BMO Center
BMO Center is a hockey rink in Rockford, Illinois, home of the Rockford IceHogs (AHL, top affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks). It opened in 1981, making it 45 years old in 2026 and seats 5,895 for hockey. That makes it the 24th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is United Center in Chicago, about 78 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Home of
- Rockford IceHogs
- League
- AHL · Central Division
- NHL affiliate
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Opened
- 1981
- Capacity
- 5,895
- Size rank in AHL
- 24th of 30
Famous moments at BMO Center
- First IceHogs game at the arena, a 6–2 UHL win over the Knoxville Speed (1999)
- First AHL IceHogs game (2007)
- Hosted the AHL All-Star Classic for the first time (2026)
- The Rolling Stones played a sold-out show (1981)
Seating & views at BMO Center
Hockey capacity is 5,895. A 2013 upgrade replaced the lower-level seating. The arena also has suites and a lounge.
Parking & tailgating
Parking is in the deck across from the arena. Fees are set by the City of Rockford with ABM Parking. Rockford Mass Transit District buses serve the area.
Sources: Wikipedia, icehogs.com
Plan your trip to BMO Center
Rinks near BMO Center10
- 1USHL/NAHLWoodman's Sports & Convention Center — Janesville Jets 29 mi
- 2NCAAKohl Center — Wisconsin Badgers 57 mi
- 3AHLAllstate Arena — Chicago Wolves 64 mi
- 4USHL/NAHLLEGACY20 Arena at DeForest Yards — Madison Capitols 68 mi
- 5USHL/NAHLThe Ponds of Brookfield — Wisconsin Windigo 73 mi
- 6AHLUW–Milwaukee Panther Arena — Milwaukee Admirals 78 mi
- 7NHLUnited Center — Chicago Blackhawks 78 mi
- 8USHL/NAHLUSG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center — Chicago Steel 78 mi
- 9USHL/NAHLImOn Arena — Dubuque Fighting Saints 83 mi
- 10SPHL/FPHLVibrant Arena at The MARK — Quad City Storm 91 mi
Questions about BMO Center
Where do the Rockford IceHogs play home games?
The Rockford IceHogs play at BMO Center in Rockford, Illinois.
How many people does BMO Center hold?
BMO Center seats 5,895 for hockey.
When did BMO Center open?
BMO Center opened in 1981.
What other rinks are near BMO Center?
Woodman's Sports & Convention Center in Janesville is about 29 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at BMO Center?
Parking is in the deck across from the arena. Fees are set by the City of Rockford with ABM Parking. Rockford Mass Transit District buses serve the area.
What is the seating like at BMO Center?
Hockey capacity is 5,895. A 2013 upgrade replaced the lower-level seating. The arena also has suites and a lounge.
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