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About Esl Sports Center

Tim Hortons Iceplex, part of the MCC campus, is a 176,000 sq ft multi-use sports facility in Rochester, NY. The venue has a storied history, with former names including ESL Sports Centre, Sports Centre at MCC, and Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex, before adopting the Tim Hortons Iceplex name in 2023. The facility hosts a variety of ice sports and events, featuring four NHL-sized ice rinks and the spectator-friendly Chick-fil-A Arena. Whether you’re catching Nazareth Golden Flyers hockey, ROC City Roller Derby, or a USHL tournament, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, and nearby lodging and dining.

Located at 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd, Rochester, NY 14623, Tim Hortons Iceplex is accessible by car with ample on-site parking (460 spots) and campus overflow parking (up to 700). It sits close to major routes like the NYS Thruway I-90 and I-390, with RTS public transit options available for convenient trips around Rochester. When you’re planning a visit, consider our trusted affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants to keep your trip simple and affordable. Reservations and tickets are streamlined for a straightforward buying experience—like having a friend in the business who’s got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Renaming history: ESL Sports Centre (1998–2009) → Sports Centre at MCC (2009–2013) → Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (2013–2023) → Tim Hortons Iceplex (since Oct 30, 2023).
  • Address: 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd, Rochester, NY 14623.
  • Venue type and scope: 176,000 sq ft multi-use sports facility on the MCC campus; four NHL-sized ice rinks; feature arena Chick-fil-A Arena for spectators.
  • Seating and capacity: Chick-fil-A Arena seats 1,750; bleacher capacity 1,650; total arena floor/bleacher capacity 4,250.
  • Parking: 460 on-site parking spots with up to 700 overflow spots on campus.
  • Transit/drive access: Located near major highways (NYS Thruway I-90 and I-390); accessible by car with on-site and campus overflow parking; public transit options available via RTS in the Rochester area.
  • Nearby hotels: 12 hotels within 2 miles; examples include DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester and Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa (nearby lodging options).
  • Notable events hosted: Nazareth Golden Flyers hockey; ROC City Roller Derby; USA Paralympic Sled Hockey training site (2010); hosted prep for 2018 World Junior Championship; recent tournaments like USHL American Cup (2025) and various hockey events.
  • Demolished or renamed: Not demolished; renamed multiple times, most recently to Tim Hortons Iceplex in 2023.