Idaho Central Arena

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Idaho Central Arena is a hockey rink in Boise, Idaho, home of the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL, affiliate of the Dallas Stars / Texas Stars). It opened in 1997, making it 29 years old in 2026 and seats 5,002 for hockey. The closest NHL rink is Delta Center in Salt Lake City, about 296 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Boise, Idaho
Home of
Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
League
ECHL · Western Conference · Mountain Division
NHL affiliate
Dallas Stars / Texas Stars
Opened
1997
Capacity
5,002
Former names
Bank of America Centre
Qwest Arena
CenturyLink Arena
Size rank in ECHL
27th of 30

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Rinks near Idaho Central Arena10

  1. 1USHL/NAHLMountain America Center — Idaho Falls Spud Kings (Idaho Falls, Idaho)211 mi
  2. 2CHLToyota Center — Tri-City Americans (Kennewick, Washington)233 mi
  3. 3USHL/NAHLThe Ice Sheet at Ogden — Ogden Mustangs (Ogden, Utah)270 mi
  4. 4CHLNumerica Veterans Arena — Spokane Chiefs (Spokane, Washington)290 mi
  5. 5NHLDelta Center — Utah Mammoth (Salt Lake City, Utah)296 mi
  6. 6CHLTown Toyota Center — Wenatchee Wild (Wenatchee, Washington)333 mi
  7. 7CHLVeterans Memorial Coliseum — Portland Winterhawks (Portland, Oregon)345 mi
  8. 8ECHLTahoe Blue Event Center — Tahoe Knight Monsters (Stateline, Nevada)370 mi
  9. 9Junior ACominco Arena — Trail Smoke Eaters (Trail, British Columbia)391 mi
  10. 10CHLaccesso ShoWare Center — Seattle Thunderbirds (Kent, Washington)393 mi

Questions about Idaho Central Arena

Where do the Idaho Steelheads play home games?

The Idaho Steelheads play at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho.

How many people does Idaho Central Arena hold?

Idaho Central Arena seats 5,002 for hockey.

When did Idaho Central Arena open?

Idaho Central Arena opened in 1997.

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