Akins Ford Arena

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Akins Ford Arena is a hockey rink in Athens, Georgia, home of the Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL, minor pro). It opened in 2024, making it 2 years old in 2026 and seats 5,500 for hockey. That makes it the 18th-largest rink in SPHL/FPHL.

The closest NHL rink is Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, about 246 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Athens, Georgia
Home of
Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL/FPHL)
League
SPHL
Opened
2024
Capacity
5,500
Former names
Classic Center Arena (planning name)
Size rank in SPHL/FPHL
18th of 29

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Rinks near Akins Ford Arena10

  1. 1ECHLGas South Arena — Atlanta Gladiators (Duluth, Georgia)42 mi
  2. 2SPHL/FPHLMacon Coliseum — Macon Mayhem (Macon, Georgia)80 mi
  3. 3ECHLBon Secours Wellness Arena — Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Greenville, South Carolina)83 mi
  4. 4SPHL/FPHLColumbus Civic Center — Columbus River Dragons (Columbus, Georgia)135 mi
  5. 5SPHL/FPHLKnoxville Civic Coliseum — Knoxville Ice Bears (Knoxville, Tennessee)143 mi
  6. 6AHLBojangles Coliseum — Charlotte Checkers (Charlotte, North Carolina)170 mi
  7. 7ECHLEnmarket Arena — Savannah Ghost Pirates (Savannah, Georgia)188 mi
  8. 8SPHL/FPHLPropst Arena at the Von Braun Center — Huntsville Havoc (Huntsville, Alabama)190 mi
  9. 9SPHL/FPHLPelham Civic Center — Birmingham Bulls (Pelham, Alabama)200 mi
  10. 10ECHLNorth Charleston Coliseum — South Carolina Stingrays (North Charleston, South Carolina)208 mi

Questions about Akins Ford Arena

Where do the Athens Rock Lobsters play home games?

The Athens Rock Lobsters play at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia.

How many people does Akins Ford Arena hold?

Akins Ford Arena seats 5,500 for hockey.

When did Akins Ford Arena open?

Akins Ford Arena opened in 2024.

What other rinks are near Akins Ford Arena?

Gas South Arena in Duluth is about 42 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

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