Lenovo Center
Lenovo Center is a hockey rink in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL, Metropolitan Division). It opened in 1999, making it 27 years old in 2026 and seats 18,547 for hockey. That makes it the 13th-largest rink in NHL.
Its record crowd is 19,513 hockey (Game 7 vs. Bruins, May 14, 2022).
Rink facts
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Home of
- Carolina Hurricanes
- League
- NHL · Metropolitan Division
- Opened
- 1999
- Capacity
- 18,547
- Former names
- Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena (1999–2002)
RBC Center (2002–2012)
PNC Arena (2012–2024) - Record crowd
- 19,513 hockey (Game 7 vs. Bruins, May 14, 2022)
- Also home to
- NC State Wolfpack men's basketball
Governor's Cup (ACHA) - Size rank in NHL
- 13th of 32
Famous moments at Lenovo Center
- Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in Game 7 vs. Oilers (2006)
- Record crowd, first-round Game 7 vs. Bruins (2022)
- Hosted the Stanley Cup Final (2026)
- Opening night: the Hurricanes hosted the New Jersey Devils (1999)
- Hosted Stanley Cup Final games vs. Detroit (2002)
- Hosted the NHL Draft (2004)
- Hosted the NHL All-Star Game (2011)
Game night
Getting there. GoRaleigh 26, 27; GoTriangle 100; Wolfline 60 and Red Terror
Parking. 8,000 spaces
Seating & views at Lenovo Center
The arena has three concourses, 61 suites, 13 luxury boxes and 2,045 club seats. A 360-degree video board debuted in 2019, and 2025 renovations added bunker suites and a view bar.
Parking & tailgating
About 8,000 parking spaces surround the arena, and select lots open three hours before hockey games. GoRaleigh, GoTriangle and Wolfline buses serve the area.
Tailgating is allowed in the lots, but charcoal and wood fires and using extra spaces are not.
Sources: Wikipedia, lenovocenter.com
Plan your trip to Lenovo Center
Rinks near Lenovo Center10
- 1SPHL/FPHLCrown Coliseum — Fayetteville Marksmen 55 mi
- 2ECHLFirst Horizon Coliseum — Greensboro Gargoyles 68 mi
- 3SPHL/FPHLWinston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena — Twin City Thunderbirds 92 mi
- 4SPHL/FPHLBerglund Center — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 126 mi
- 5AHLBojangles Coliseum — Charlotte Checkers 130 mi
- 6SPHL/FPHLFlorence Center — Pee Dee IceCats 130 mi
- 7ECHLNorfolk Scope — Norfolk Admirals 152 mi
- 8SPHL/FPHLHitachi Energy Arena — Blue Ridge Bobcats 158 mi
- 9ECHLNorth Charleston Coliseum — South Carolina Stingrays 217 mi
- 10ECHLBon Secours Wellness Arena — Greenville Swamp Rabbits 223 mi
Questions about Lenovo Center
Where do the Carolina Hurricanes play home games?
The Carolina Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
How many people does Lenovo Center hold?
Lenovo Center seats 18,547 for hockey.
When did Lenovo Center open?
Lenovo Center opened in 1999.
What is the attendance record at Lenovo Center?
The record crowd at Lenovo Center is 19,513 hockey (Game 7 vs. Bruins, May 14, 2022).
Where do I park for games at Lenovo Center?
8,000 spaces
What other rinks are near Lenovo Center?
Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville is about 55 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Lenovo Center?
About 8,000 parking spaces surround the arena, and select lots open three hours before hockey games. GoRaleigh, GoTriangle and Wolfline buses serve the area.
What is the seating like at Lenovo Center?
The arena has three concourses, 61 suites, 13 luxury boxes and 2,045 club seats. A 360-degree video board debuted in 2019, and 2025 renovations added bunker suites and a view bar.
Can you tailgate at Lenovo Center?
Tailgating is allowed in the lots, but charcoal and wood fires and using extra spaces are not.
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