The Gene Polisseni Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Opened with a dedication on September 18, 2014, the venue primarily hosts RIT men's and women's hockey, with space also used for non-ice events and other campus activities. The arena offers a mix of reserved chair-back seating, general admission (student) seating, and a club seating area behind the team bench, including about 275 club seats. Whether you’re catching a hockey game, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical parking, transit options, and nearby stay-and-dine picks to help you plan your visit.

Parking is free and available in on-campus lots that open 90 minutes before events. Lot recommendations include D, E, F, R, S, and U, with handicap parking in Lot U. For public transit, RTS Route 24 serves the campus area, and campus maps plus shuttle options can help you navigate to the arena. If you’re traveling from out of town, nearby hotels in Henrietta and Rochester offer convenient stays, including the RIT Inn & Conference Center, Radisson Inn at RIT, Best Western, DoubleTree, and Extended Stay America. For tickets, secure your seats early through our easy, no-fuss process—like you’ve got a friend in the business. If an event is rescheduled, you’ll see RESCHEDULED from its original date noted on the page.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location and address: Gene Polisseni Center, 200 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5608.
Capacity: 4,000 seats for hockey; total capacity 4,300 with standing room (4,300 listed for events; up to 8,000 for concerts/sporting events).
Venue type: Multi-purpose arena primarily used for RIT men’s and women’s hockey; also hosts non-ice events.
Seating/chart note: Public seating chart is not published; seating includes reserved chair-back seating, general admission (student) seating, and a club seating area behind the team bench; about 275 club seats.
Parking: On-campus lots open 90 minutes before events; parking lots D, E, F, R, S, and U are recommended; handicap parking in Lot U; all parking is free.
Transit: Rochester Regional Transit Service (RTS) Route 24 serves the campus; campus maps and shuttle options available.
Nearby hotels: Area hotels include options in Henrietta and Rochester (e.g., RIT Inn & Conference Center, Radisson Inn at RIT, Best Western, DoubleTree, Extended Stay America, etc.).
Notable events hosted: Opened with a dedication on September 18, 2014; ammonia leak in October 2021 caused a temporary closure and game relocations before reopening later that month.