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About Blue Cross Arena

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial is a premier multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Rochester, NY. With a flexible seating configuration that accommodates up to about 13,000 for general events and 10,662 for hockey and lacrosse, it hosts Rochester Americans (AHL) hockey, Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) lacrosse, concerts, family shows, and more. Opened as the Rochester Community War Memorial and renamed Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in 1998, the venue offers a centralized downtown location with convenient access to parking, transit, and nearby hospitality.

Whether you’re securing tickets to a game, a concert, or a special event, we've got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticket options and insider information to help you plan your visit.

Parking is available on Court, Broad, and Exchange Streets with surrounding ramps and lots. Downtown Rochester options are listed by the city and by the venue for easy planning. The Rochester Transit Service (RTS) network serves the area, and NFTA Game Day Express provides event-day bus service for major events. When you’re staying nearby, consider convenient hotel options such as Wyndham Rochester Downtown, Inn on Broadway, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, and Hyatt Regency Rochester, all within a short distance of the arena. For the best experience, secure your seats early and keep an eye on official seating maps for the exact arrangement of your event.

Explore the full slate of Blue Cross Arena events, from AHL hockey with the Rochester Americans to NLL lacrosse games with the Rochester Knighthawks, plus headline concerts and family shows. We’ve got you with easy, no-fuss ticket access and helpful planning tips for your Rochester visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614 (also listed as 1 War Memorial Square).
  • Capacity: up to ~13,000 for general events; hockey/lacrosse capacity around 10,662; maximum seating varies by configuration (12,428 max in some layouts).
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena; home to Rochester Americans (AHL) and Rochester Knighthawks (NLL).
  • Seating chart: official seating maps exist; third-party sources (Ticketmaster, SeatGeek) provide event-specific seat maps.
  • Parking: public parking on Court, Broad, and Exchange Streets with surrounding ramps/lots; several downtown options listed by the city and venue.
  • Transit: served by Rochester RTS buses; event-day options include NFTA Game Day Express services for major events.
  • Nearby hotels: Wyndham Rochester Downtown (70 State Street, formerly Holiday Inn Downtown), Inn on Broadway (26 Broadway), Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (155 East Main St); Hyatt Regency Rochester (125 East Main St) as a nearby option.
  • Notable events hosted: Rochester Americans (AHL) hockey and Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) lacrosse; plus concerts and other shows; venue opened as the Rochester Community War Memorial and was renamed Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in 1998.