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About Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena is a versatile, downtown hub for sports, concerts, and expositions in Binghamton, New York. With a flexible capacity ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 depending on configuration and up to 7,200 for concerts, the arena welcomes major acts and local events alike. The venue has a rich history, hosting notable performances including Elvis Presley in 1977 and the AHL All-Star Classic in 2008. Since 2021, it’s been the home of the Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL). Whether you’re catching a concert, a hockey game, or a trade show, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance to secure your seats and plan your trip.
Address: Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, 1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY 13901. The arena sits in downtown Binghamton, conveniently connected to local transit and a cluster of nearby hotels and dining options.
Seating and configuration: The arena offers flexible seating for different events. For precise seating availability, refer to the official seating chart on the Broome County Arena site. Typical configurations accommodate ice hockey with approximately 4,710 seats, and larger configurations for concerts can reach up to 7,200.
Parking: Parking is available in nearby lots, with Metrocener Parking Lot rates generally around the best available price after 5:30pm. Check the arena’s site for current directions and parking details before you go.
Transit: The venue is served by Broome County Transit. Routes like Route 5 and Route 8 connect downtown to surrounding areas, with BC Junction serving as a central transfer hub if you’re switching buses.
Nearby hotels: For convenient stays, consider Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown (across Hawley Street) and Courtyard by Marriott Binghamton (Vestal). Both are a short ride from the arena and ideal for fans attending events. We’ll help point you to affiliate partner options for easy booking.
Dining nearby: Downtown Binghamton offers a range of dining options within a short walk or ride from the arena. If you’d like recommendations aligned with trusted affiliate partners, we can tailor picks for pre-show dinners or post-show bites.
Planning tips: Secure your seats early for popular shows, arrive early for parking and security checks, and check the venue’s announcements for any schedule changes. If an event is RESCHEDULED from a previous date, we’ll display the note accordingly on the event page. For events with an announced date only, you’ll see Date to be announced until the official date is released.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, 1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.
- Venue type: multi‑purpose arena (sports, concerts, expositions) in downtown Binghamton.
- Capacity: approximately 5,000–7,000 depending on configuration; up to 7,200 for concerts (ice hockey capacity around 4,710).
- Seating chart: arena seating chart available via the Broome County Arena site (Seating Chart page).
- Parking: Metrocener Parking Lot rates around $6 after 5:30pm; directions and parking info available on the arena site.
- Transit: served by Broome County Transit; routes such as Route 5 and Route 8 connect downtown to surrounding areas; BC Junction is a central transfer hub.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown (across Hawley Street); Courtyard by Marriott Binghamton (Vestal) nearby.
- Notable events: Elvis Presley performed here in 1977; AHL All-Star Classic hosted in 2008; numerous major acts (AC/DC, Dylan, Bon Jovi, etc.); home to Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL) since 2021.
- Renaming: formerly Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena (1973–2014) and Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena (2014–2021); renamed Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in 2021.