Giant Center
Giant Center is a hockey rink in Hershey, Pennsylvania, home of the Hershey Bears (AHL, top affiliate of the Washington Capitals). It opened in 2002, making it 24 years old in 2026 and seats 10,500 for hockey. That makes it the 10th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, about 82 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Home of
- Hershey Bears
- League
- AHL · Atlantic Division
- NHL affiliate
- Washington Capitals
- Opened
- 2002
- Capacity
- 10,500
- Size rank in AHL
- 10th of 30
Famous moments at Giant Center
- Arena opens on October 15 with a Cher concert, and the Hershey Bears move in (2002)
- AHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition (2011)
- Bears win their 13th Calder Cup in overtime of Game 6 before a franchise-record 11,013 fans (2024)
Seating & views at Giant Center
Hockey capacity is 10,500, with 7,700 seats in the lower level and 2,800 in the upper level. The arena has 688 club seats and 40 luxury suites, and wheelchair seating is offered on all levels.
Parking & tailgating
The arena has 10,000 parking spaces, including preferred and accessible parking. Parking costs less when bought in advance through Ticketmaster, and Hersheypark season passes do not include free parking here.
Tailgating is not permitted at Giant Center.
Sources: Wikipedia, hersheyentertainment.com, hersheyentertainment.com
Plan your trip to Giant Center
Rinks near Giant Center10
- 1ECHLSantander Arena — Reading Royals 38 mi
- 2AHLPPL Center — Lehigh Valley Phantoms 65 mi
- 3NCAAPegula Ice Arena — Penn State Nittany Lions 73 mi
- 4AHLMohegan Arena at Casey Plaza — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 80 mi
- 5NHLXfinity Mobile Arena — Philadelphia Flyers 82 mi
- 6USHL/NAHLPiney Orchard Ice Arena — Maryland Black Bears 82 mi
- 7USHL/NAHLHollydell Ice Arena — Philadelphia Rebels 90 mi
- 8NHLCapital One Arena — Washington Capitals 96 mi
- 9ECHLCURE Insurance Arena — Trenton Ironhawks 102 mi
- 10NCAAHobey Baker Memorial Rink — Princeton Tigers 105 mi
Questions about Giant Center
Where do the Hershey Bears play home games?
The Hershey Bears play at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
How many people does Giant Center hold?
Giant Center seats 10,500 for hockey.
When did Giant Center open?
Giant Center opened in 2002.
What other rinks are near Giant Center?
Santander Arena in Reading is about 38 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Giant Center?
The arena has 10,000 parking spaces, including preferred and accessible parking. Parking costs less when bought in advance through Ticketmaster, and Hersheypark season passes do not include free parking here.
What is the seating like at Giant Center?
Hockey capacity is 10,500, with 7,700 seats in the lower level and 2,800 in the upper level. The arena has 688 club seats and 40 luxury suites, and wheelchair seating is offered on all levels.
Can you tailgate at Giant Center?
Tailgating is not permitted at Giant Center.
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