Phoenix Coyotes) (Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)) |
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America West Arena | 1996–2003 | 16,210 | 1992 | Phoenix, Arizona | ||
Winnipeg Arena | 1972–1996 | 15,567 | 1955 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | ||
Calgary Flames (Atlanta Flames) |
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Stampede Corral | 1980–1983 | 7,424 | 1950 | Calgary, Alberta | ||
Omni Coliseum | 1972–1980 | 15,278 | 1972 | Atlanta, Georgia | ||
Edmonton Oilers (Alberta Oilers) |
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Northlands Coliseum Edmonton Coliseum (1995–1998) Skyreach Centre (1998–2003) Rexall Place (2003–2016) |
1974–2016 | 16,839 | 1974 | Edmonton, Alberta | ||
Edmonton Gardens | 1972–1974 | 7,200 | 1913 | |||
Los Angeles Kings | ||||||
The Forum Great Western Forum (1988–1999) |
1967–1999 | 16,005 | 1967 | Inglewood, California | ||
San Jose Sharks | ||||||
Cow Palace | 1991–1993 | 11,089 | 1941 | Daly City, California | ||
Vancouver Canucks | ||||||
Pacific Coliseum | 1970–1995 | 16,150 | 1967 | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
Vegas Golden Knights | ||||||
None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Defunct teams
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref(s) |
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Brooklyn Americans (1941–1942) (New York Americans) (1925–1941) |
Madison Square Garden (III) | 1925–1942 | 15,928 | 1925 | New York, New York | |
Cleveland Barons (1976–1978) (California Golden Seals) (1970–1976) (Oakland Seals) (1967–1970) (California Seals) (1967) |
Richfield Coliseum | 1976–1978 | 18,544 | 1974 | Richfield, Ohio | |
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 1967–1976 | 13,601 | 1966 | Oakland, California | ||
(Hamilton Tigers) (1920–1925) (Quebec Athletic Club) (1919–1920) |
Barton Street Arena | 1920–1925 | 4,500 | 1910 | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Quebec Arena | 1919–1920 | 6,000 | 1913 | Quebec City, Quebec | ||
Philadelphia Quakers (1930–1931) (Pittsburgh Pirates) (1925–1930) |
Philadelphia Arena | 1930–1931 | 4,000 | 1920 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Duquesne Gardens | 1925–1930 | 6,500 | 1890 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
Montreal Maroons (1924–1938) |
Montreal Forum | 1924–1938 | 17,959 | 1924 | Montreal, Quebec | |
Montreal Wanderers (1917–1918) |
Montreal Arena | 1917–1918 | 6,000 | 1898 | Montreal, Quebec | |
St. Louis Eagles (1934–1935) (Ottawa Senators) (1917–1934) |
St. Louis Arena | 1934–1935 | 20,000 | 1929 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
Ottawa Auditorium | 1923–1934 | 10,000 | 1923 | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
The Arena | 1917–1923 | 7,000 | 1907 |
Outdoor venues
The following are outdoor venues that have hosted any of the following events:
- Starting in 2003, the frequent but not annual Heritage Classic.
- Starting in 2008, the annual (except 2013) Winter Classic.
- Starting in 2014, the annual Stadium Series.
- In 2017, the 100th anniversary of the NHL, the Centennial Classic and 100 Classic.
Neutral venues
The following are neutral venues that have hosted games that counted in the NHL regular season standings:
Arena | Event | Year used | Location | Ref(s) |
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Aréna de Québec | Game between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens, February 27, 1918 | 1917–1918 | Quebec City, Quebec | |
Peace Bridge Arena | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930 | Fort Erie, Ontario | |
Boardwalk Hall | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1929–1930 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
Olympia Stadium | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks | 1928–1929, 1929–1930, 1930–1931, 1933–1934 | Detroit, Michigan | |
Border Cities Arena | Game between the Montreal Maroons and Chicago Blackhawks, March 2, 1929 | 1928–1929 | Windsor, Ontario | |
Boston Garden | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930 | Boston, Massachusetts | |
Madison Square Garden | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928–1929, 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | New York, New York | |
Chicago Coliseum | Various Chicago Blackhawks games when their usual home arena, Chicago Stadium, was unavailable | 1929–1930, 1932–1933 | Chicago, Illinois | |
Arena Gardens | Various home games for the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates | 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | Game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, January 14, 1933, which was a home game for Ottawa | 1929–1930, 1930–1931 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Pepsi Coliseum (1991–2012) Fairgrounds Coliseum (2014) Indiana Farmers Coliseum (2014–present) |
Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1952–1953, 1953–1954 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1953–1954, 1954–1955, 1955–1956 | Omaha, Nebraska | |
St. Louis Arena | Various home games for the Chicago Blackhawks | 1954–1955, 1955–1956 | St. Louis, Missouri | |
St. Paul Auditorium | Game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins, February 23, 1955 | 1954–1955 | St. Paul, Minnesota | |
Long Beach Arena | Various home games for the Los Angeles Kings | 1967–1968 | Long Beach, California | |
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | Various home games for the Los Angeles Kings | 1967–1968 | Los Angeles, California | |
Madison Square Garden | Game between the Oakland Seals and Philadelphia Flyers, March 3, 1968 | 1967–1968 | New York, New York | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | Game between the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers, March 7, 1968 | 1967–1968 | Toronto, Ontario | |
Colisée de Québec | Various home games for the Philadelphia Flyers | 1967–1968 | Quebec City, Quebec | |
Cow Palace | Various home games for the Oakland Seals | 1968–1969 | Daly City, California | |
Saskatchewan Place | Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Centre (2014–present) |
Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Bradley Center | Neutral site games in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
ARCO Arena Power Balance Pavilion (2011–2012) Sleep Train Arena (2012–2016) |
Neutral site games in 1992–93 and 1993–94 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Sacramento, California | |
Halifax Metro Centre Scotiabank Centre (2014–present) |
Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
Richfield Coliseum | Neutral site games in 1992–1993 and 1993–1994 | 1992–1993, 1993–1994 | Richfield, Ohio | |
America West Arena US Airways Center (2006–2015) Talking Stick Resort Arena (2016–present) |
Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Phoenix, Arizona | |
Target Center | Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
Orlando Arena | Neutral site games in 1993–94 | 1993–1994 | Orlando, Florida | |
Market Square Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Phoenix, Arizona | |
Miami Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Miami, Florida | |
Myriad Convention Center | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | |
Reunion Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Dallas, Texas | |
Carver Arena | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Peoria, Illinois | |
Omni Coliseum | Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Atlanta, Georgia | |
Riverfront Coliseum The Crown (1997–1999) Firstar Center (1999–2002) U.S. Bank Arena (2002–present) |
Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
Providence Civic Center Dunkin' Donuts Center (2001–present) |
Neutral site game in 1992–93 | 1992–1993 | Providence, Rhode Island | |
Yoyogi Arena | 1997–98 and 1998–99 season openers | 1997–1998 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Saitama Super Arena | 2000–01 season opener | 2000 | Saitama City, Japan | |
Blue Cross Arena | Various home games for the Buffalo Sabres | 2003–2004, 2005–2006 | Rochester, New York | |
The O2 Arena | 2007 NHL Premiere | 2007 | London, United Kingdom | |
Ericsson Globe | multiple NHL Premieres, 2017 NHL Global Series | 2008–2011, 2017 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
Sazka Arena O2 Arena (2010–) |
2008 and 2010 NHL Premieres | 2008, 2010 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
Hartwall Areena Hartwall Arena (2014–) |
multiple NHL Premieres, 2018 NHL Global Series | 2009–2011, 2018 | Helsinki, Finland | |
O2 World Mercedes-Benz Arena (2015–) |
2011 NHL Premiere | 2011 | Berlin, Germany | |
Scandinavium | 2018 NHL Global Series | 2018 | Gothenburg, Sweden | |
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Various New York Islanders home games | 2018–2019 | Uniondale, New York |
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