List of ECHL arenas

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The following is a list of ECHL arenas including past and present arenas:

Contents

Eastern Conference

Eastern Conference
North Division
Team Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
Adirondack Thunder
Stockton Thunder (2005–2015)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (2001–2005)
Birmingham Bulls (1992–2001)
Cincinnati Cyclones (1990–1992)
Harding Mazzotti Arena
Glens Falls Civic Center (1979–2017)
Cool Insuring Arena (2017–2025)
2015–present4,7941979 Glens Falls, New York
Stockton Arena 2005–20159,7372005 Stockton, California
Boardwalk Hall 2001–200510,5001926 Atlantic City, New Jersey
Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex 1992–200117,6541976 Birmingham, Alabama
Cincinnati Gardens 1990–199210,2081949 Cincinnati, Ohio
Greensboro Gargoyles First Horizon Coliseum 2025–Present22,0001959 Greensboro, North Carolina
Maine Mariners
Alaska Aces (2003–2017)
Cross Insurance Arena 2018–present6,7331977 Portland, Maine
Sullivan Arena 1995–2017 [1] 6,2901983 Anchorage, Alaska
Reading Royals
Columbus Chill (1991–1999)
Santander Arena
Sovereign Center (20012013)
2001–present7,0832001 Reading, Pennsylvania
Ohio Expo Center Coliseum 1991–19997,0001918 Columbus, Ohio
Trois-Rivières Lions Colisée Vidéotron 2021–present4,3902021 Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling Thunderbirds (1992–1996)
Carolina/Winston-Salem Thunderbirds (1988–1992)
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling Civic Center (1977–2003)
1992–present5,4061977 Wheeling, West Virginia
Winston–Salem Memorial Coliseum 1988–19928,5001955 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Worcester Railers DCU Center 2017–present12,2391982 Worcester, Massachusetts
South Division
Team Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
Atlanta Gladiators
Gwinnett Gladiators (2003–2015)
Mobile Mysticks (1995–2002)
Gas South Arena
Infinite Energy Arena (2015–2021)
Arena at Gwinnett Center (2004–2015)
Gwinnett Civic Center Arena (2003–2004)
2003–present11,3552003 Duluth, Georgia
Mobile Civic Center 1995–200210,1121964 Mobile, Alabama
Florida Everblades Hertz Arena
Germain Arena (2004–2018)
TECO Arena (1998–2004)
Everblades Arena (1998)
1998–present7,1811998 Estero, Florida
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Greenville Road Warriors (2010–2015)
Johnstown Chiefs (1988–2010)
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
BI-LO Center (1998–2013)
2010–present13,7071998 Greenville, South Carolina
Cambria County War Memorial Arena 1988–20103,7451950 Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Jacksonville Icemen
Evansville IceMen (2012–2016)
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (2003–2019)
2017–present13,1412003 Jacksonville, Florida
Ford Center 2011–2016 [2] 9,4372011 Evansville, Indiana
Norfolk Admirals
Bakersfield Condors (2003–2015)
Norfolk Scope 2015–present8,7011971 Norfolk, Virginia
Rabobank Arena
Bakersfield Centennial Garden (1998–2005)
1998–2015 [3] 8,7001998 Bakersfield, California
Orlando Solar Bears Kia Center 2012–present17,3532010 Orlando, Florida
Savannah Ghost Pirates Enmarket Arena 2022–present7,3002022 Savannah, Georgia
South Carolina Stingrays North Charleston Coliseum 1993–present10,5371993 North Charleston, South Carolina

Western Conference

Western Conference
Central Division
Team Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
Bloomington Bison Grossinger Motors Arena 2024-present7,0002006 Bloomington, Illinois
Cincinnati Cyclones
Miami Matadors (1998–1999)
Louisville RiverFrogs (1995–1998)
Heritage Bank Center
U.S. Bank Arena (2001–2019)
2001–present14,4531975 Cincinnati, Ohio
Miami Arena 1998–199914,8231988 Miami, Florida
Broadbent Arena 1995–19986,6001977 Louisville, Kentucky
Fort Wayne Komets Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 1990–present [4] 10,4801952 Fort Wayne, Indiana
Indy Fuel Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Fairgrounds Coliseum (Apr. 2014–Dec. 2014)
2014–present6,3001939 Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa Heartlanders Xtream Arena 2021–present5,1002021 Coralville, Iowa
Kalamazoo Wings Wings Event Center
Wings Stadium (1974–2015)
2000–present [5] 5,1331974 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Toledo Walleye
Toledo Storm (1991–2007) [6]
Huntington Center
Lucas County Arena (2009–2010)
2009–present7,3892009 Toledo, Ohio
Toledo Sports Arena 1991–20075,2301947 Toledo, Ohio
Mountain Division
Team Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
Allen Americans Allen Event Center 2009–present [7] 6,2752009 Allen, Texas
Idaho Steelheads Idaho Central Arena
CenturyLink Arena Boise (2011–2020)
Qwest Arena (2005–2011)
Bank of America Centre (1997–2005)
1997–present [8] 5,0021997 Boise, Idaho
Kansas City Mavericks
Missouri Mavericks (2014–2017) [9]
Cable Dahmer Arena
Silverstein Eye Centers Arena (2015–20)
Independence Events Center (2009–15)
2009–present [10] 5,8002009 Independence, Missouri
Rapid City Rush Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 2008–present [11] 5,1321977 Rapid City, South Dakota
Tahoe Knight Monsters Tahoe Blue Event Center 2024-present4,2002023 Stateline, Nevada
Tulsa Oilers BOK Center 2008–present [12] 17,0962008 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Utah Grizzlies
Lexington Men O' War (2002–2003)
Macon Whoopee (2001–2002)
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (1994–2001)
Huntsville Blast (1993–1994)
Roanoke Valley Rebels/Rampage (1990–1993)
Virginia Lancers (1988–1990)
Maverik Center
E Center (1997–2010)
2005–present10,1001997 West Valley City, Utah
Rupp Arena 2002–200323,5001976 Lexington, Kentucky
Macon Coliseum 2001–20027,1821968 Macon, Georgia
Tallahassee–Leon County Civic Center 1994–200112,1001981 Tallahassee, Florida
Von Braun Center 1993–19946,6021975 Huntsville, Alabama
LancerLot1988–1993 Vinton, Virginia
Wichita Thunder Intrust Bank Arena 2010–present [13] 13,4502010 Wichita, Kansas

Future teams

Future teams arenas
Team Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
New Mexico Pro Hockey Club Rio Rancho Events Center Beginning in 20266,0002006 Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Augusta Pro Hockey Club New Augusta Arena Beginning in 20278,7202027 Augusta, Georgia

Defunct teams

Defunct teams arenas
Team (years in ECHL) Arena Years used Capacity OpenedCity
Arkansas RiverBlades (1999–2003) Alltel Arena 1999–200317,0001999 N. Little Rock, Arkansas
Augusta Lynx (1998–2008)
Raleigh IceCaps (1991–1998)
James Brown Arena
Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center (1974–2006)
1998–20089,1671974 Augusta, Georgia
Dorton Arena 1991–19987,6101952 Raleigh, North Carolina
Brampton Beast (2014–2020) CAA Centre
Powerade Centre (2005–2018)
2013–2020 [14] 5,0001998 Brampton, Ontario
Charlotte Checkers (1993–2010) Time Warner Cable Arena
Charlotte Bobcats Arena (2005–2008)
2005–201014,1002005 Charlotte, North Carolina
Cricket Arena
Independence Arena (1988–2001)
1993–20059,6051955
Chicago Express (20112012) Sears Centre 2011–20129,5002006 Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Colorado Eagles (2011–2018) Budweiser Events Center 2003–2018 [15] 5,2892003 Loveland, Colorado
Columbia Inferno (20012008) Carolina Coliseum 20012008 [16] 12,4011968 Columbia, South Carolina
Columbus Cottonmouths (2001–2004)
Hampton Roads Admirals (1989–2000)
Columbus Civic Center 2001–20047,5091996 Columbus, Georgia
Norfolk Scope 1989–20008,7841971 Norfolk, Virginia
Dayton Bombers (1991–2009) Nutter Center 1996–200912,0001990 Fairborn, Ohio
Hara Arena 1991–19965,5001964 Trotwood, Ohio
Elmira Jackals (2007–2017) First Arena
Coach USA Center (2000–2004)
2000–2017 [17] 3,7842000 Elmira, New York
Fresno Falcons (2003–2008) Selland Arena 1995–2003, 200811,3001966 Fresno, California
Save Mart Center 2003–200814,2242003
Greensboro Generals (1999–2004) Greensboro Coliseum 1999–200421,2731959 Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro Monarchs (1989–1995) Greensboro Coliseum 1989–199521,2731959 Greensboro, North Carolina
Greenville Grrrowl (1998–2006) BI-LO Center 1998–200613,7071998 Greenville, South Carolina
Jackson Bandits (1999–2003)
Chesapeake Icebreakers (1997–1999)
Mississippi Coliseum 1999–20036,5001962 Jackson, Mississippi
The Show Place Arena 1997–19995,800 Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Jacksonville Lizard Kings (1995–2000)
Louisville IceHawks (1990–1994)
Jacksonville Coliseum 1995–200011,0001960 Jacksonville, Florida
Broadbent Arena 1990–19946,6001977 Louisville, Kentucky
Las Vegas Wranglers (2003–2014) Orleans Arena 2003–2014 [18] 7,7732003 Paradise, Nevada
Long Beach Ice Dogs (2003–2007) Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center 2003–200711,2001962 Long Beach, California
Louisiana IceGators (1995–2005) Cajundome 1995–200512,0681985 Lafayette, Louisiana
Manchester Monarchs (2015–2019)
Ontario Reign (2008–2015)
Texas Wildcatters (2003–2008)
Huntington Blizzard (1993–2000)
SNHU Arena
Verizon Wireless Arena (2001–2016)
2015–20199,8522001 Manchester, New Hampshire
Citizens Business Bank Arena 2008–20159,7362008 Ontario, California
Ford Arena 2003–20087,7362003 Beaumont, Texas
Huntington Civic Arena 1993–20009,0001977 Huntington, West Virginia
Mississippi Sea Wolves (1996–2009) Mississippi Coast Coliseum 1996–20099,1501977 Biloxi, Mississippi
Newfoundland Growlers (2018-2024) Mary Brown's Centre
Mile One Centre (2001–2021)
2018–20246,2872001 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
New Orleans Brass (1997–2002) New Orleans Arena 1999–200216,5001999 New Orleans, Louisiana
Municipal Auditorium 1997–19997,8531930
Pee Dee Pride (1997–2005)
Knoxville Cherokees (1988–1997)
Florence Civic Center 1997–20057,426 Florence, South Carolina
James White Civic Coliseum 1989–19977,1411961 Knoxville, Tennessee
Pensacola Ice Pilots (1996–2008)
Nashville Knights (1989–1996)
Pensacola Civic Center 1996–20088,1501985 Pensacola, Florida
Nashville Municipal Auditorium 1989–19969,7001962 Nashville, Tennessee
Peoria Rivermen (1996–2005) Carver Arena 1996–20059,5421982 Peoria, Illinois
Phoenix RoadRunners (2005–2009) US Airways Center
America West Arena (1992–2005)
2005–200916,2101992 Phoenix, Arizona
Quad City Mallards (2014–2018) TaxSlayer Center
iWireless Center (2007–2017)
2009–2018 [19] 9,2001993 Moline, Illinois
Richmond Renegades (1990–2003) Richmond Coliseum 1990–200311,0081971 Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke Express (1993–2004) Roanoke Civic Center 1993–20049,8281971 Roanoke, Virginia
San Diego Gulls (2003–2006) iPayOne Center
San Diego Sports Arena (1966–2004)
1995–2006 [20] 12,9001966 San Diego, California
San Francisco Bulls(2012–2014) Cow Palace 2012–201411,0891941 Daly City, California
Trenton Titans (1999–2007, 2011–2013)
Trenton Devils (2007–2011)
Sun National Bank Center
Sovereign Bank Arena (1999–2009)
1999–20138,1001999 Trenton, New Jersey
Victoria Salmon Kings (2004–2011)
Baton Rouge Kingfish (1996–2004)
Erie Panthers (1988–1996)
Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre 2005–20117,4002005 Victoria, British Columbia
Bear Mountain Arena 2004–20052,3002004
Riverside Centroplex 1996–20038,500Late 1970s Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louis J. Tullio Arena 1988–19965,5241983 Erie, Pennsylvania

Notes

  1. Alaska played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
  2. Evansville played in the Central Hockey League (CHL) before joining the ECHL in 2012. Voluntarily suspended operations after the 2015–16 season.
  3. Bakersfield played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
  4. Fort Wayne played in the International Hockey League from 1990 to 1999 (for the current franchise, there had been another Komets franchise that played in the IHL from 1952 to 1990), the UHL/IHL from 1999 to 2010, and the CHL from 2010 to 2012. They joined the ECHL as of the 2012–13 season.
  5. Kalamazoo previously played in the UHL/IHL from 2000 to 2009. They joined the ECHL as of the 2009–10 season.
  6. The Toledo franchise had an original run from 1991 until 2007, but voluntarily suspended their membership after the 2006–07 ECHL season in order to demolish the Toledo Sports Arena in order to build the Lucas County Arena. The new owners of the team also changed its nickname from Storm to Walleye.
  7. Allen played in the CHL from 2009 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season
  8. Idaho played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1997 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.
  9. The team changed its name but did not relocate.
  10. Missouri played in the CHL from 2009 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  11. Rapid City played in the CHL from 2008 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  12. Tulsa played in the CHL from 1992 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  13. Wichita played in the CHL from 1992 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  14. Brampton played in the CHL before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  15. Colorado played in the CHL from 2003 to 2011 before joining the ECHL for the 2011–12 season.
  16. Columbia voluntarily suspended their membership for the 2008–09 season as it tried to build a new arena. The team never returned and was removed as a "future market" by the ECHL in 2014.
  17. Elmira played in the United Hockey League from 2000 to 2007. They joined the ECHL as of the 2007–08 season.
  18. Las Vegas took a voluntary suspension from the league after Orleans Arena declined to renew the team's lease in 2014.
  19. Quad City played in the IHL from 2009 to 2010 and the CHL from 2010 to 2014 before joining the ECHL for the 2014–15 season.
  20. San Diego played in the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. They joined the ECHL for the 2003–04 season.