FLA Live Arena
Home of the Florida Panthers and the largest arena in Florida.
Amerant Bank Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, United States. It is the home venue for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. It was completed in 1998, at a cost of US$185 million, almost entirely publicly financed, and features 70 suites and 2,623 club seats.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Sunrise, Florida
- Original name
- National Car Rental Center
- Former names
- ['Office Depot Center', 'BankAtlantic Center', 'BB&T Center', 'FLA Live Arena']
- Role
- Home of the Florida Panthers (1998–present)
Lore & Background
The arena opened on October 3, 1998, with a Celine Dion concert. It was originally named the National Car Rental Center, then Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, and FLA Live Arena before becoming Amerant Bank Arena on September 19, 2023. It is currently the largest arena in Florida.
Reader's Guide
The arena has a seating capacity of 19,250 for ice hockey, 20,737 for basketball, and up to 23,000 for concerts. It features 70 suites and 2,623 club seats. The arena floor has 17,000 square feet of space for trade shows and other events.
Did You Know?
- The arena was built in 26 months, despite the architect never having designed a facility in less than 31 months.
- Over 2.3 million man hours were spent on construction without a single injury.
- The arena hosted the 2003 NHL All-Star Game, which featured the first official shootout in NHL history.
- The Florida Panthers clinched the Stanley Cup at the arena in 2024 and again in 2025.
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