KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
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KeyBank Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1996, it is the largest indoor arena in Western New York, seating 19,070. It replaced the Sabres' former home, Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, where the team played from 1970 to 1996. The venue is also home to the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League.
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History & Stats
Opened
September 21, 1996
Nickname
"The Bank"
Former names
Marine Midland Arena (1996–2000), HSBC Arena (2000–2011), First Niagara Center (2011–2016)
Capacity
Basketball: 19,200 , Concerts: 18,500 , Ice hockey/Lacrosse: 18,595 (1996–1999) , 18,690 (1999–2013) , 19,070 (2013–present) , Wrestling: 16,597
Owner
Erie County (lands owned by the City of Buffalo)
Operator
Buffalo Sabres
Architect
Ellerbe Becket, Bergmann Associates PC
Construction cost
$127.5 million, ($ in dollars)
Broke ground
November 4, 1994
Tenants
Buffalo Sabres (NHL) 1996–present, Buffalo Bandits (NLL) 1996–present, Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team (NCAA) 1996–1998, Buffalo Blizzard (NPSL) 1996–2001, Buffalo Wings (RHI) 1997, Buffalo Destroyers (AFL) 1999–2003
Residents
Buffalo Sabres
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Upcoming
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