The Capacities of All NHL Arenas: A Factual Guide to All 32 Arenas

Everyone has their favourite NHL team, moment and arena. Check out the capacities of every NHL 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!

This list covers the capacities of the arenas of all 32 NHL teams, and a few extra facts, 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

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

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

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

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