Honda Center
Honda Center, known as “The Pond”, is a hockey rink in Anaheim, California, home of the Anaheim Ducks (NHL, Pacific Division). It opened in 1993, making it 33 years old in 2026 and seats 17,174 for hockey. Its record crowd is 17,622 hockey (Penguins at Ducks, October 14, 2025).
Rink facts
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Home of
- Anaheim Ducks
- League
- NHL · Pacific Division
- Opened
- 1993
- Capacity
- 17,174
- Nickname
- The Pond
- Former names
- Anaheim Arena (planning/construction)
Pond of Anaheim (1993)
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (1993–2006) - Record crowd
- 17,622 hockey (Penguins at Ducks, October 14, 2025)
- Size rank in NHL
- 27th of 32
Famous moments at Honda Center
- 1999 men's Frozen Four (1999)
- WrestleMania 2000 (2000)
- Ducks won first Stanley Cup, Game 5 (2007)
- First Mighty Ducks home game, a 7–2 loss to Detroit after a $450,000 pregame show (1993)
- Hosted Games 3, 4 and 6 of the Stanley Cup Final (2003)
- Arena hockey attendance record of 17,622, Penguins at Ducks (2025)
Game night
Getting there. OC Bus 50, 53, Rapid 553; across from ARTIC (Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line)
Seating & views at Honda Center
Seating is split between the Floor, Plaza, Club and Terrace levels. Club seats are on the 300 level, and 81 luxury suites sit on the 200 and 300 levels. In 2005 it became the first U.S. arena with two full levels of 360-degree ribbon displays.
Parking & tailgating
General parking lots surround the arena, with Lot 1 right next to it and Lots 5 and 6 across Katella Avenue; the River Garage offers prepaid premium spaces. The arena is across the street from ARTIC, served by Amtrak, Metrolink, OC Bus and Anaheim Resort Transit.
Puck Drop Patio, outside the northwest entrance, has music, food trucks and local vendors, and usually opens 90 minutes before puck drop.
Sources: Wikipedia, ocvibe.com, blog.ticketmaster.com
Plan your trip to Honda Center
Rinks near Honda Center10
- 1AHLToyota Arena — Ontario Reign 22 mi
- 2NHLCrypto.com Arena — Los Angeles Kings 26 mi
- 3SPHL/FPHLFrontwave Arena — Oceanside Shock 54 mi
- 4AHLPechanga Arena — San Diego Gulls 86 mi
- 5AHLAcrisure Arena — Coachella Valley Firebirds 88 mi
- 6AHLDignity Health Arena — Bakersfield Condors 121 mi
- 7AHLLee's Family Forum — Henderson Silver Knights 221 mi
- 8NHLT-Mobile Arena — Vegas Golden Knights 222 mi
- 9SPHL/FPHLSelland Arena — Fresno Falcons 226 mi
- 10NHLSAP Center — San Jose Sharks 329 mi
Questions about Honda Center
Where do the Anaheim Ducks play home games?
The Anaheim Ducks play at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
How many people does Honda Center hold?
Honda Center seats 17,174 for hockey.
When did Honda Center open?
Honda Center opened in 1993.
What is Honda Center’s nickname?
Honda Center is known as “The Pond.”
What is the attendance record at Honda Center?
The record crowd at Honda Center is 17,622 hockey (Penguins at Ducks, October 14, 2025).
What other rinks are near Honda Center?
Toyota Arena in Ontario is about 22 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Honda Center?
General parking lots surround the arena, with Lot 1 right next to it and Lots 5 and 6 across Katella Avenue; the River Garage offers prepaid premium spaces. The arena is across the street from ARTIC, served by Amtrak, Metrolink, OC Bus and Anaheim Resort Transit.
What is the seating like at Honda Center?
Seating is split between the Floor, Plaza, Club and Terrace levels. Club seats are on the 300 level, and 81 luxury suites sit on the 200 and 300 levels. In 2005 it became the first U.S. arena with two full levels of 360-degree ribbon displays.
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