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About KeyBank Center

Welcome to KeyBank Center, Buffalo’s premier multi-purpose indoor arena located at 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza. With seating configurations that adapt to hockey, basketball, and large-scale concerts, this venue has hosted major events from the NHL and NCAA hockey to UFC and world-class concerts. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options, parking guidance, transit details, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit.

Whether you’re catching a game or a top-tier concert, secure your seats with us and enjoy straightforward, reliable service from a partner you can trust.

KeyBank Center sits in the Canalside waterfront district and connects to adjacent facilities like LECOM Harborcenter. The arena’s capacity varies by event—hockey up to 19,070 seats, basketball around 19,200, and concerts near 18,500—so check the interactive seating map for your specific event. Parking options include the on-site KeyBank Center Parking Ramp on Illinois Street, the LECOM Harborcenter ramp on Perry Street, and surface lots between Michigan and Mississippi. Parking rates typically range from the best available price to the best available price. For easy access, Buffalo’s Metro Rail serves nearby Canalside with Canalside station adjacent, and, when available, rail connectivity improvements may enhance travel. When you’re in town, consider staying at connected or nearby hotels like the Buffalo Marriott at LECOM Harborcenter, The Westin Buffalo, or Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Buffalo, with other downtown options within walking distance to the arena’s pedestrian connections. For the full experience, we’ve highlighted neighborhood dining that blends convenience with quality—perfect for pre- or post-event meals.

Explore the vast history of KeyBank Center—from its renaming in 2016 (previously Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena, and First Niagara Center) to today’s modern venue that hosts top-tier sports and entertainment. If you’re planning a visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details and insider tips to secure your seats and maximize your event experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203.
  • Capacity: hockey 19,070; basketball 19,200; concerts 18,500 (configurations vary by event).
  • Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena.
  • Seating chart: interactive seating maps are available on the KeyBank Center website for different event types.
  • Parking: on-site KeyBank Center Parking Ramp (Illinois Street), LECOM Harborcenter ramp (Perry Street), and surface lots between Michigan and Mississippi; event parking typically $5–$25.
  • Transit: served by Buffalo Metro Rail; Canalside station is adjacent; DL&W Station opened 2025 to better connect via rail.
  • Nearby hotels: Buffalo Marriott at LECOM Harborcenter (connected), The Westin Buffalo, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Buffalo, The Mansion on Delaware Ave, Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside, among others.
  • Notable events: hosted the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals, 2003 Frozen Four, 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, 2012 NLL All-Star Game, 2016 NHL Draft, UFC 210, 2019 Frozen Four, and more.
  • Renaming note: formerly Marine Midland Arena (1996–2000), HSBC Arena (2000–2011), First Niagara Center (2011–2016); renamed KeyBank Center in 2016.
  • Adjacent/connected facilities: part of the Canalside waterfront complex, linked to LECOM Harborcenter via pedestrian connections.