List of NBA arenas explained

The following list includes all current and former arenas used by current and defunct teams playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Other information included in this list are arena locations, seating capacities, years opened, and in use.

Intuit Dome is the newest arena in the NBA, which opened in August 2024. The United Center has the highest capacity of any current NBA arena at 20,917. Madison Square Garden is the only current arena not to be named after a corporate sponsor.

Current arenas

ImageArenaLocationTeamCapacityOpenedSeason of first NBA gameRef(s)
American Airlines CenterDallas, TexasDallas Mavericksalign=center 19,200align=center 2001align=center 2001–02[1]
Ball ArenaDenver, ColoradoDenver Nuggetsalign=center 19,520align=center 1999align=center 1999–2000[2]
Barclays CenterBrooklyn, New YorkBrooklyn Netsalign=center 17,732align=center 2012align=center 2012–13[3]
Capital One ArenaWashington, D.C.Washington Wizardsalign=center 20,356align=center 1997align=center 1997–98[4]
Chase CenterSan Francisco, CaliforniaGolden State Warriorsalign=center 18,064align=center 2019align=center 2019–20[5] [6]
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles Lakersalign=center 18,997align=center 1999align=center 1999–2000[7]
Delta CenterSalt Lake City, UtahUtah Jazzalign=center 18,306align=center 1991align=center 1991–92[8]
FedExForumMemphis, TennesseeMemphis Grizzliesalign=center 17,794align=center 2004align=center 2004–05[9]
Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee Bucksalign=center 17,500align=center 2018align=center 2018–19[10]
Footprint CenterPhoenix, ArizonaPhoenix Sunsalign=center 17,071align=center 1992align=center 1992–93[11]
Frost Bank CenterSan Antonio, TexasSan Antonio Spursalign=center 18,418align=center 2002align=center 2002–03[12]
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis, IndianaIndiana Pacersalign=center 17,923align=center 1999align=center 1999–2000[13]
Golden 1 CenterSacramento, CaliforniaSacramento Kingsalign=center 17,583align=center 2016align=center 2016–17[14]
Intuit DomeInglewood, CaliforniaLos Angeles Clippersalign=center 18,000align=center 2024align=center 2024–25[15] [16] [17] [18]
Kaseya CenterMiami, FloridaMiami Heatalign=center 19,600align=center 1999align=center 1999–2000[19]
Kia CenterOrlando, FloridaOrlando Magicalign=center 18,846align=center 2010align=center 2010–11[20] [21]
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit, MichiganDetroit Pistonsalign=center 20,332align=center 2017align=center 2017–18[22]
Madison Square GardenNew York, New YorkNew York Knicksalign=center 19,812align=center 1968align=center 1967–68[23]
Moda CenterPortland, OregonPortland Trail Blazersalign=center 19,441align=center 1995align=center 1995–96[24]
Paycom CenterOklahoma City, OklahomaOklahoma City Thunderalign=center 18,203align=center 2002align=center 2008–09[25]
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouseCleveland, OhioCleveland Cavaliersalign=center 19,432align=center 1994align=center 1994–95[26] [27]
Scotiabank ArenaToronto, OntarioToronto Raptorsalign=center 19,800align=center 1999align=center 1998–99[28] [29]
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans Pelicansalign=center 16,867align=center 1999align=center 2002–03[30]
Spectrum CenterCharlotte, North CarolinaCharlotte Hornetsalign=center 19,077align=center 2005align=center 2005–06[31]
State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Hawksalign=center 17,044align=center 1999align=center 1999–2000[32]
Target CenterMinneapolis, MinnesotaMinnesota Timberwolvesalign=center 18,978align=center 1990align=center 1990–91[33]
TD GardenBoston, MassachusettsBoston Celticsalign=center 19,156align=center 1995align=center 1995–96[34]
Toyota CenterHouston, TexasHouston Rocketsalign=center 18,055align=center 2003align=center 2003–04[35]
United CenterChicago, IllinoisChicago Bullsalign=center 20,917align=center 1994align=center 1994–95[36]
Wells Fargo CenterPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia 76ersalign=center 20,478align=center 1996align=center 1996–97[37] [38]

Map of current arenas

Future or proposed arenas

Arena Team Location Capacity Opening Reference
New Oklahoma City ArenaOklahoma City ThunderTBD2029[39]
76 Place at Market EastPhiladelphia 76ersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania18,5002031[40]

Former arenas

Team[41] ArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Boston Celtics
Hartford Civic Center
XL Center (2007–present)
1975–1995
(occasionally for home games)
16,2941975Hartford, Connecticut[42] [43]
Boston Garden
Boston Madison Square Garden (1928)
1946–199514,8901928Boston, Massachusetts[44] [45]
Boston Arena
Matthews Arena (1982–present)
1946–1947
(partial schedule)
5,900s1910[46]
Brooklyn Nets
New Jersey Nets
New York Nets
New Jersey Americans
Prudential Center2010–201218,7112007Newark, New Jersey[47]
Izod Center
Meadowlands Arena (2015–present)
Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2007)
Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1996)
1981–201020,0491981East Rutherford, New Jersey[48] [49] [50]
Rutgers Athletic Center
Louis Brown Athletic Center (1986–present)
1977–19818,5001977Piscataway, New Jersey[51] [52]
Nassau Coliseum1972–197714,8901972Uniondale, New York[53] [54]
Island Garden1969–19725,2001956West Hempstead, New York[55]
Long Island Arena
Commack Arena
1968–19696,0001957Commack, New York[56] [57]
Teaneck Armory1967–19685,5001936Teaneck, New Jersey[58]
New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden (III)1946–196816,0001925New York City, New York[59]
69th Regiment Armory1946–1960
(partial schedule)
5,0001906[60] [61] [62]
Philadelphia 76ers
Syracuse Nationals
The Spectrum
Wachovia Spectrum (2003–2009)
First Union Spectrum (1998–2003)
CoreStates Spectrum (1994–1998)
1967–199618,1761967Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[63]
Municipal Auditorium1963–196712,0001930[64]
Philadelphia Arena7,0001920[65]
Onondaga War Memorial1951–19636,2301951Syracuse, New York[66]
State Fair Coliseum1949–19517,5001927[67]
Toronto Raptors
Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay Times Forum (2012–2014)
St. Pete Times Forum (2002–2012)
Ice Palace (1996–2002)
2020–202120,5001996Tampa, Florida[68]
SkyDome
Rogers Centre (2005–present)
1995–199928,7081989Toronto, Ontario[69]
Maple Leaf Gardens1997–1999 (for six home games)17,0001931[70]
Copps Coliseum
FirstOntario Centre (2014–present)
1995–1998 (for three home games)18,8001985Hamilton, Ontario[71] [72] [73]
TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Atlanta Hawks
St. Louis Hawks
Milwaukee Hawks
Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Georgia Dome1997–1999 (partial schedule, primary stadium)71,2281992Atlanta, Georgia[74]
Omni Coliseum1972–199716,3781972[75]
Alexander Memorial Coliseum
Hank McCamish Pavilion (2012–present)
Alexander Memorial Coliseum at McDonald's Center (1996–2005)
1997–1999 (partial schedule, secondary stadium)
1968–1972
9,1911956[76]
Kiel Auditorium1955–19689,3001934St. Louis, Missouri[77]
St. Louis Arena
The Checkerdome (1977–1983)
1955–1968
(partial schedule)
20,0001929[78]
Milwaukee Arena
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena (2014–present)
U.S. Cellular Arena (2000–2014)
Wisconsin Center Arena (1998–2000)
MECCA Arena (1974–1995)
1951–195510,7831950Milwaukee, Wisconsin[79]
Wharton Field House1946–19516,0001928Moline, Illinois[80]
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Hornets (original)
Charlotte Coliseum1988–2002 (original Hornets)
2004–2005 (Bobcats)
24,0421988Charlotte, North Carolina[81]
Miami Heat
Miami Arena1988–199915,2001988Miami, Florida[82] [83] [84]
Orlando Magic
Amway Arena
The Arena in Orlando (2006)
TD Waterhouse Centre (1999–2006)
Orlando Arena (1989–1999)
1989–201017,2831989Orlando, Florida[85] [86]
Washington Wizards
Washington Bullets
Capital Bullets
Baltimore Bullets
Chicago Zephyrs
Chicago Packers
US Airways Arena
Capital Centre (1973–1993, 1997–2002)
1973–199718,7561973Lake Arbor, Maryland[87]
Baltimore Civic Center
CFG Bank Arena (2022–present)
Royal Farms Arena (2014–2022)
1st Mariner Arena (2003–2013)
Baltimore Arena (1986–2003)
1989–1997 (partial schedule)
1963–1973
11,2711962Baltimore, Maryland[88]
Chicago Coliseum1962–19637,0001899Chicago, Illinois[89] [90]
International Amphitheatre1961–19629,0001934
TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Stadium1967–199418,6761929Chicago, Illinois[91]
International Amphitheatre1966–19679,0001934[92]
Cleveland Cavaliers
Richfield Coliseum1974–199420,2731974Richfield, Ohio[93]
Cleveland Arena1970–197410,0001937Cleveland, Ohio[94]
Detroit Pistons
Fort Wayne (Zollner) Pistons
The Palace of Auburn Hills1988–201722,0761988Auburn Hills, Michigan[95]
Joe Louis Arena1984–1985 (partial schedule)20,1531979Detroit, Michigan[96] [97]
Pontiac Silverdome
Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium (1975)
1978–198833,0001975Pontiac, Michigan[98]
Cobo Arena1961–197812,1911960Detroit, Michigan[99]
Olympia Stadium1957–196115,0001927[100]
War Memorial Coliseum1952–195710,0001952Fort Wayne, Indiana[101]
North Side High School Gym1948–19523,0001927[102] [103] [104] [105]
Indiana Pacers
Market Square Arena1974–199916,5301974Indianapolis, Indiana[106]
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Indiana Farmers Coliseum (2015–present)
Fairgrounds Coliseum (2014)
Pepsi Coliseum (1998–2014)
1967–197410,0001939[107]
Milwaukee Bucks
Bradley Center
BMO Harris Bradley Center (2012–2018)
1988–201818,7171988Milwaukee, Wisconsin[108] [109]
MECCA Arena (1974–1995)
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena (2014–present)
U.S. Cellular Arena (2000–2014)
Wisconsin Center Arena (1998–2000)
Milwaukee Arena (1968–1974, 1995–1998)
1968–198810,7831950[110]
TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Dallas Mavericks
Reunion Arena1980–200118,2931980Dallas, Texas[111]
Houston Rockets
San Diego Rockets
The Summit
Lakewood Church Central Campus (2003–present)
Compaq Center (1998–2003)
1975–200316,2851975Houston, Texas[112]
Hofheinz Pavilion
Fertitta Center (2018–present)
1971–197510,0001969[113] [114]
San Diego Sports Arena
Pechanga Arena (2018–present)
Valley View Casino Center (2010–2018)
iPayOne Center (2005–2007)
San Diego International Sports Center (1966–1970)
1967–197114,5001966San Diego, California
Memphis Grizzlies
Vancouver Grizzlies
Pyramid Arena2001–200420,1421991Memphis, Tennessee[115]
General Motors Place
Rogers Arena (2010–present)
1995–200119,1931995Vancouver, British Columbia[116]
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Ford Center
Paycom Center (2021–present)
Chesapeake Energy Arena (2011–2021)
Oklahoma City Arena (2010–2011)
2005–2007 (bulk of schedule)19,1642002Oklahoma City, Oklahoma[117]
San Antonio Spurs
Texas Chaparrals
Dallas Chaparrals
Alamodome1993–200220,5571993San Antonio, Texas
HemisFair Arena1973–199316,0571968
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
City Bank Coliseum (2007–2017)
1970–1971
(partial schedule)
11,2001956Lubbock, Texas[118]
Tarrant County Convention Center1970–1971
(partial schedule)
16,0571968Fort Worth, Texas[119]
Moody Coliseum1967–19738,9981956University Park, Texas[120]
Dallas Memorial Auditorium
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (2013–present)
Dallas Convention Center (1973–2013)
1967–19739,8151957Dallas, Texas[121]
TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Denver Nuggets
Denver Rockets
McNichols Sports Arena1975–199917,1711975Denver, Colorado[122]
Denver Auditorium Arena1967–19756,8411908[123]
Denver Coliseum1967–1970
(partial schedule)
9,0001950[124] [125]
Minnesota Timberwolves
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome1989–199050,0001982Minneapolis, Minnesota[126]
Oklahoma City Thunder
Seattle SuperSonics
KeyArena at Seattle Center
Climate Pledge Arena (2021–present)
Seattle Center Coliseum (1962–1994)
1995–2008
1985–1994
1967–1978
17,0721962Seattle, Washington[127]
Tacoma Dome1994–199517,1001983Tacoma, Washington
Kingdome1978–198559,1661976Seattle, Washington
Portland Trail Blazers
Memorial Coliseum
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (2011–present)
1970–199512,8881960Portland, Oregon[128]
Utah Jazz
New Orleans Jazz
Salt Palace1979–199112,6861969Salt Lake City, Utah
Thomas & Mack Center1983–1984
(partial schedule)
18,5001983Paradise, Nevada[129]
Louisiana Superdome
Caesars Superdome (2021–present)
Mercedes-Benz Superdome (2011–2021)
1975–197955,6751975New Orleans, Louisiana[130]
Loyola Field House1974–1975
(partial schedule)
6,5001950[131]
Municipal Auditorium1974–19757,8531934
TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Golden State Warriors
San Francisco Warriors
Philadelphia Warriors
Oracle Arena
Oakland Arena (2005–2006; 2019–present)
The Arena in Oakland (1997–2005)
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1971–1996)
1971–1996; 1997–201919,5961971Oakland, California[132] [133]
San Jose Arena
SAP Center at San Jose (2013–present)
HP Pavilion at San Jose (2002–2013)
Compaq Center at San Jose (2001–2002)
1996–199718,5001993San Jose, California[134] [135]
USF War Memorial Gymnasium1962–19655,3001958San Francisco, California
San Francisco Civic Auditorium
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
1968–1971
1964–1967
7,0001915
Cow Palace1966–1971
1962–1964
12,9531941Daly City, California[136]
Municipal Auditorium1952–196212,0001930Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[137]
Philadelphia Arena1946–1962
(partial schedule 1952–1962)
7,0001920
Los Angeles Clippers
San Diego Clippers
Buffalo Braves
Crypto.com Arena
Staples Center (1999–2021)
1999–202419,0671999Los Angeles, California[138]
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
Honda Center (2006–present)
Pond of Anaheim (1993)
1994–1999
(partial schedule)
18,3361993Anaheim, California[139]
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena1984–199916,1611959Los Angeles, California[140] [141]
San Diego Sports Arena
Pechanga Arena (2018–present)
Valley View Casino Center (2010–2018)
iPayOne Center (2005–2007)
San Diego International Sports Center (1966–1970)
1978–198414,5001966San Diego, California[142]
Maple Leaf Gardens1971–1975
(16 home games)
15,0001931Toronto, Ontario[143]
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium1970–197815,2801940Buffalo, New York[144]
Los Angeles Lakers
Minneapolis Lakers
The Forum
Kia Forum (2022–present)
Great Western Forum (1988–2003)
1967–199917,5051967Inglewood, California[145]
Long Beach Arena1967
(when locked out of Sports Arena)
13,6091962Long Beach, California[146]
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena1960–196716,1611959Los Angeles, California
Minneapolis Armory1959–1960
1947–1959 (partial schedule)
10,0001936Minneapolis, Minnesota[147]
Minneapolis Auditorium1947–195910,0001927[148] [149]
Phoenix Suns
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum1968–199214,8701965Phoenix, Arizona
Sacramento Kings
Kansas City Kings
Kansas City-Omaha Kings
Cincinnati Royals
Rochester Royals
Sleep Train Arena
Power Balance Pavilion (2011–2012)
ARCO Arena (II) (1988–2011)
1988–201617,3171988Sacramento, California[150]
ARCO Arena (I)
Sacramento Sports Arena (1985)
1985–198810,3331985[151]
Kemper Arena
Hy-Vee Arena (2018–present)
Mosaic Arena (2017)
1974–198516,7001974Kansas City, Missouri[152]
Omaha Civic Auditorium1972–1978
(partial schedule)
9,3001954Omaha, Nebraska[153]
Municipal Auditorium1972–19749,2871936Kansas City, Missouri[154] [155]
Cincinnati Gardens1957–197211,0001949Cincinnati, Ohio[156]
Rochester Community War Memorial
Blue Cross Arena at War Memorial (1998–present)
1955–195712,4281955Rochester, New York[157]
Edgerton Park Arena1945–19554,2001892

Defunct teams

TeamArenaYears usedCapacityOpenedLocationRef.
Anderson Packers (1946–1950; 1949–1950 in NBA)The Wigwam1949–19508,9961925Anderson, Indiana[158] [159] [160]
Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954)Baltimore Coliseum1944–19544,5001930Baltimore, Maryland[161]
Chicago Stags
(1946–1950)
Chicago Stadium1946–195018,6761929Chicago, Illinois[162] [163]

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  193. The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex served as the host of the NBA Bubble, when the 2019–20 season resumed.
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  195. T-Mobile Arena hosted three games as part of the In-Season Tournament. While the two semifinals games counted towards the regular season standings, the Final did not.
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  198. Web site: Brett. Ballantini. Stag Party | Bulls Pay Tribute to the Chicago Stags|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/history/stags_060417.html|website=Bulls.com|date=April 17, 2006|access-date=May 24, 2019}}|-! style="background: #ececec;" | Cleveland Rebels (1946–1947)| Cleveland Arena| 1946–1947| 10,000| 1937| Cleveland, Ohio| [163] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Denver Nuggets
    (1948–1950)| Auditorium Arena| 1948–1950| 12,000| 1908| Denver, Colorado| [164] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Detroit Falcons
    (1946–1947)| Detroit Olympia| 1946–1947| Unknown| 1927| Detroit, Michigan|align="center"|[165] [166] [167] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Indianapolis Jets
    Indianapolis Kautskys
    (1948–1949)| Hinkle Fieldhouse| 1948–1949| 15,000| 1928| Indianapolis, Indiana| [168] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Indianapolis Olympians
    (1949–1953)| Hinkle Fieldhouse| 1949–1953| 15,000| 1928| Indianapolis, Indiana| [169] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946–1947)| Duquesne Gardens| 1946–1947| 6,500| 1890| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania| [170] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Providence Steamrollers
    (1946–1949)| Rhode Island Auditorium| 1946–1949| 5,300| 1926| Providence, Rhode Island| [171] |-! style="background: #ececec;" rowspan=2 | Sheboygan Redskins
    Enzo Jels
    (1938–1951)| Sheboygan Municipal Auditorium and Armory| 1942–1951| 3,500| 1942| rowspan=2 | Sheboygan, Wisconsin| [172] |-| Eagle Auditorium| 1938–1942| 1,200| Unknown| |-! style="background: #ececec;" | St. Louis Bombers (1946–1950)| St. Louis Arena
    The Checkerdome (1977–1983)| 1946–1950| 15,000| 1929| St. Louis, Missouri| [173] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Toronto Huskies
    (1946–1947)| Maple Leaf Gardens| 1946–1947| 15,000| 1931| Toronto, Ontario| [174] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Washington Capitols
    (1946–1951)| Uline Arena
    Washington Coliseum (1959–present)| 1946–1951| 7,000| 1941| Washington, D.C.| [175] [176] [177] |-! style="background: #ececec;" | Waterloo Hawks (1948–1951)| The Hippodrome| 1948–1951| 5,155| 1936| Waterloo, Iowa| [178] |}

    Neutral venues

    Neutral Venues
    ArenaLocationDateAttendanceReference
    Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMarch 11, 1953[179] [180]
    Civic ArenaPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFebruary 18, 1964
    December 14, 1964
    January 11, 1965
    February 15, 1966
    November 3, 1966
    January 5, 1967
    February 7, 1967
    February 24, 1967
    March 6, 1967
    December 7, 1972
    December 27, 1972
    January 12, 1973
    February 25, 1973
    March 11, 1973
    March 25, 1973
    [181] [182] [183] [184] [185]
    Charleston, West VirginiaDecember 6, 1965
    February 14, 1966
    [186] [187]
    Memphis, TennesseeDecember 19, 1966
    December 26, 1966
    January 2, 1967
    January 23, 1967
    January 30, 1967
    February 6, 1967
    February 13, 1967
    March 6, 1967
    March 13, 1967
    [188] [189]
    Curtis Hixon HallTampa, FloridaJanuary 16, 1967[190]
    Greensboro Coliseum ComplexGreensboro, North CarolinaJanuary 30, 19677,168[191]
    St. Paul AuditoriumSaint Paul, MinnesotaFebruary 7, 1967[192]
    ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex[193] Bay Lake, FloridaJuly 30–October 11, 2020[194]
    T-Mobile Arena[195] Paradise, NevadaDecember 7-9, 202317,427 (average)[196] [197]

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