Rocket Arena
Rocket Arena is a hockey rink in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Cleveland Monsters (AHL, top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets). It opened in 1994, making it 32 years old in 2026 and seats 18,926 for hockey. That makes it the largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, about 93 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Home of
- Cleveland Monsters
- League
- AHL · North Division
- NHL affiliate
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Opened
- 1994
- Capacity
- 18,926
- Size rank in AHL
- 1st of 30
Famous moments at Rocket Arena
- The Monsters won the Calder Cup on home ice in Game 4 before 19,665 fans, an Ohio pro hockey record (2016)
- The Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL) began play here (1994)
- Hosted the NBA All-Star Game for the league's 50th anniversary (1997)
- Hosted the Republican National Convention (2016)
Seating & views at Rocket Arena
The arena has three seating levels and 88 suites. For most Monsters games, the upper level is curtained off, which brings capacity to 9,447. Full hockey capacity is 18,926.
Parking & tailgating
The Great Day Improvements Garage (formerly Gateway East) and the JACK Cleveland Casino Garage hold 3,300 cars. A bridge from Level 3 of the Great Day garage leads into the arena. The Tower City rapid transit station is nearby.
Sources: Wikipedia, rocketarena.com
Plan your trip to Rocket Arena
Rinks near Rocket Arena10
- 1USHL/NAHLCovelli Centre — Youngstown Phantoms 59 mi
- 2Junior ANature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre — Leamington Flyers 61 mi
- 3U SportsAdie Knox Herman Recreation Complex — Windsor Lancers 88 mi
- 4CHLWFCU Centre — Windsor Spitfires 88 mi
- 5SPHL/FPHLYack Arena — Motor City Rockers 91 mi
- 6CHLErie Insurance Arena — Erie Otters 92 mi
- 7NHLLittle Caesars Arena — Detroit Red Wings 93 mi
- 8ECHLHuntington Center — Toledo Walleye 97 mi
- 9U SportsThompson Arena — Western Mustangs 103 mi
- 10CHLCanada Life Place — London Knights 103 mi
Questions about Rocket Arena
Where do the Cleveland Monsters play home games?
The Cleveland Monsters play at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
How many people does Rocket Arena hold?
Rocket Arena seats 18,926 for hockey.
When did Rocket Arena open?
Rocket Arena opened in 1994.
What other rinks are near Rocket Arena?
Covelli Centre in Youngstown is about 59 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Rocket Arena?
The Great Day Improvements Garage (formerly Gateway East) and the JACK Cleveland Casino Garage hold 3,300 cars. A bridge from Level 3 of the Great Day garage leads into the arena. The Tower City rapid transit station is nearby.
What is the seating like at Rocket Arena?
The arena has three seating levels and 88 suites. For most Monsters games, the upper level is curtained off, which brings capacity to 9,447. Full hockey capacity is 18,926.
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