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

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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