If you’re a hockey fan, there’s no better place to be in Western New York other than the KeyBank Center.
The KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in Buffalo, new York. It is Western New York’s largest indoor arena with seating for over 19,000 guests.
It has served as home for the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres since 1996 as well as the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League.
Over the years, the KeyBank Center has hosted a variety of notable events from NHL drafts to Stanley Cup Championship Games. In February of 2025, the first ever Professional Women’s Hockey League game in Buffalo will be played in this arena! Additionally, it has seen many NCAA and MAAC tournaments, professional wrestling events and concerts!
From sports to music to comedy shows — there’s no shortage of events at the KeyBank Center.
Here’s a look at some of this year’s:
View the full calendar here.
The stadium first opened in 1996 as Crossroads Arena replacing Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. Throughout the years it has had small renovations and additions. In 1999, nearly 100 seats were added, raising the arena’s capacity. In 2003, the original glass boards around the arena were replaces with clear plastic which give when players hit into them.
In 2011, brand new lockers were installed, new concession stands, décor and more. In 2012 they created the Tops Market Alumni Plaza in the space between the entrance pavilion and the parking ramp. All Buffalo Sabres players, past and present, are featured on plaques along the bricks and the centerpiece is a 10′ high bronze statue of The French Connection.
No matter what even you’re attending, there’s plenty of food options at the arena. From traditional offerings available at most sporting events to more specialty items. In-seat food and beverage service is available to Club seat patrons on the 200 level during Sabres games, as an added bonus!
The 1970 Club offers a pre-game buffet for $50 per person and then all your favorite gameday concessions during first intermission. Dessert and coffee are available during the second intermission. The Club opens an hour and a half before puck drop and is only available during Sabres games.
The arena is located at 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203.
Experience this unforgettable attraction via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Street Station in Buffalo—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount!
