Adirondack Bank Center
Adirondack Bank Center is a hockey rink in Utica, New York, home of the Utica Comets (AHL, top affiliate of the New Jersey Devils). It opened in 1960, making it 66 years old in 2026 and seats 3,860 for hockey. The closest NHL rink is Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, about 160 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Utica, New York
- Home of
- Utica Comets
- League
- AHL · North Division
- NHL affiliate
- New Jersey Devils
- Opened
- 1960
- Capacity
- 3,860
- Size rank in AHL
- 30th of 30
Famous moments at Adirondack Bank Center
- Hosted the NCAA Frozen Four (1962)
- Scenes from the film Slap Shot were filmed here (1977)
- The Comets' first home game, a 4–1 loss to Albany before a sellout crowd (2013)
- Hosted the IIHF Women's World Championship, won by Canada (2024)
Seating & views at Adirondack Bank Center
Hockey capacity is 3,999. The arena has a cable-suspended roof and no obstructed views. It was one of the first arenas with telescopic seating.
Parking & tailgating
The arena runs three free lots during events: a VIP and accessible lot next to the building on Auditorium Drive and two large public lots behind it, entered from Whitesboro Street.
Sources: Wikipedia, nbtbankarena.com
Plan your trip to Adirondack Bank Center
Rinks near Adirondack Bank Center10
- 1NCAAClass of 1965 Arena — Colgate Raiders 25 mi
- 2AHLUpstate Medical University Arena — Syracuse Crunch 47 mi
- 3SPHL/FPHLNorthern Credit Union Community Arena — Watertown Wolves 67 mi
- 4NCAAM&T Bank Center — Union Garnet Chargers 68 mi
- 5SPHL/FPHLVisions Veterans Memorial Arena — Binghamton Black Bears 76 mi
- 6NCAALynah Rink — Cornell Big Red 78 mi
- 7ECHLHarding Mazzotti Arena — Adirondack Thunder 81 mi
- 8NCAAHouston Field House — RPI Engineers 82 mi
- 9U SportsKingston Memorial Centre — Queen's Gaels 101 mi
- 10U SportsConstantine Arena — RMC Paladins 101 mi
Questions about Adirondack Bank Center
Where do the Utica Comets play home games?
The Utica Comets play at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York.
How many people does Adirondack Bank Center hold?
Adirondack Bank Center seats 3,860 for hockey.
When did Adirondack Bank Center open?
Adirondack Bank Center opened in 1960.
What other rinks are near Adirondack Bank Center?
Class of 1965 Arena in Hamilton is about 25 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Adirondack Bank Center?
The arena runs three free lots during events: a VIP and accessible lot next to the building on Auditorium Drive and two large public lots behind it, entered from Whitesboro Street.
What is the seating like at Adirondack Bank Center?
Hockey capacity is 3,999. The arena has a cable-suspended roof and no obstructed views. It was one of the first arenas with telescopic seating.
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