Prudential Center
Prudential Center, known as “The Rock”, in Newark, New Jersey is home to the New Jersey Devils (NHL, Metropolitan Division) and the New York Sirens (PWHL, women’s pro). It opened in 2007, making it 19 years old in 2026 and seats 16,514 for hockey.
Rink facts
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Home of
- New Jersey Devils
New York Sirens - League
- NHL · Metropolitan Division
PWHL · Eastern Conference - Opened
- 2007
- Capacity
- 16,514
- Nickname
- The Rock
- Former names
- Newark Arena (design/pre-naming, 2005–2007)
- Also home to
- Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
New York Sirens (PWHL)
NJIT Highlanders men's basketball (select games) - Size rank in NHL
- 30th of 32
Famous moments at Prudential Center
- Opened with Bon Jovi 10-concert series (2007)
- Adam Henrique OT goal eliminates Rangers, Eastern Conference Final (2012)
- 2012 Stanley Cup Final Games 1, 2 and 5 (2012)
- First Devils game at the arena, a 4–1 loss to Ottawa; Chris Neil scored the building's first goal (2007)
- Hosted UFC 78, the promotion's 100th event (2007)
- A power surge and lighting failure suspended a Devils game against Tampa Bay, which was finished two nights later (2010)
Game night
Getting there. Two blocks from Newark Penn Station: NJ Transit rail, PATH NWK–WTC, Newark Light Rail (Grove St, Broad St), Amtrak, ~30 NJ Transit bus routes
Parking. Approximately 3,500 spaces within two blocks
Seating & views at Prudential Center
The lower and upper levels have separate concourses, with the suite level above them. The three middle sections on each side of the lower bowl hold 2,330 club seats, and there are 76 luxury suites. A 9,585 sq ft center-hung scoreboard was installed in 2017.
Parking & tailgating
About 3,500 parking spaces are within two blocks of the arena. Newark Penn Station, about two blocks away, is served by Amtrak, NJ Transit trains, PATH and the Newark Light Rail.
Championship Plaza, opened in 2009 across Mulberry Street from the arena, celebrates Devils history with a 22-foot stainless steel hockey player statue.
Sources: Wikipedia
Plan your trip to Prudential Center
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- 5ECHLCURE Insurance Arena — Trenton Ironhawks 44 mi
- 6NCAATate Rink — Army Black Knights 46 mi
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- 9NHLMadison Square Garden — New York Rangers 60 mi
- 10AHLPPL Center — Lehigh Valley Phantoms 69 mi
Questions about Prudential Center
Where do the New Jersey Devils play home games?
The New Jersey Devils play at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Where do the New York Sirens play home games?
The New York Sirens play at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
How many people does Prudential Center hold?
Prudential Center seats 16,514 for hockey.
When did Prudential Center open?
Prudential Center opened in 2007.
What is Prudential Center’s nickname?
Prudential Center is known as “The Rock.”
Where do I park for games at Prudential Center?
Approximately 3,500 spaces within two blocks
What other rinks are near Prudential Center?
Middletown Ice World Arena in Middletown Township is about 25 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Prudential Center?
About 3,500 parking spaces are within two blocks of the arena. Newark Penn Station, about two blocks away, is served by Amtrak, NJ Transit trains, PATH and the Newark Light Rail.
What is the seating like at Prudential Center?
The lower and upper levels have separate concourses, with the suite level above them. The three middle sections on each side of the lower bowl hold 2,330 club seats, and there are 76 luxury suites. A 9,585 sq ft center-hung scoreboard was installed in 2017.
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