The Capacities of All NHL Arenas: A Factual Guide to All 32 Arenas
The Capacities of All 32 NHL Arenas
Everyone has their favourite NHL team, moment and arena!
From Little Caesars Arena to Capital One Arena, every NHL arena has a different atmosphere, vibe and of course, a different number of seats!
Check out the capacities of every NHL arena!
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
This list covers the capacities of the arenas of all 32 NHL teams, and a few extra notes, such as when the arena first opened, its home team and whether it has hosted any Stanley Cup games throughout the years.
Bell Centre
Capacity: 21,302
Opened: 1996
Team: Montreal Canadiens
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2021
Scotiabank Arena
Capacity: 19,800
Opened: 1999
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Hosted: None
United Center
Capacity: 19,717
Opened: 1994
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Hosted: Stanley Cups 2010, 2013 and 2015
Wells Fargo Center
Capacity: 19,543
Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Opened: 1996
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1997 and 2010
Little Caesars Arena
Capacity: 19,515
Opened: 2017
Team: Detroit Red Wings
Hosted: None
Scotia Bank Saddledome
Capacity: 19,289
Opened: 1983
Team: Calgary Flames
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1988-1989 and 2003-2004
Scotia Bank Saddledome, with a capacity of 19,289
Florida Live Arena
Capacity: 19,250
Opened: 1998
Team: Florida Panthers
Hosted: None
Amalie Arena
Capacity: 19,902
Opened: 1996
Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Hosted: Stanley Cups 2004, 2015 and 2020
KeyBank Center
Capacity: 19,070
Opened: 1996
Team: Buffalo Sabres
Hosted: Stanley Cup 1999
Rogers Arena
Capacity: 18,910
Opened: 1968- originally called General Motors Place, renamed Rodgers Arena in 2010
Team: Vancouver Canucks
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2011
PNC Arena
Capacity: 18,680
Opened: 1999
Team: Carolina Hurricanes
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2001
Canadian Tire Centre
Capacity: 18,652
Opened: January 1996
Team: Ottawa Senators
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2007
Canadian Tire Centre, home to the Ottawa Senators
American Airlines Center
Capacity: 18,532
Opened: 2001
Team: Dallas Stars
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2019-2020
Capital One Arena
Capacity: 18,506
Opened: 1997
Team: Washington Capitals
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1998 and 2018
PPG Paints Arena
Capacity: 18,387
Opened: 1961
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1990-1991,1991-1992, 2008-2009, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
Rogers Place
Capacity: 18,347
Opened: 2016
Team: Edmonton Oilers
Hosted: None
Crypto.com Arena
Capacity: 18,230
Opened: 1999
Team: Los Angeles Kings
Hosted: Stanley Cups 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
Nationwide Arena
Capacity: 18,144
Opened: 2000
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Hosted: None
Inside Nationwide Arena, home to the Columbus Blue Jackets
Enterprise Center
Capacity: 18,096
Opened: 1994
Team: Saint Louis Blues
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2018-2019
Madison Square Garden
Capacity: 18,006
Opened: 1968
Team: New York Rangers:
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1978-1979 and 1993-1994
Xcel Energy Center
Capacity: 17,954
Opened: 2000
Team: Minnesota Wild
Hosted: None
Ball Arena
Capacity: 17,809
Opened: 1999
Team: Colorado Avalanche
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2001
TD Garden
Capacity: 17,565
Opened: 1995
Team: Boston Bruins
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2010-2011
SAP Center
Capacity: 17,562
Opened: 1993
Team: San Jose Sharks
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2015-2016
T-Mobile Arena
Capacity: 17,368
Opened: 2016
Team: Las Vegas Golden Knights
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2018
Honda Center
Capacity: 17,174
Opened: 1993
Team: Anaheim Ducks
Hosted: Stanley Cups 2003 and 2007
Honda Center, with a capacity of 17,174
Bridgestone Arena
Capacity: 17,159
Opened: 1996
Team: Nashville Predators
Hosted: Stanley Cup 2017
Climate Pledge Arena
Capacity: 17,151
Opened: 1962
Team: Seattle Kraken
Hosted: None
Gila River Arena
Capacity: 17,125
Opened: 2003
Team: Arizona Coyotes
Hosted: None
UBS Arena
Capacity: 17,113
Opened: 2021
Team: New York Islanders
Hosted: Stanley Cups 1979-1980, 1980-1981, 1981-1982 and 1982-1983
Prudential Center
Capacity: 16,154
Opened: 2007
Team: New Jersey Devils
Hosted: None
Canada Life Centre
Capacity: 15,321
Opened: 2004
Team: Winnipeg Jets
Hosted: None
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