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HSBC Arena Information
Located on Buffalo's waterfront, HSBC Arena is Western New York's premier sports and entertainment facility. Primarily known as the home of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres, HSBC Arena is a state-of-the-art venue that was designed with all kinds of live entertainment in mind. HSBC Arena hosts the best concerts, ice shows, sporting events, and family shows entertaining audiences of all ages. Since the grand opening on September 21, 1996, more than 11 million people have attended the wide variety of events held at HSBC Arena.
HSBC Arena is also home to the National Lacrosse League's Buffalo Bandits, and has hosted national profile events such as the 1999 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, the 2000, 2004 and 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, the 2003 NCAA "Frozen Four" Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship and much more.
The Sabres Store is one of the largest in-arena stores in the NHL. Over 5,000 square feet filled with your favorite gear and accessories. Look for an expanded line of merchandise for men, women and children. We offer Sabres jerseys, other NHL team merchandise, outerwear, gifts and great accessories for home and office. The Sabres Store also features Bandits' Lacrosse and Buffalo Bisons' Hockey merchandise.
The Sabres Store Hours: HSBC Arena
Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone Number: (716) 855-4180 in the Buffalo Area
Toll Free: (877) 855-4140
Open for all Sabres and Bandit's home games: The store remains open for a 1/2 hour after the games.
Opened: September 21, 1996 as Marine Midland Arena.
Name changed: March 17, 1999 to HSBC Arena.
First Hockey Game: Sabres vs. Toronto September 21, 1996 (Pre-Season)
First Concert: The Goo Goo Dolls -September 28, 1996
Seating Capacities:
Hockey- 18,690
Concerts- 18,500
Basketball- 19,200
Private Suites: 80
Home of: Buffalo Sabres NHL
Buffalo Bandits NLL
Garage Parking Spaces: 1,100.
Owner:
Buffalo Sabres-Thomas B. Golisano
Arena- Controlled by the Sabres, but owned by Erie County because it is on city land.
Cost: $127.5 million - private and public financing.
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