UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena is a hockey rink in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL, top affiliate of the Nashville Predators). It opened in 1950, making it 76 years old in 2026 and seats 9,652 for hockey. That makes it the 14th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is United Center in Chicago, about 84 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Home of
- Milwaukee Admirals
- League
- AHL · Central Division
- NHL affiliate
- Nashville Predators
- Opened
- 1950
- Capacity
- 9,652
- Size rank in AHL
- 14th of 30
Famous moments at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
- Largest hockey crowd at the arena, 9,444, Admirals vs. Griffins (2018)
- The Beatles performed during their U.S. tour (1964)
- Hosted the NBA All-Star Game (1977)
Seating & views at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
The arena seats 9,652 for hockey. Lower-bowl seats were replaced in 2014, and ramps from an earlier era lead to the seating levels.
Parking & tailgating
More than 10,000 parking spaces lie within six blocks, at $10–$20 per lot. MCTS buses serve the downtown arena on Kilbourn Avenue.
Sources: Wikipedia, stadiumjourney.com, fox6now.com
Plan your trip to UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
Rinks near UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena10
- 1USHL/NAHLThe Ponds of Brookfield — Wisconsin Windigo 8 mi
- 2USHL/NAHLWoodman's Sports & Convention Center — Janesville Jets 60 mi
- 3AHLAllstate Arena — Chicago Wolves 70 mi
- 4USHL/NAHLLEGACY20 Arena at DeForest Yards — Madison Capitols 72 mi
- 5NCAAKohl Center — Wisconsin Badgers 73 mi
- 6AHLBMO Center — Rockford IceHogs 78 mi
- 7NHLUnited Center — Chicago Blackhawks 84 mi
- 8USHL/NAHLUSG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center — Chicago Steel 84 mi
- 9USHL/NAHLTrinity Health Arena — Muskegon Lumberjacks 87 mi
- 10USHL/NAHLResch Center — Green Bay Gamblers 100 mi
Questions about UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
Where do the Milwaukee Admirals play home games?
The Milwaukee Admirals play at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
How many people does UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena hold?
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena seats 9,652 for hockey.
When did UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena open?
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena opened in 1950.
What other rinks are near UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
The Ponds of Brookfield in Brookfield is about 8 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
More than 10,000 parking spaces lie within six blocks, at $10–$20 per lot. MCTS buses serve the downtown arena on Kilbourn Avenue.
What is the seating like at UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena?
The arena seats 9,652 for hockey. Lower-bowl seats were replaced in 2014, and ramps from an earlier era lead to the seating levels.
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