Pechanga Arena
Pechanga Arena is a hockey rink in San Diego, California, home of the San Diego Gulls (AHL, top affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks). It opened in 1966, making it 60 years old in 2026 and seats 12,920 for hockey. That makes it the 6th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is Honda Center in Anaheim, about 86 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Home of
- San Diego Gulls
- League
- AHL · Pacific Division
- NHL affiliate
- Anaheim Ducks
- Opened
- 1966
- Capacity
- 12,920
- Size rank in AHL
- 6th of 30
Famous moments at Pechanga Arena
- Arena opens as the WHL San Diego Gulls beat the Seattle Totems 4–1 (1966)
- NBA All-Star Game, hosted by the San Diego Rockets (1971)
- Ken Norton beats Muhammad Ali by split decision (1973)
- NCAA Final Four, won by UCLA in John Wooden's final game (1975)
Seating & views at Pechanga Arena
Hockey capacity is 12,920. The building is 77 feet tall. Seat layouts vary by event type.
Parking & tailgating
The arena has its own parking lot, with fees listed on each event page and payable in advance or by card on entry. Preferred parking with closest-to-the-door spaces and priority exit is offered at some events.
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Plan your trip to Pechanga Arena
Rinks near Pechanga Arena10
- 1SPHL/FPHLFrontwave Arena — Oceanside Shock 33 mi
- 2AHLAcrisure Arena — Coachella Valley Firebirds 86 mi
- 3NHLHonda Center — Anaheim Ducks 86 mi
- 4AHLToyota Arena — Ontario Reign 94 mi
- 5NHLCrypto.com Arena — Los Angeles Kings 110 mi
- 6AHLDignity Health Arena — Bakersfield Condors 207 mi
- 7AHLLee's Family Forum — Henderson Silver Knights 255 mi
- 8NHLT-Mobile Arena — Vegas Golden Knights 260 mi
- 9NCAAMullett Arena — Arizona State Sun Devils 305 mi
- 10SPHL/FPHLSelland Arena — Fresno Falcons 312 mi
Questions about Pechanga Arena
Where do the San Diego Gulls play home games?
The San Diego Gulls play at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
How many people does Pechanga Arena hold?
Pechanga Arena seats 12,920 for hockey.
When did Pechanga Arena open?
Pechanga Arena opened in 1966.
What other rinks are near Pechanga Arena?
Frontwave Arena in Oceanside is about 33 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Pechanga Arena?
The arena has its own parking lot, with fees listed on each event page and payable in advance or by card on entry. Preferred parking with closest-to-the-door spaces and priority exit is offered at some events.
What is the seating like at Pechanga Arena?
Hockey capacity is 12,920. The building is 77 feet tall. Seat layouts vary by event type.
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