List of NBA arenas
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The following list includes all current and former arenas used by current and defunct teams playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Other information included in this list are arena locations, seating capacities, years opened, and in use.
Intuit Dome is the newest arena in the NBA, which opened in August 2024. The United Center has the highest capacity of any current NBA arena at 20,917. Madison Square Garden is the only current arena not to be named after a corporate sponsor.
Current arenas
[edit]- ^ Underwent extensive renovations from 2010 to 2013, resulting in a completely new arena bowl and concourses within the original structure.
Map of current arenas
[edit]Future or proposed arenas
[edit]Arena | Team | Location | Capacity | Opening | Reference |
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New Oklahoma City Arena | Oklahoma City Thunder | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | TBD | 2029 | [39] |
76 Place at Market East | Philadelphia 76ers | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 18,500 | 2031 | [40] |
Former arenas
[edit]Eastern Conference | ||||||
Atlantic Division | ||||||
Team[41] | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
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Boston Celtics | ||||||
Hartford Civic Center XL Center (2007–present) |
1975–1995 (occasionally for home games) |
16,294 | 1975 | Hartford, Connecticut | [42][43] | |
Boston Garden Boston Madison Square Garden (1928) |
1946–1995 | 14,890 | 1928 | Boston, Massachusetts | [44][45] | |
Boston Arena Matthews Arena (1982–present) |
1946–1947 (partial schedule) |
5,900s | 1910 | [46] | ||
Brooklyn Nets New Jersey Nets New York Nets New Jersey Americans | ||||||
Prudential Center | 2010–2012 | 18,711 | 2007 | Newark, New Jersey | [47] | |
Izod Center Meadowlands Arena (2015–present) Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007) Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1996) |
1981–2010 | 20,049 | 1981 | East Rutherford, New Jersey | [48][49][50] | |
Rutgers Athletic Center Louis Brown Athletic Center (1986–present) |
1977–1981 | 8,500 | 1977 | Piscataway, New Jersey | [51][52] | |
Nassau Coliseum | 1972–1977 | 14,890 | 1972 | Uniondale, New York | [53][54] | |
Island Garden | 1969–1972 | 5,200 | 1956 | West Hempstead, New York | [55] | |
Long Island Arena Commack Arena |
1968–1969 | 6,000 | 1957 | Commack, New York | [56][57] | |
Teaneck Armory | 1967–1968 | 5,500 | 1936 | Teaneck, New Jersey | [58] | |
New York Knicks | ||||||
Madison Square Garden (III) | 1946–1968 | 16,000 | 1925 | New York City, New York | [59] | |
69th Regiment Armory | 1946–1960 (partial schedule) |
5,000 | 1906 | [60][61][62] | ||
Philadelphia 76ers Syracuse Nationals | ||||||
The Spectrum Wachovia Spectrum (2003–2009) First Union Spectrum (1998–2003) CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998) |
1967–1996[a] | 18,176 | 1967 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | [63] | |
Municipal Auditorium | 1963–1967 | 12,000 | 1930 | [64] | ||
Philadelphia Arena | 7,000 | 1920 | [65] | |||
Onondaga War Memorial | 1951–1963 | 6,230 | 1951 | Syracuse, New York | [66] | |
State Fair Coliseum | 1949–1951 | 7,500 | 1927 | [67] | ||
Toronto Raptors | ||||||
Amalie Arena Tampa Bay Times Forum (2012–2014) St. Pete Times Forum (2002–2012) Ice Palace (1996–2002) |
2020–2021[b] | 20,500 | 1996 | Tampa, Florida | [68] | |
SkyDome Rogers Centre (2005–present) |
1995–1999 | 28,708 | 1989 | Toronto, Ontario | [69] | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | 1997–1999 (for six home games) | 17,000 | 1931 | [70] | ||
Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Centre (2014–present) |
1995–1998 (for three home games) | 18,800 | 1985 | Hamilton, Ontario | [71][72][73] | |
Southeast Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
Atlanta Hawks St. Louis Hawks Milwaukee Hawks Tri-Cities Blackhawks | ||||||
Georgia Dome | 1997–1999 (partial schedule, primary stadium) | 71,228 | 1992 | Atlanta, Georgia | [74] | |
Omni Coliseum | 1972–1997 | 16,378 | 1972 | [75] | ||
Alexander Memorial Coliseum Hank McCamish Pavilion (2012–present) Alexander Memorial Coliseum at McDonald's Center (1996–2005) |
1997–1999 (partial schedule, secondary stadium) 1968–1972 |
9,191 | 1956 | [76] | ||
Kiel Auditorium | 1955–1968 | 9,300 | 1934 | St. Louis, Missouri | [77] | |
St. Louis Arena The Checkerdome (1977–1983) |
1955–1968 (partial schedule) |
20,000 | 1929 | [78] | ||
Milwaukee Arena UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena (2014–present) U.S. Cellular Arena (2000–2014) Wisconsin Center Arena (1998–2000) MECCA Arena (1974–1995) |
1951–1955 | 10,783 | 1950 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | [79] | |
Wharton Field House | 1946–1951 | 6,000 | 1928 | Moline, Illinois | [80] | |
Charlotte Hornets Charlotte Bobcats Charlotte Hornets (original) | ||||||
Charlotte Coliseum | 1988–2002 (original Hornets) 2004–2005 (Bobcats) |
24,042 | 1988 | Charlotte, North Carolina | [81] | |
Miami Heat | ||||||
Miami Arena | 1988–1999 | 15,200 | 1988 | Miami, Florida | [82][83][84] | |
Orlando Magic | ||||||
Amway Arena The Arena in Orlando (2006) TD Waterhouse Centre (1999–2006) Orlando Arena (1989–1999) |
1989–2010 | 17,283 | 1989 | Orlando, Florida | [85][86] | |
Washington Wizards Washington Bullets Capital Bullets Baltimore Bullets Chicago Zephyrs Chicago Packers | ||||||
US Airways Arena Capital Centre (1973–1993, 1997–2002) |
1973–1997 | 18,756 | 1973 | Lake Arbor, Maryland | [87] | |
Baltimore Civic Center CFG Bank Arena (2022–present) Royal Farms Arena (2014–2022) 1st Mariner Arena (2003–2013) Baltimore Arena (1986–2003) |
1989–1997 (partial schedule) 1963–1973 |
11,271 | 1962 | Baltimore, Maryland | [88] | |
Chicago Coliseum | 1962–1963 | 7,000 | 1899 | Chicago, Illinois | [89][90] | |
International Amphitheatre | 1961–1962 | 9,000 | 1934 | [89][90] | ||
Central Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
Chicago Bulls | ||||||
Chicago Stadium | 1967–1994 | 18,676 | 1929 | Chicago, Illinois | [91] | |
International Amphitheatre | 1966–1967 | 9,000 | 1934 | [92] | ||
Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||||
Richfield Coliseum | 1974–1994 | 20,273 | 1974 | Richfield, Ohio | [93] | |
Cleveland Arena | 1970–1974 | 10,000 | 1937 | Cleveland, Ohio | [94] | |
Detroit Pistons Fort Wayne (Zollner) Pistons | ||||||
The Palace of Auburn Hills | 1988–2017 | 22,076 | 1988 | Auburn Hills, Michigan | [95] | |
Joe Louis Arena | 1984–1985 (partial schedule)[c] | 20,153 | 1979 | Detroit, Michigan | [96][97] | |
Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium (1975) |
1978–1988 | 33,000 | 1975 | Pontiac, Michigan | [98] | |
Cobo Arena | 1961–1978 | 12,191 | 1960 | Detroit, Michigan | [99] | |
Olympia Stadium | 1957–1961 | 15,000 | 1927 | [100] | ||
War Memorial Coliseum | 1952–1957 | 10,000 | 1952 | Fort Wayne, Indiana | [101] | |
North Side High School Gym | 1948–1952 | 3,000 | 1927 | [102][103][104][105] | ||
Indiana Pacers | ||||||
Market Square Arena | 1974–1999 | 16,530 | 1974 | Indianapolis, Indiana | [106] | |
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Indiana Farmers Coliseum (2015–present) Fairgrounds Coliseum (2014) Pepsi Coliseum (1998–2014) |
1967–1974 | 10,000 | 1939 | [107] | ||
Milwaukee Bucks | ||||||
Bradley Center BMO Harris Bradley Center (2012–2018) |
1988–2018 | 18,717 | 1988 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | [108][109] | |
MECCA Arena (1974–1995) UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena (2014–present) U.S. Cellular Arena (2000–2014) Wisconsin Center Arena (1998–2000) Milwaukee Arena (1968–1974, 1995–1998) |
1968–1988[d] | 10,783 | 1950 | [110] |
Western Conference | ||||||
Southwest Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Mavericks | ||||||
Reunion Arena | 1980–2001[e] | 18,293 | 1980 | Dallas, Texas | [111] | |
Houston Rockets San Diego Rockets | ||||||
The Summit Lakewood Church Central Campus (2003–present) Compaq Center (1998–2003) |
1975–2003 | 16,285 | 1975 | Houston, Texas | [112] | |
Hofheinz Pavilion Fertitta Center (2018–present) |
1971–1975[f] | 10,000 | 1969 | [113][114] | ||
San Diego Sports Arena Pechanga Arena (2018–present) Valley View Casino Center (2010–2018) iPayOne Center (2005–2007) San Diego International Sports Center (1966–1970) |
1967–1971 | 14,500 | 1966 | San Diego, California | [114] | |
Memphis Grizzlies Vancouver Grizzlies | ||||||
Pyramid Arena | 2001–2004 | 20,142 | 1991 | Memphis, Tennessee | [115] | |
General Motors Place Rogers Arena (2010–present) |
1995–2001 | 19,193 | 1995 | Vancouver, British Columbia | [116] | |
New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Hornets New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets |
Ford Center Paycom Center (2021–present) Chesapeake Energy Arena (2011–2021) Oklahoma City Arena (2010–2011) |
2005–2007 (bulk of schedule)[g] | 19,164 | 2002 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | [117] |
San Antonio Spurs Texas Chaparrals Dallas Chaparrals | ||||||
Alamodome | 1993–2002[h] | 20,557 | 1993 | San Antonio, Texas | [111] | |
HemisFair Arena | 1973–1993 | 16,057 | 1968 | [111] | ||
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum City Bank Coliseum (2007–2017) |
1970–1971 (partial schedule) |
11,200 | 1956 | Lubbock, Texas | [118] | |
Tarrant County Convention Center | 1970–1971 (partial schedule) |
16,057 | 1968 | Fort Worth, Texas | [119] | |
Moody Coliseum | 1967–1973 | 8,998 | 1956 | University Park, Texas | [120] | |
Dallas Memorial Auditorium Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (2013–present) Dallas Convention Center (1973–2013) |
1967–1973 | 9,815 | 1957 | Dallas, Texas | [121] | |
Northwest Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
Denver Nuggets Denver Rockets | ||||||
McNichols Sports Arena | 1975–1999 | 17,171 | 1975 | Denver, Colorado | [122] | |
Denver Auditorium Arena | 1967–1975 | 6,841 | 1908 | [123] | ||
Denver Coliseum | 1967–1970 (partial schedule) |
9,000 | 1950 | [124][125] | ||
Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 1989–1990 | 50,000 | 1982 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | [126] | |
Oklahoma City Thunder Seattle SuperSonics | ||||||
KeyArena at Seattle Center Climate Pledge Arena (2021–present) Seattle Center Coliseum (1962–1994) |
1995–2008 1985–1994 1967–1978[i] |
17,072 | 1962 | Seattle, Washington | [127] | |
Tacoma Dome | 1994–1995[j] | 17,100 | 1983 | Tacoma, Washington | [127] | |
Kingdome | 1978–1985[k] | 59,166 | 1976 | Seattle, Washington | [127] | |
Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||
Memorial Coliseum Veterans Memorial Coliseum (2011–present) |
1970–1995 | 12,888 | 1960 | Portland, Oregon | [128] | |
Utah Jazz New Orleans Jazz | ||||||
Salt Palace | 1979–1991 | 12,686 | 1969 | Salt Lake City, Utah | [111] | |
Thomas & Mack Center | 1983–1984 (partial schedule) |
18,500 | 1983 | Paradise, Nevada | [129] | |
Louisiana Superdome Caesars Superdome (2021–present) Mercedes-Benz Superdome (2011–2021) |
1975–1979 | 55,675 | 1975 | New Orleans, Louisiana | [130] | |
Loyola Field House | 1974–1975 (partial schedule) |
6,500 | 1950 | [131] | ||
Municipal Auditorium | 1974–1975 | 7,853 | 1934 | [131] | ||
Pacific Division | ||||||
Team | Arena | Years used | Capacity | Opened | Location | Ref. |
Golden State Warriors San Francisco Warriors Philadelphia Warriors | ||||||
Oracle Arena Oakland Arena (2005–2006; 2019–present) The Arena in Oakland (1997–2005) Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1971–1996) |
1971–1996; 1997–2019 | 19,596 | 1971 | Oakland, California | [132][133] | |
San Jose Arena SAP Center at San Jose (2013–present) HP Pavilion at San Jose (2002–2013) Compaq Center at San Jose (2001–2002) |
1996–1997 | 18,500 | 1993 | San Jose, California | [132][134][135] | |
USF War Memorial Gymnasium | 1962–1965 | 5,300 | 1958 | San Francisco, California | [132] | |
San Francisco Civic Auditorium Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
1968–1971 1964–1967 |
7,000 | 1915 | [132] | ||
Cow Palace | 1966–1971 1962–1964[l] |
12,953 | 1941 | Daly City, California | [132][137] | |
Municipal Auditorium | 1952–1962 | 12,000 | 1930 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | [138] | |
Philadelphia Arena | 1946–1962 (partial schedule 1952–1962) |
7,000 | 1920 | [138] | ||
Los Angeles Clippers San Diego Clippers Buffalo Braves | ||||||
Crypto.com Arena Staples Center (1999–2021) |
1999–2024 | 19,067 | 1999 | Los Angeles, California | [139] | |
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim Honda Center (2006–present) Pond of Anaheim (1993) |
1994–1999 (partial schedule) |
18,336 | 1993 | Anaheim, California | [140] | |
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 1984–1999 | 16,161 | 1959 | Los Angeles, California | [141][142] | |
San Diego Sports Arena Pechanga Arena (2018–present) Valley View Casino Center (2010–2018) iPayOne Center (2005–2007) San Diego International Sports Center (1966–1970) |
1978–1984 | 14,500 | 1966 | San Diego, California | [143] | |
Maple Leaf Gardens | 1971–1975 (16 home games) |
15,000 | 1931 | Toronto, Ontario | [144] | |
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | 1970–1978 | 15,280 | 1940 | Buffalo, New York | [145] | |
Los Angeles Lakers Minneapolis Lakers | ||||||
The Forum Kia Forum (2022–present) Great Western Forum (1988–2003) |
1967–1999 | 17,505 | 1967 | Inglewood, California | [146] | |
Long Beach Arena | 1967 (when locked out of Sports Arena) |
13,609 | 1962 | Long Beach, California | [147] | |
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 1960–1967 | 16,161 | 1959 | Los Angeles, California | [141][142] | |
Minneapolis Armory | 1959–1960 1947–1959 (partial schedule) |
10,000 | 1936 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | [148] | |
Minneapolis Auditorium | 1947–1959 | 10,000 | 1927 | [149][150] | ||
Phoenix Suns | ||||||
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 1968–1992 | 14,870 | 1965 | Phoenix, Arizona | [111] | |
Sacramento Kings Kansas City Kings Kansas City-Omaha Kings Cincinnati Royals Rochester Royals | ||||||
Sleep Train Arena Power Balance Pavilion (2011–2012) ARCO Arena (II) (1988–2011) |
1988–2016 | 17,317 | 1988 | Sacramento, California | [151] | |
ARCO Arena (I) Sacramento Sports Arena (1985) |
1985–1988 | 10,333 | 1985 | [152] | ||
Kemper Arena Hy-Vee Arena (2018–present) Mosaic Arena (2017) |
1974–1985 | 16,700 | 1974 | Kansas City, Missouri | [152][153] | |
Omaha Civic Auditorium | 1972–1978 (partial schedule) |
9,300 | 1954 | Omaha, Nebraska | [154] | |
Municipal Auditorium | 1972–1974 | 9,287 | 1936 | Kansas City, Missouri | [155][156] | |
Cincinnati Gardens | 1957–1972 | 11,000 | 1949 | Cincinnati, Ohio | [157] | |
Rochester Community War Memorial Blue Cross Arena at War Memorial (1998–present) |
1955–1957 | 12,428 | 1955 | Rochester, New York | [152][158] | |
Edgerton Park Arena | 1945–1955 | 4,200 | 1892 | [158] |
- ^ Also hosted one game in the 2008–09 season as part of the franchise's 60th season celebrations and the final sporting events held at the Spectrum.
- ^ The Raptors played all of their home games at Amalie Arena for the 2020–21 season because of travel restrictions imposed by the Canadian government due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ Due to a severe snowstorm that ripped open the Pontiac Silverdome roof, the Pistons played the remaining ten regular season and five playoff home games at Joe Louis Arena. The arena also hosted Game 5 of the 1984 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks due to a scheduling conflict at Pontiac Silverdome.
- ^ Also hosted one game in the 2017–18 season as part of the franchise's 50th season celebrations.
- ^ Due to a World Championship Tennis event at Reunion Arena, the Mavericks played Game 5 of the 1984 Western Conference first round against the Seattle SuperSonics at Moody Coliseum.
- ^ The Rockets also played a few home games at the Astrodome and the Astrohall during this period.
- ^ During the 2005–06 season, the Hornets also played one game each at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and the Lloyd Noble Center in addition to Ford Center and New Orleans Arena.
- ^ Also hosted one game in the 2022–23 season as part of the franchise's 50th season celebration.
- ^ Also hosted Game 4 of the 1979 NBA Finals against the Washington Bullets, three games of the 1980 Western Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, and Game 3 of the 1984 Western Conference first round against the Dallas Mavericks, as a result of the Seattle Mariners occupying the Kingdome. The SuperSonics were forced to play the entire home schedule of the 1980 Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Hec Edmundson Pavilion as neither the Coliseum nor the Kingdome were available.
- ^ Also hosted four games in the 1983–84 season, and three games in the 1990–91 season.
- ^ Also hosted two games in the 1988–89 season, four games in the 1991–92 season, and four games in the 1992–93 season.
- ^ Also hosted Games 2 and 3 of the 1975 NBA Finals against the Washington Bullets due to Oakland Arena hosting an Ice Follies event.[136]
Defunct teams
[edit]Neutral venues
[edit]Neutral Venues | ||||
Arena | Location | Date | Attendance | Reference |
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Duquesne Gardens | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | March 11, 1953 | [181][182] | |
Civic Arena | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | February 18, 1964 December 14, 1964 January 11, 1965 February 15, 1966 November 3, 1966 January 5, 1967 February 7, 1967 February 24, 1967 March 6, 1967 December 7, 1972 December 27, 1972 January 12, 1973 February 25, 1973 March 11, 1973 March 25, 1973 |
[181][183][184][185][186][187] | |
Charleston Civic Center | Charleston, West Virginia | December 6, 1965 February 14, 1966 |
[188][189] | |
Mid-South Coliseum | Memphis, Tennessee | December 19, 1966 December 26, 1966 January 2, 1967 January 23, 1967 January 30, 1967 February 6, 1967 February 13, 1967 March 6, 1967 March 13, 1967 |
[190][191] | |
Curtis Hixon Hall | Tampa, Florida | January 16, 1967 | [190][192] | |
Greensboro Coliseum Complex | Greensboro, North Carolina | January 30, 1967 | 7,168 | [191][193] |
St. Paul Auditorium | Saint Paul, Minnesota | February 7, 1967 | [190][194] | |
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex[a] | Bay Lake, Florida | July 30–October 11, 2020 | [195] | |
T-Mobile Arena[b] | Paradise, Nevada | December 7-9, 2023 | 17,427 (average) | [196][197] |
- ^ The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex served as the host of the NBA Bubble, when the 2019–20 season resumed.
- ^ T-Mobile Arena hosted three games as part of the In-Season Tournament. While the two semifinals games counted towards the regular season standings, the Final did not.
See also
[edit]- National Basketball Association
- List of indoor arenas in the United States
- List of basketball arenas
- List of American Basketball Association arenas
- List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas
- List of current Major League Baseball stadiums
- List of National Hockey League arenas
- List of current National Football League stadiums
- List of Major League Soccer stadiums
- List of U.S. stadiums by capacity
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