Amerant Bank Arena
Amerant Bank Arena is a hockey rink in Sunrise, Florida, home of the Florida Panthers (NHL, Atlantic Division). It opened in 1998, making it 28 years old in 2026 and seats 19,250 for hockey. That makes it the 7th-largest rink in NHL.
Rink facts
- Location
- Sunrise, Florida
- Home of
- Florida Panthers
- League
- NHL · Atlantic Division
- Opened
- 1998
- Capacity
- 19,250
- Former names
- National Car Rental Center (1998–2002)
Office Depot Center (2002–2005)
BankAtlantic Center (2005–2012)
BB&T Center (2012–2021)
FLA Live Arena (2021–2023) - Also home to
- Florida Freedom (PBR)
- Size rank in NHL
- 7th of 32
Famous moments at Amerant Bank Arena
- Opening concert by Celine Dion (1998)
- 2003 NHL All-Star Game (2003)
- Panthers clinched the Stanley Cup on home ice in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final (2024)
- The Panthers won the Stanley Cup again on home ice in Game 6 of the 2025 Final
- Hosted the 2023 NHL All-Star Game
- Hosted Games 3 and 4 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final
- Hosted the NHL Entry Draft (2015)
Game night
Parking. 7,045 total spaces (4,446 general, 1,771 suite/club, 226 garage, 92 disabled)
Seating & views at Amerant Bank Arena
The arena seats 19,250 for hockey and at least 20,000 with standing room. It has 70 suites and 2,623 club seats. The Amerant Vault lounge (formerly Club Red) has a center-ice view.
Parking & tailgating
The arena has 7,045 parking spaces, including 4,446 general spaces, 1,771 suite and club spaces, and a 226-space garage. Lots usually open two hours before puck drop.
Plan your trip to Amerant Bank Arena
Rinks near Amerant Bank Arena10
- 1ECHLHertz Arena — Florida Everblades 101 mi
- 2ECHLKia Center — Orlando Solar Bears 178 mi
- 3NHLBenchmark International Arena — Tampa Bay Lightning 187 mi
- 4ECHLVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — Jacksonville Icemen 302 mi
- 5ECHLEnmarket Arena — Savannah Ghost Pirates 411 mi
- 6ECHLNorth Charleston Coliseum — South Carolina Stingrays 467 mi
- 7SPHL/FPHLMacon Coliseum — Macon Mayhem 507 mi
- 8SPHL/FPHLPensacola Bay Center — Pensacola Ice Flyers 521 mi
- 9SPHL/FPHLColumbus Civic Center — Columbus River Dragons 523 mi
- 10SPHL/FPHLFlorence Center — Pee Dee IceCats 554 mi
Questions about Amerant Bank Arena
Where do the Florida Panthers play home games?
The Florida Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
How many people does Amerant Bank Arena hold?
Amerant Bank Arena seats 19,250 for hockey.
When did Amerant Bank Arena open?
Amerant Bank Arena opened in 1998.
Where do I park for games at Amerant Bank Arena?
7,045 total spaces (4,446 general, 1,771 suite/club, 226 garage, 92 disabled)
Where do you park at Amerant Bank Arena?
The arena has 7,045 parking spaces, including 4,446 general spaces, 1,771 suite and club spaces, and a 226-space garage. Lots usually open two hours before puck drop.
What is the seating like at Amerant Bank Arena?
The arena seats 19,250 for hockey and at least 20,000 with standing room. It has 70 suites and 2,623 club seats. The Amerant Vault lounge (formerly Club Red) has a center-ice view.
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