UBS Arena
UBS Arena, known as “The Stable; The Bank”, is a hockey rink in Elmont, New York, home of the New York Islanders (NHL, Metropolitan Division). It opened in 2021, making it 5 years old in 2026 and seats 17,255 for hockey.
Rink facts
- Location
- Elmont, New York
- Home of
- New York Islanders
- League
- NHL · Metropolitan Division
- Opened
- 2021
- Capacity
- 17,255
- Nickname
- The Stable; The Bank
- Former names
- Belmont Park Arena (planning/construction)
- Also home to
- St. John's Red Storm basketball (part-time)
New York Mavericks (PBR) - Size rank in NHL
- 26th of 32
Famous moments at UBS Arena
- Opening NHL game, 5–2 loss to Flames (2021)
- First playoff game, 5–1 win over Hurricanes (2023)
- Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal (2025)
- The Islanders' first win at the arena, 4–2 over the Devils (2021)
- Ilya Sorokin was credited with the arena's first goalie goal (2025)
- The first game between two Israeli pro teams in North America (2025)
Game night
Getting there. LIRR Elmont–UBS Arena station; NYC Bus Q2, Q82; NICE n1, n6
Seating & views at UBS Arena
The arena seats 17,250 for hockey. The bowl was pushed closer to the ice than in a typical basketball-first arena, and a steeper upper bowl keeps the building compact. It has 38 suites above the main concourse.
Parking & tailgating
Event parking is in the Emerald, Silver, Diamond and Ruby lots and the Belmont Park Garage, off Cross Island Parkway exits 26A, 26B and 26D. The arena has its own LIRR stop, Elmont–UBS Arena, and NYC and NICE buses also serve it.
Tailgating is not allowed at UBS Arena under its lease with Empire State Development.
Sources: Wikipedia, ubsarena.com, facilityexecutive.com, longislandpress.com
Plan your trip to UBS Arena
Rinks near UBS Arena10
- 1NCAANorthwell Health Ice Center — LIU Sharks 8 mi
- 2NHLPrudential Center — New Jersey Devils 26 mi
- 3USHL/NAHLMiddletown Ice World Arena — New Jersey Titans 30 mi
- 4NHLMadison Square Garden — New York Rangers 34 mi
- 5NCAAMartire Family Arena — Sacred Heart Pioneers 41 mi
- 6SPHL/FPHLDanbury Ice Arena — Danbury Hat Tricks 49 mi
- 7NCAATate Rink — Army Black Knights 50 mi
- 8NCAAHobey Baker Memorial Rink — Princeton Tigers 56 mi
- 9NCAAIngalls Rink — Yale Bulldogs 59 mi
- 10ECHLCURE Insurance Arena — Trenton Ironhawks 61 mi
Questions about UBS Arena
Where do the New York Islanders play home games?
The New York Islanders play at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
How many people does UBS Arena hold?
UBS Arena seats 17,255 for hockey.
When did UBS Arena open?
UBS Arena opened in 2021.
What is UBS Arena’s nickname?
UBS Arena is known as “The Stable; The Bank.”
What other rinks are near UBS Arena?
Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow is about 8 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at UBS Arena?
Event parking is in the Emerald, Silver, Diamond and Ruby lots and the Belmont Park Garage, off Cross Island Parkway exits 26A, 26B and 26D. The arena has its own LIRR stop, Elmont–UBS Arena, and NYC and NICE buses also serve it.
What is the seating like at UBS Arena?
The arena seats 17,250 for hockey. The bowl was pushed closer to the ice than in a typical basketball-first arena, and a steeper upper bowl keeps the building compact. It has 38 suites above the main concourse.
Can you tailgate at UBS Arena?
Tailgating is not allowed at UBS Arena under its lease with Empire State Development.
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