Upstate Medical University Arena
Upstate Medical University Arena is a hockey rink in Syracuse, New York, home of the Syracuse Crunch (AHL, top affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning). It opened in 1951, making it 75 years old in 2026 and seats 5,800 for hockey. That makes it the 25th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is KeyBank Center in Buffalo, about 136 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Home of
- Syracuse Crunch
- League
- AHL · North Division
- NHL affiliate
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Opened
- 1951
- Capacity
- 5,800
- Size rank in AHL
- 25th of 30
Famous moments at Upstate Medical University Arena
- NCAA Frozen Four (1967)
- Game scenes for the film Slap Shot shot here (1977)
- AHL All-Star Classic, the second held here (2016)
- Syracuse Crunch reach the Calder Cup Finals (2017)
Seating & views at Upstate Medical University Arena
The arena seats about 5,800 for hockey and has event space on three levels. It is a memorial to Onondaga County veterans, with a Veteran Exhibit Area and an Honor Wall naming more than 60,000 local veterans.
Parking & tailgating
The Oncenter Complex Parking Garage is entered from State Street. Permit street parking and a lot one block away are also available.
Sources: Wikipedia, syracusecrunch.com, syrvenues.com
Plan your trip to Upstate Medical University Arena
Rinks near Upstate Medical University Arena10
- 1NCAAClass of 1965 Arena — Colgate Raiders 35 mi
- 2NCAALynah Rink — Cornell Big Red 45 mi
- 3AHLAdirondack Bank Center — Utica Comets 47 mi
- 4SPHL/FPHLNorthern Credit Union Community Arena — Watertown Wolves 63 mi
- 5SPHL/FPHLVisions Veterans Memorial Arena — Binghamton Black Bears 66 mi
- 6NCAAGene Polisseni Center — RIT Tigers 73 mi
- 7USHL/NAHLLECOM Event Center — Elmira Aviators 73 mi
- 8AHLBlue Cross Arena — Rochester Americans 75 mi
- 9U SportsKingston Memorial Centre — Queen's Gaels 84 mi
- 10U SportsConstantine Arena — RMC Paladins 84 mi
Questions about Upstate Medical University Arena
Where do the Syracuse Crunch play home games?
The Syracuse Crunch play at Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York.
How many people does Upstate Medical University Arena hold?
Upstate Medical University Arena seats 5,800 for hockey.
When did Upstate Medical University Arena open?
Upstate Medical University Arena opened in 1951.
What other rinks are near Upstate Medical University Arena?
Class of 1965 Arena in Hamilton is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Upstate Medical University Arena?
The Oncenter Complex Parking Garage is entered from State Street. Permit street parking and a lot one block away are also available.
What is the seating like at Upstate Medical University Arena?
The arena seats about 5,800 for hockey and has event space on three levels. It is a memorial to Onondaga County veterans, with a Veteran Exhibit Area and an Honor Wall naming more than 60,000 local veterans.
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