Carver Arena

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Carver Arena is a hockey rink in Peoria, Illinois, home of the Peoria Rivermen (SPHL, minor pro). It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 9,919 for hockey. That makes it the largest rink in SPHL/FPHL and the biggest in the SPHL.

The closest NHL rink is United Center in Chicago, about 128 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Peoria, Illinois
Home of
Peoria Rivermen (SPHL/FPHL)
League
SPHL
Opened
1982
Capacity
9,919
Size rank in SPHL/FPHL
1st of 29

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Rinks near Carver Arena10

  1. 1ECHLGrossinger Motors Arena — Bloomington Bison (Bloomington, Illinois)40 mi
  2. 2USHL/NAHLNelson Center — Springfield Jr. Blues (Springfield, Illinois)66 mi
  3. 3SPHL/FPHLVibrant Arena at The MARK — Quad City Storm (Moline, Illinois)70 mi
  4. 4AHLBMO Center — Rockford IceHogs (Rockford, Illinois)111 mi
  5. 5AHLAllstate Arena — Chicago Wolves (Rosemont, Illinois)128 mi
  6. 6NHLUnited Center — Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago, Illinois)128 mi
  7. 7USHL/NAHLUSG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center — Chicago Steel (Chicago, Illinois)128 mi
  8. 8USHL/NAHLImOn Arena — Dubuque Fighting Saints (Dubuque, Iowa)134 mi
  9. 9USHL/NAHLImOn Ice Arena — Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)138 mi
  10. 10USHL/NAHLWoodman's Sports & Convention Center — Janesville Jets (Janesville, Wisconsin)140 mi

Questions about Carver Arena

Where do the Peoria Rivermen play home games?

The Peoria Rivermen play at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois.

How many people does Carver Arena hold?

Carver Arena seats 9,919 for hockey.

When did Carver Arena open?

Carver Arena opened in 1982.

What other rinks are near Carver Arena?

Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington is about 40 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.