HOCKEY TRAVEL
Arena guides, road trip planning, and where to watch hockey around the world.
Toronto, ON
🏙️Scotiabank Arena (Leafs), Coca-Cola Coliseum ( Marlies)
The hockey capital of North America. Two NHL arenas within walking distance downtown.
Montreal, QC
🏒Bell Centre (Canadiens)
Hockey history on every block. The Forum site is now a shopping complex — still worth a visit.
Boston, MA
🎓TD Garden (Bruins)
College hockey rivalries run deep here. Catch a Harvard-Yale game at Matthews Arena.
Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
❄️Xcel Energy Center (Wild)
The State of Hockey. Minnesota has produced more NHL players per capita than any US state.
Detroit, MI
🏚️Little Caesars Arena (Red Wings)
Original Six. The old Joe Louis Arena site is now redeveloped. Little Caesars is the new home.
New York, NY
🗽Madison Square Garden (Rangers), UBS Arena (Islanders)
Two NHL teams, two very different arenas. MSG is iconic; UBS Arena has better sightlines.
Chicago, IL
🌃United Center (Blackhawks)
Madhouse on Madison. The city that invented the penalty box and built hockey culture in the US heartland.
Tampa, FL
🌴Amalie Arena (Lightning)
The warm-weather hockey experiment that worked. Arena is walkable to downtown hotels and restaurants.
ARENA TIPS
Book hotel blocks early
NHL arenas are in city centers — hotels fill fast on game nights.
Bring a jersey
You'll fit in better and might make friends in the concourse.
Skip the standing-room only
If you're traveling for the experience, a real seat is worth the upgrade.
Explore the neighborhood
Every arena has pre-game bars and restaurants worth trying.