Ranking ALL 32 NHL ARENAS (Inside) WORST TO BEST! 2023 Edition

[@JonathanHawkey]

Ranked the NHL Winter Classic Stadiums too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5uoZKmZYqdorck

[@idk57-m4m]

Pls rank goal horns

[@Rick-C-117]

He wants TD Garden to have the old ‘Boston Garden’ yellow seats, but doesn’t like Toronto’s homage to the old Maple Leaf Garden seat colours.

[@Rbk320]

Can you rank every teams history

[@C-mac_in_the_6ix]

I don't understand why care about the seats is Scotia Bank Arena. Once the game starts you can't even see the colour of seats because it's always a sellout.

[@dereksellsmi]

Little Caesar’s Arena has a full sized practice rink 40 ft below the stadium. It contains 300 seats and houses all the Stanley Cup banners.

[@owenposer6720]

Nice

[@Imhunter61]

Only 300 seats

[@TransLivesMatterTLM]

@@Imhunter61 I’d be surprised if there were still 300 wings fans to fill the seats buddy

[@coastaku1954]

@@TransLivesMatterTLM Clearly you've never been to Southwest Ontario

[@UnityOrbit]

Holy shit that is wild

[@zed8083]

Was at Little Caesars Arena a couple years ago, and was blown away, awesome modern rink! The whole complex that they have made with the rink, Ford Field and Comerica in Detroit is just simply amazing! A "stone's" throw away from one another. Parking was great, restaurants were amazing etc. Plus, seats always seem to be available at Little Caesars Arena for a decent price!

[@jerardnorgren3411]

Good description for L.C.A. Captivating.

[@3Torts]

Upper deck has some STEEP stairs though

[@NIGHTBREED3R]

Thank you for this. I will put Detroit on my bucket list.

[@biggamerworld126]

look at a pic of the boston bruins arena now it is way better then the pic he get that was in like 1990

[@jaerockchalk3216]

too bad the teams are ass

[@superadam2112]

Just visited Minnesota’s barn. The whole vibe of the place is immaculate. They have a concourse with every hockey jersey from Minnesota’s High Schools (they truly are the “State of Hockey”). Every time they score, there’s a light tower that shines a red light around. And the theming of everything is almost like a cabin in the middle of the woods. Pretty nice place to visit for a game. 10/10 great barn.

[@jacobblair5016]

My wife and i will be there this March. Can't wait!

[@colinmoninger6311]

Fun fact about Columbus: the Explosion heard from the cannon doesn't occur from the cannon. It's actually an explosion up in the rafters. The cannon is just wired to spark a bit and puff smoke out at the same time as the Explosion in the rafters. It's why when you go to cbj games, no matter where you sit, the Explosion is just as loud no matter how close you are to the cannon

[@HRNUIMCFFC]

Wait…are you serious?! I mean I’m a Flames fan but I love their cannon and its just a sound effect!? Come on columbus😅

[@Attipatty]

@@HRNUIMCFFC There is still a nice big ol concussive blast right in front the cannon, don't think its a fake effect or anything. They just aren't allowed to use the an actual full powder load down low due to its close proximity to fans heads. Remember fans are only like 11 feet from the front that cannon. I sit right there at least 3-5 times a season and you feel the pressure wave hit you. Come up and give it a try sometime.

[@ryanmunoz8976]

SAP center has had major updates the last couple of years. What was not mentioned was the syncing strobe lights located between each seat, they flash during goals and songs in between stops. Plus the lights can change colors. New score board with high resolution. When the sharks are great again SAP will be rocking again. Also Seattle I was very surprised with. I had an awesome experience when I saw a sharks/ kraken game last year. Amazing fans, the upper deck is a bit obstructed, but the non- stop refills on soda was the icing on the cake.

[@Weaponized_Poutine]

I am old enough that when we moved to the states the Sharks were not a thing and then like 2 years later my dad was taking us to the Cow Palace and that felt like a proper 'barn'. Then when the San Jose Arena (at that time) opened it felt so corporate it was going to ask you for a TPS report when you entered (did not help that my dad (under his company) owned a top level suite, I want to say around section 207 until 2005). That said seeing its evolution since has been cool. The best part is there is no such thing as a bad seat there.

[@phreload1]

I was very surprised how bleak the SAP is. Dated and barren. Few amenities. No atmosphere. They always show the glass entranceway on tv intros which is cool but after that there isn’t much to say. Also they force everyone to line up outside until 60 minutes to pick drop so getting inside was jammed with people.

[@malcolmgrant5489]

Save a few unique ones they all look basically the same. A bit weird to rank them then, would be 10x better to rate arenas with atmosphere and fan participation added. Plus what arenas do for playoffs, special things like that. Would love to see a video where everything about an arena is taken into account.

[@MattyCtrains]

Said the same thing, the fact he put UBS so low on this list is strange to me, Most fans I've talked to wish that they had an arena that nice.

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Yup, this video is just as unimaginative as 99% of youtube "content".

[@michaelstrong1364]

Also I think it’s important to consider ease of access to public transportation.

[@craigusselman546]

The old arenas had far more character like Maple Leaf Gardens and the Forum were all unique and quirky most of the modern arenas have a corporate boxy appearance with a few acceptions.

[@michaelstrong1364]

@@craigusselman546 that was said about the old Memorial Arena in Victoria BC. It was a dump with huge amounts of concrete structures that in an earthquake would have killed us. Also I’ve been in the Forum. Another dump. No the new arenas are many times better. Goodbye to the dumps but not the memories; they are priceless.

[@Jordan___A7373]

A little tidbit about The Scosh (5:40) the reason why we have the seat colors like that is to replicate the seating that was at Maple Leaf Gardens. If you look up any interior pics of MLG you can see what The Scosh was aiming for, I think its a nice little nod to MLG to have the seats like that. Only difference is, that the greys (platinums) are at the front. Greys at MLG were the last color in the upper level

[@quinnmalcolm1693]

Should have just went black and grey since you know that's what tv looked like the last time the Leafs won a cup lol

[@waynewalton8798]

@@quinnmalcolm1693 that'd be a funny one but in 1960 they did have color TV and most people were buying color TVs by 1965 and the leafs last one in 1967. So your joke is Off the Mark by 2 years lol 😆

[@tevster1316]

Came here to say this. Glad someone else knows this.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@quinnmalcolm1693 I saw pictures of the last TML Stanley Cup parade in color. They were painted in blueberry juice on the cave walls.😊😊

[@07foxmulder]

@@quinnmalcolm1693Kind of like how your mom always goes back to black when she’s working on the weekends?

[@brandynmokry2258]

As a Denver native, "Ball" arena will always be known as Pepsi Center, however, I currently live just 10 minutes from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, and I couldn't agree with you more that it is the best experience in hockey, every game feels like a playoff game with the energy levels, and also just right outside in Toshiba Plaza, they play the games on multiple jumbotrons, including an outdoor goal horn, which is complementary to attend.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I live down on Tropicana and Boulder highway, so I just cruise up trop and park at the OYO since it's free and drink a few beers on the walk over to t mobile. It's a great arena for both hockey and concerts.

[@TicTacTone2]

UBS Arena at 30 is a crime. Place is beautiful. Amazing place to watch hockey. Not even an Isles fan

[@all0utmetal735]

It’s really not though.. I’ve been there twice. First impression wasn’t great. Second time confirmed my first impression. When you consider the price tag they could’ve done much better

[@tpark2316]

I agree, it's very nice. Comfortable with plenty of leg room. MSG has no room to move or put your legs.

[@untexan]

It looks like they just built a nicer Nassau Coliseum. They could have done a lot better.

[@kcb55]

@@untexanyou obviously never went to the coliseum. It's nothing like it and that's a negative.

[@Krimbopulous]

An INSANE take.

[@hkiller57]

the coyotes playing in ASU stadium reminds me of the chargers playing in the soccer stadium. It was a fun experience for something that we knew would only be around for 2 years. Hopefully the coyotes can get their stadium built fast

[@robertparker6280]

Even though Yotes are not playing at Gila River arena, I was hoping he was going to count that.

[@elliotbegley]

I live near Detroit, and have been lucky to catch games at both The Joe and LCA. While I loved The Joe, I’m really impressed with what they’ve done with the new arena. I was surprised that you didn’t mention everyone’s favorite Red Wing, the organist, Lance Luce!

[@AustinWestbro]

Why would he mention that?… you’re the only person in the world who knows his name…

[@dominicyoungblood-zy3gp]

@@AustinWestbrolance? everyone in detroit loves lance luce

[@charlesalsip6494]

This is basically a guy complaining about the color of the seats in every arena. Take a shot every time he says “iconic”

[@cpmow831]

Right? The ice, acoustics, etc. should be factors

[@cmcwar]

As a long time Red Wings fan, I love Little Caesars Arena. I was worried that it was going to be underwhelming after Joe Louis Arena closed, but man does it look amazing 🤩. Also, T-Mobile Arena looks amazing as well. Great job Vegas 🫡

[@JFreakinWet]

The best part of Little Caesars Arena is the old Olympia stadium letters on the wall inside. They were on the "Old Red Barn" from 1927-1979.

[@nikcolo.7714]

As a habs fan, i'll never get tired to go at the Bell Centre, the atmosphere, the feeling when you get in there , it is so big , 21k seats (the most in the nhl) it is unbelievable, for me its a must for everyone to watch at least 1 game at the Bell Centre to experiment how good it is ! Even at Place Bell in Laval for the Rockets, little bit smaller but the atmosphere and passion the fans have there makes it wonderful

[@tb18761]

Gotta agree. I’m a Bruins fan. But there’s something about that arena in Montreal. It’s the best place to watch a game. Period.

[@wilferrero244]

I'm a Bruins fan and I agree with you. Bell Centre is an amazing place to watch a game, and you guys have the best organ sound in the league

[@nikcolo.7714]

Cool to see that from real hockey fans ! Bell Centre and TD Garden for me are another level

[@BruceLowry]

Habs fan here as well. I've never been to a game at the Bell Centre, went to 2 at the old Forum. I did get the opportunity to skate on the Ice when it was the Molson Centre. That was awesome. Skating on THE ice, seeing the logos at center ice, and looking up at the rafters at all of the retired numbers and Stanley Cup banners. Different perspective when you are looking straight up at the history of the team from ice level.

[@sjsharksfangirl]

Sap Center has a new jumbotron and its huge along with smaller screens inside of it being faced towards the lower decks. Also, the new jumbotron is so huge that they had to raise it up because it was blocking the players' benches completely from the press boxes

[@MikeHoncho610]

As a blues fan, I have to say I’ve always loved watching us play in Dallas. That place has such a cool look and the atmosphere always seems to be top tier

[@kalebkennedy327]

Completely agree with the Staples/Crypto seeming like a little foggy, probably all the fog machines. Honestly love the new giant screens they added in the nose bleeds, the extra info of whose on ice and just random stats, really feels nice

[@TheLinc78]

As a Vegas native it warms my heart seeing The Fortress at the top of your list. Seeing game there is magical. I’ve taken so many people to Knights games just for the experience. I love this place. GO KNIGHTS GO!!!

[@aaronh257]

its on my bucket list to go see a Knights game

[@TheLinc78]

@@aaronh257 just got out from the Colorado game. 7-0! What a game.

[@Littlethelion]

@@AnttyxFunny you say that - one of my first times there Imagine Dragons were the featured guests and Cirque Du Soleil performed at intermission. Just nuts.

[@GoalHornGeek]

Most recently, I’ve gone to PNC Arena (Carolina), Capital One Arena (Washington), and Amalie Arena (Tampa). In terms of seats & view, Carolina definitely wins. I tried to stay in the same relative area when selecting my seats for a good comparison. The seats in Tampa were pretty comfortable but my only issue was that the bowl was very flat so it was hard to see. In Washington, the seats were not well cushioned and were kinda uncomfortable. You could also even feel someone 12 seats down tapping their feet so that was annoying. In Carolina, the seats were well cushioned and the bowl was steeper so it was easier to see. My biggest issue was just that there wasn’t much leg room in the corners

[@Greenemachine3168]

As a Carolina fan, I have to agree. I know that sounds biased, but being from California, I've seen the Shark Tank. I saw MSG while visiting NYC. After watching tour videos from other stadiums and watching all the live games to hear the crowds/announcers/music/etc., I still have to rank PNC Arena as one of the most electric hockey atmospheres I've ever experienced. I've been to about 15 games at this point and its the same consistent experience every time.

[@rcktman0127]

@@Greenemachine3168 I’m going to my first live NHL games in February for the Canes vs the Canadiens and then the Stadium Series game, I can’t wait!!!

[@Lucas6l5]

Hahahaha this loser kid again about failed Carolina 😂😂😂 bro give it up lol it's the worst franchise in the NHL both Carolina and Arizona have the worst teams

[@Greenemachine3168]

@@Lucas6l5 cool.

[@flarrfan]

Been to dozens of games in Tampa (the home team) and quite a few road games...MSG is always a unique and great experience (3 times), and also been to Boston Garden (twice), as well as the Jersey Rock, Cap One, PNC, Staples (when it was still that) and SAP. I concur on the Shark Tank, great place. The others all kind of run together for me, nothing outstanding and nothing big to complain about.

[@Williamthefourth]

ubs is a fabulous arena. bars and food everywhere, the view is perfect and the seats are very spacious (im a big guy and im comfortable). most importantly, there are more bathrooms than any other arena. The coliseum bathroom lines were beyond awful. to set the record straight, barclays is very nice, but was not built for hockey. I saw a concert there and enjoyed myself. A big thing for me is how the place operates. They get the food out quickly and got the train station running on belmont grounds (can easily sit in 2 hours of long island rush hour traffic during the week). I went to the garden and stood on line forever to get my stale pretzel. Now all we need is Barzal to shoot the puck and well be ok

[@cdamm7095]

Yeah the UBS ranking is where I realized this video was basically seat color and scoreboard rankings. UBS also has the fan group badges on the wall, the commentators close to the fans, the whole concourse above the BaO Army where they can do presentations. The arena is incredible and absolutely showcases how good new arenas can be.

[@adrianunser332]

We all figured out this was a "shiny things look pretty" ranking system right off the bat. Glad for that too bc it saved me 30mins of my life lol

[@AnthonyIglio]

Im not sure if for UBS Arena that was the only photo u were loking at but behind where the photo was taken is a standing zone for the Isles Army as well as a huge bar with still great views of the ice

[@codyallan9222]

UBS is easily a top 15 arena! Can’t say I’ve been to New York but just looking at it is state of the arc. But I’m a flames fan and nothing is worse then our rink so everything bf looks state of the arc to me lol

[@kailehtinen5972]

@@codyallan9222 Flames fan too and I went to UBS in March for a random game vs St Louis. It's definitely better than advertised in this video, the standing area is sick you really feel like you've discovered a new perspective for watching a hockey game

[@kevindwyer2064]

Thank you for that. This guy needs to visit it for sure. That will change his opinion.

[@loC2ol]

The Fortress really is a special place to watch games! Very lucky to have it has my home arena and live 25 mins from it and be able to go pretty often!! Having been to many (not all) NHL arenas in my life, it’s by far the nicest and best imo!!! My number 2 is United Center, then lil Caesars then Climate pledge and MSG to round out my top 5!

[@kristin_929]

You commented that you love the inclusion of the team pennants at the Xcel Energy Center. I know you're focusing on the inside of the actual rink area here, but I absolutely love walking around outside the seating area looking at the Minnesota State High School team sweaters that are displayed there; all the school teams, both boys and girls, are represented! Considering the fact that the Minnesota State High School Boys Hockey Tournament games regularly outpace attendance for some actual NHL games, this is a super cool nod to the "State of Hockey".

[@Mr.Buster22]

In addition to that, I didn’t hear him mention the lighthouse in the corner of the arena, which I thought was a cool way to make the arena very unique to any other team’s arena

[@kristin_929]

@@Mr.Buster22 True! And the other crow's nest that has the organ. Do many arenas still have organ music? I'm not sure.

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

@@kristin_929 Organ music is essential for hockey! Sadly the Capitals fired their organist and removed the organ so you either hear death metal or gangsta rap music all the time during breaks and stoppages in action. Fans have to lead their own cheers, which means relying on the Horn Guy and the loud screaming guy ("Goat") as well as Slapshot the giant bird beating a large drum once per game. At least they still do the "Unleash the Fury" video.

[@erat91]

The center ice TV in LCA is so much bigger than you think. Another thing about LCA is the concourse. You literally NEVER wait for a beer, or to use the bathroom. It's so open and enjoyable to be in. There are TVs everywhere, so you never miss what's going on. It's a place you can easily spend 4-5 hours and in my opinion makes it the best arena in the league.

[@simps1121]

Honda Center is the only current NHL arena I have been to, and I was expecting it to be pretty low, so good spot at 31. It definitely feels like an arena built in the early 90s. The exterior especially reflects this 90s aesthetic, as does the concourse area which reminds me of a shopping mall with the use of the patterned tiles on the floors and walls, with the wood trim. It looks very clean and doesn't look old in terms of wear & tear, just out of date style-wise and major mall vibes.

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

The mall vibe for sure in the 90s when it first opened as "The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim". Though at the time, the marble and wood (and all the Disney videos, the cheerleaders and the mascot which was a first for hockey) were definitely upscale compared to the Forum at the time which very much felt like a 1960s-70s vintage gymnasium, suited better for Laker games than Kings games. But the old Forum was definitely exciting in the 1989-94 era with Gretzky playing there, and so we didn't think about how old it was - and it was perfectly suited to Metallica concerts.

[@rachelmorales3870]

I love the Honda center for hockey games. The green ceiling really does it for me. 😂 The new SoFi and Banc of California stadiums have really upped the ante, though.

[@norsegamingtv1686]

The Honda Center is technically the oldest arena in the nhl so of course it's build like it came from the 90s however the owners are upgrading it out and in.

[@jonengler1296]

Went to one game at Honda several years ago, and one of my favorite features there is the goal horn. I've only been to 5 different arenas, but the horn at Honda Center is the loudest goal horn I've ever heard. It's like an atomic subwoofer.

[@thomasjones7918]

@@norsegamingtv1686 Madison Square Garden is the oldest

[@daveblanco8271]

Bell centre hits different. Climate Pledge arena for the Kraken is a beauty too

[@macgyveriii2818]

It was fun to learn that the Mullet Arena is about the same size as an average minor league arena in most Canadian cities...

[@EchoesDaBear]

I know right? I think most of our OHL arenas have at least equivalent, if not more, seating capacity!! Just our Kitchener Rangers Auditorium has 7,777 capacity, and that was built in 1951!

[@coryspang7548]

I was just at Nationwide Arena for a Blue Jackets game. Such a cool experience. This was my first ever NHL experience. Previous hockey games i went to were semipro matches. The Dayton Bombers, who played in the Ervin J. Nutter Center, which is a college basketball venue, and the Dayton Gems, who played in the now-demolished Hara Arena. The Cannon at Nationwide Arena was awesome. I'm satisfied with your ranking and respect your critiques.

[@Ben-sx5xb]

top 5 for me: 1. Montreal Canadiens - Bell Centre 2. Seattle Kraken - Climate Pledge Arena 3. Detroit Red Wings - Little casers arena 4. NY Rangers - Madison Sq Garden 5. Washington Caps - Capital One Arena

[@cody8385]

MSG sucks, so many of the nosebleeds are blocked and have next to no view of the ice

[@brandocalrissian3294]

You really need to see a game at t mobile arena in Las Vegas .it's a great time.

[@cptn-billtremblay3162]

I wonder where you would put Quebec City’s Centre Vidéotron in your list? It is NHL ready, and very modern after all. Without an NHL team I’d put it below the Bell Center but if the Nordiques were to return, I’d say it has the potential to rise above! Hopefully it happens one day!

[@juliansmith4295]

Bell Centre

[@charlespiche6763]

I'm curious too. I would like to know where it would stand in this ranking. Good comment 👍

[@andreprefontaine3824]

centre videotron is cheap lol new arena a like bilions dollar and this one 400 m

[@juliansmith4295]

@@andreprefontaine3824 You base the acceptability of an arena solely on how much it cost?

[@fredpo620]

@@andreprefontaine3824 for your info only 1 arena cost 1billion (NYI) then Dallas 561, Detroit 450, New Jersey 428, Pitts 348 so Videotron Center would be 5th or 6th for construction cost...

[@calcrappie8507]

I've only been to three NHL arenas (old and newer). Metropolitan Sports Center (North Stars), St.Louis Checkerdome and Xcel Energy Center. The North Stars arena had great lighting. No shadows on the ice. Seats were either white, green, black and gold and it was mixed. Nice experience, but rather spartan compared to modern arenas. People were there for the hockey. The St. Louis building was big and old with a great organ. Great fans packed to the high roof. Like being at a big midwest circus. I enjoyed it. Xcel Energy Center is understated beautiful. Reminds me of a tall opera house. Kind of glassy on outside but rock solid inside with cushy seats and very wide concourses. Classy as hell. No clanky plastic seats or slide away stands. All permanent seating. I felt like I should have dressed up for the occasion.

[@RJazz909]

Little Caesar's Arena (The Pizza Palace) also has a small museum dedicated to the Red Wings and the Pistons (our basketball team who shares the arena). In addition to this, all our giant statues of great Red Wings players were saved and brought over from Joe Louis Arena. Along with the manhole covers in the ground each dedicated to a different legendary Wings or Pistons player (think Hollywood walk of fame). And finally, my most favorite feature.... We have the giant sign that once belonged to the first Red Wings arena. From my understanding, shortly after Olympia Stadium was demolished, the giant Olympia sign went missing. Then it reappeared when the Pizza Palace opened up and it is hanging on one of the walls within it. The thing is absolutely massive....over two stories tall and just looks epic with it's white neon features. As I mentioned earlier the Wings share the arena with the Pistons, so if you stay long enough after the Wings game you can watch them start to convert the arena into a basketball court which is super cool to watch. You can also see how they completely rearrange the two merch stores. Literally flipping racks around, flipping over signs that are turnable, changing the LED colors, all that cool stuff Cuz they're also constantly changing the arena back and forth, it's also insanely clean...unlike....Joe Louis.... In it's final years.... Cough perpetually sticky floors cough Oh, and one last thing to note is L.C.A. also hired a local street artist to design and spray paint some Red Wings/Hockeytown art on the outside of the arena. Super cool to see. Going to L.C.A. is absolutely an amazing experience. Food prices suck, but there's always an affordable seat there no matter what, so I think it evens out

[@dominicyoungblood-zy3gp]

don’t forget about lance luce the organist

[@rberry3948]

American Airlines Center is definitely an upgrade from the Star's old home Reunion Arena. At the end of the season and during playoffs the goals would get very slushy. They'd have to stop play frequently to try and fix it. That being said, Reunion was great for crowd noise. It could get really loud! The AAC acoustics just aren't the same. Also T Mobile in Vegas should get a few points deducted for small seats and no cupholders.

[@waryaking]

Who cares about cupholder, you are not in the movies.

[@cajiggle]

The reason why Capital One Arena doesn't have red seats is that they play Wizards and Georgetown Hoyas games there which the Hoyas colors are grey and blue. When it originally opened in 2007 as MCI Center, the Wizards' colors were teal and white. So the dark blue seats made sense. But I agree, red seats would make Caps home games pop.

[@ernesthromada3994]

It opened in 1997, not 2007.

[@davidpeterson6290]

Penguins’ PPG paints center is actually getting an upgraded Jumbotron at the beginning of next season although part of me wishes they would match the gold seats with the gold on their jerseys. I know that was the color gold on their jerseys at the time the stadium was built but I feel like it would help a lot

[@run2fire]

Hopefully they add cup holders to the seats. Unacceptable!

[@shaunw9092]

@@run2fire They still haven't, sadly.

[@Tdawgg23]

New Jumbotron is huge compared to the old one

[@FrogmanKouki]

Another thing to note on Bridgestone Arena @25:00 they have a band stage in the 200 level and have live music during intermissions.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

I worked at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto for 10 years before it’s closing in 1999. The move to the then…Air Canada Centre was certainly a shock and horribly disappointing. That disaster has no soul….no imagination…and no charm. I could only stand working there for a few more years. I can’t imagine any other arena being worse than that dump. God…I miss the Gardens.😢😢

[@NIGHTBREED3R]

I know how u feel. I went to every Leaf home game from 1979-1982. Place was an absolute shít hole but I loved it. The piss troughs were hilarious. 🤣🤣

[@Dan-nt2yb]

@@NIGHTBREED3R …lol. Yeah…that place was built in 1932 for men. Hardly any female washrooms.

[@Censoredbyfscists]

I agree with your take on Scotia bank arena, but nothing will ever compare to watching the leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens. I loved the ancient feel of the place. The washrooms didn’t have urinals. It had a trough that ran around the room.

[@hockeyguy1641]

Bro I would not live with out urinals

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

The old Capital Centre in DC had The Trough, as did the old RFK Stadium in DC and of course Municipal Stadium in Cleveland!

[@dannyarmitage9486]

Maple Leaf Gardens should have stayed open for the Leafs Maple Leaf Gardens is the greatest arena in the world so many memories

[@tomwarden730]

Nothing compares to Maple Leaf Gardens. Went there numerous times and even saw Bobby Orr play there in 1970 when I was a kid. The place was like a museum. Incredible feel to it.

[@coastaku1954]

@@dannyarmitage9486 It still is open, it's a Loblaws grocery store and a rink for Toronto Metropolitan University exists above it. MLG was too small and too ancient, times change, arenas need updating and replacing

[@Jayswager]

As a Calgary flames fan they will renovate the arena with new seats and they might even make a whole new building.

[@AlexChristian]

The first picture you showed of PNC Arena is the old scoreboard. The new scoreboard is great!

[@bobbowie9350]

Honda center is underrated. The ceiling is really cool actually.

[@commonsense8364]

#VegasStrong GO KNIGHTS! This is our year! Best rink in the league, coming into the fortress is an experience every hockey fan should have in their lifetime. Knights fan or not, they put on a show for everyone. Best National Anthem singer too, “Golden Pipes” Carnell Johnson!

[@debtsooB990]

Bolts fan here. Yes, we still use the Tesla coils for intros, each goal, etc etc. Also I had read somewhere that Amalie is one of the few barns left that utilizes a digital theatre organ with exposed pipes. Kristov has been our organist for years and knocks it out of the park every game. They removed 500 seats to install the system and has RGB lighting that changes throughout the game. Plus the 3rd level Biergarten outside that overlooks downtown Tampa and Thunder Alley is an awesome place to grab a beer at during intermission. Location is prime right on the bay in downtown too.

[@ItsGleners]

the seat colour at scotiabank arena is actually a representation of their old arena, Maple Leaf Gardens which had the same seating colour pattern!

[@vinceniederman]

Even As a Flyers Fan I’m Surprised That The Prudential Center is High on The List and Saw a Flyers Devils Game There in 2018 The Arena Wasn’t That Bad

[@alexschneider8494]

As a Blues fan who’s been to many games, I don’t necessarily see anything special about the inner part of the building with the seats and ice. It’s extremely nice and all of the seats have great views even at the very top, but it’s nothing crazy to me. However, where the Enterprise Center really shines IMO is the concessions and stores all around the arena. Also, it’s just very beautiful looking and clean when you walk around it. Lots of the style is nice to look at inside of there, but I don’t think the actual seats and bowl area itself is that great. I would say the big positives in Enterprise Center is the sound, Jumbotron visibility, views from all of the seats, modern/sleek feel, and awesome concession/store/walking area.

[@henrybusch9334]

Nice vid. The Prudential Center actually has the biggest indoor jumbotron in the world. It might not look as big from the pics, but it’s a MONSTER in person

[@oddoyle]

I thought it would be SoFi stadium in LA that would have that record

[@henrybusch9334]

@@oddoyle I think that’s technically defined as a stadium. What I meant to say is biggest Arena Jumbotron in the world. But still, even SoFi isn’t that far off from this monstrous screen 😆

[@bobmoore4010]

So this is a ranking based on a photo of the interior of the arena? How about amenities, concourses, seating comfort, etc.? You know, the stuff that really matters to fans.

[@mikedjock]

Climate pledge arena was so cool when we went. Loved they had a ton of vegetarian/vegan options in the food court too.

[@paulgerber6723]

Surprised in some ways to see Winnipeg arena so high. It started out as an AHL building. Then they had to blow the roof off and expand when we got our team back. Gives it a very tight feel and is real loud even when 15k are screaming. The location down down and exterior add to the vibe. Real tight in the concessions make for a party feel even when you get a beer. I have been at a handful of rinks myself. One is the Sharks. Have to agree its a great time. Wish I was loaded for sure I would make a effort to follow the Jets for a season to every house just to get a feel for them all.

[@numbnutz9398]

The arena was designed from the start to be expanded with an NHL team eventually coming back. Building and running that arena and the Moose successfully with a profit was part of showing the NHL that there was a sustainable hockey market. It was never just an AHL arena. Well I guess it could have been if the NHL denied the Thrashers move🤔 Glad they did😃

[@KungFuBuffalo]

The roof was not blown off/expanded. The building is the same size as when they built it. There have been renos to upgrade quality and they added the loge seats off the upper deck but thats its.

[@DickieisSupaCool]

I flew down from Philly for a Tampa game and the lighting have such a cool arena ngl.

[@LeanMrfuzzles]

Amalie should be higher on this list imo.

[@YoungGunsPodcast]

The Centre Bell will always be number due to the atmosphere

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

agreed, old Chicago Stadium was great back in the 80s.........

[@abakella]

22:17 I was at a Sharks game almost 2 months ago. They lost 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres but I loved SAP Center, it's a great arena. Glad it made the top 10 of this list

[@Vibrant_HEHO]

I never noticed the misty look to La’s stadium, it’s actually pretty cool. I think they’ve got the best goal horn too so I’m sure the atmosphere in there after a goal is top tier. Being La, they’ve gotta have some gorgeous suites that go for a pretty penny though

[@justthefacts6567]

San Jose's shark horn wins out for me. Cheers

[@stevenwagner983]

if you do go to game in seattle make sure to check out the space needle lounge(bar/lounge regardless of where your ticket is) its great! im a kraken STH

[@jessecollingwood1002]

I’ve never been to an arena outside Calgary but it’s been on my bucket list to catch a flames game in another barn decked out in my flames gear. Unfortunately the schedule this year is a bit too wonky to catch one up in Edmonton but I’m still heading up Jan 7 for the avs game. My son is a big oilers fan so it’s going to be a first for us both. I’m pretty excited to see how nice that arena is.

[@hurdlerl-]

how'd you like it?

[@jessecollingwood1002]

@@hurdlerl- great arena. Good site lines. But that upper concourse gets jammed up really bad. Too many people for such a small area. Need to use the washroom between periods? Good luck. But I loved all the memorabilia and the outdoor skating area.

[@NIGHTBREED3R]

Love the Wells Fargo centre. I always love following the Habs to Philadelphia. Great seats, AWESOME food. They bring it right to your seat. Love the Philly fans. Nothin but respect.👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaynkGaming]

Watching a game at the fortress is next level the energy is so electric

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

I remember when I went to go see Iron Maiden live at the Scotiabank Centre about 7 years ago. Part of it could have been that I was just at the Centre Bell in Montreal 2 nights prior and the scale of that place, for a seemingly small building on the outside, just flat out blew me away, but the Scotiabank (then called the Air Canada Centre) was really disappointing. It seemed weirdly... cluttered, if that makes sense? There wasn't much of an atmosphere in the building. It seemed overly bland and it didn't help that the colouring of the seats was really ass too.

[@cadenswedgan91]

I was at the Habs vs Kraken game that recently happened it was amazing at Climate Pledge Arena

[@subman721]

15:18. The reason the lighting is like that in The Crypt. Is because the Primary Tennant the Los Angeles Lakers do Blackout lighting during games. Meaning only the court has lighting aimed at it. The darker seats help keep the building dark. This is a tradition that goes back to their days at the Great Western Fourm.

[@ryanchan3299]

Oilers fan here. Bell Centre is a place I gotta catch a game!

[@pjp7259]

I couldn’t agree with you more. I was so upset when they changed the color of the seats at the Boston Garden!!

[@MegaBrendan16]

in regards to Wells Fargo Center former Flyers trainer Jim McCrossin who happens to be my uncle got diagnosed with terminal cancer due to his office was next to where the zamboni machines were and he and another trainer got diagnosed with cancer, and my uncle is suing Comcast who owns the Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center, and he has been getting treatment for the last 2 and a half years in Cleveland, and their new head coach Tortorella berated and verbally abused my uncle, and I heard a story that a zamboni driver died from operating the zambonis due to its chemicals it's just ashame that my uncle has to through this

[@freezerburnpunk2]

Happy to see the Climate Pledge (formerly Key) Arena in Seattle make it to 3rd place. Wish you would have included a photo of them 'release the kraken' at the start of their games. And I know this is outside of the arena, but since it's in the Seattle Center, next door is the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of Pop Culture, Pacific Science Center, a bunch of theatre houses, and the fountain. So it's a fun place to go spend the day before a game as well.

[@samssportsshop]

UBS arena is great it should be inside the top 20 at least

[@jackknights5990]

Bridgestone is amazing as a hawks fan I loved the experience the arena is always full that’s for sure!

[@Shubdogg]

I believe the scoreboard at ppg paints arena will be replaced with a newer and bigger one next season, along with the ring boards and the sound system as well.

[@run2fire]

I hope they put in cup holders

[@dnoskk]

bro your content just keeps showing on my recommended and i watch every single time haha love it keep up the interesting videos and hot takes

[@cbjfan99]

Nationwide's cannon fires at 105 dB. Shock and awe

[@ovalvox7888]

Great job. Can you do the original six and expansion arenas next? All the defunct ones?

[@thomaslogan4728]

You should do more research on the facilities. The sabers have one of the best facilities in the NHL it is connected to the Harbor center that has 2 more rinks

[@mrfahrenheit1327]

This video basically boils down to the color of the seats.

[@Piper_____]

Can confirm, CPA is a great place to catch a game. The main level concourse is great, even if the ground level one is a bit narrow around the outside. There are huge LED screens all throughout the arena showing underwater scenes and relevant stats and announcements and stuff, and the signage is great. My one complaint is the seats… they’re not the most comfortable or roomy seats out there, that’s for sure. Another small detail that you might not have noticed: there’s an eye projected onto the pillar outside of the window, and it looks almost like the kraken is wrapped around the entire arena. Sometimes they also project Bigfoot there, LOL. There are almost no bad seats, save the ones behind the press boxes which can’t see the twins (the Jumbotrons). There are TVs there though so they can see what’s going on.

[@rodneylynn1977]

You need to see a game in Seattle. The experience is incredible.

[@tricolore31]

Amazing video love the commentary

[@g_holter_1052]

Definitely agree with Vegas #1. An experience worth checking out if one has the opportunity. Crazy atmosphere! Not to mention, there's a shake shack!!

[@natalieloveshockey]

i always feel so honored to be a nyr fan in nyc be able to go to games at msg. yes its been the only arena ive been to but from the looks of all the others and the vibes ive seen, msg just feels the best. like that place holds sm history for both the rangers and the knicks

[@cdamm7095]

When you rated UBS as 30 I realized this video should’ve been titled, “I rank seat color and scoreboards of NHL arenas.” Ah well.

[@maskedmarvel]

Except he didn't even do that right. Claims the flyers scoreboard isn't innovative, when it is literally one of a kind

[@TMBpk]

Honestly when he ranked Toronto at 30 I just turned it off. Guy has no clue what he's trying to compare. The goal posts move depending on what city he's talking about.

[@SatansPooper]

UBS Arena deserves to be much farther up this list just for its outdoor lounge and smoking area. The rink is cool but the concourse is where this arena shines.

[@all0utmetal735]

You also forgot to mention the Chase bridges at MSG. Completely unique addition to any arena. The viewing is fantastic and the engineering of it is pretty incredible.

[@thearmyofgreatness]

Msg is ok. It goes on reputation now

[@all0utmetal735]

@Samuel zambie yea but how did it get that reputation? Exactly. Place is dope lol. MSG still lives up to it. It’s gorgeous.

[@thearmyofgreatness]

@@all0utmetal735 its too business for me. Rich businessmen buy up the lower section and suck the life out of it

[@all0utmetal735]

@Samuel zambie I get it. But I think the point of the video was to judge arenas based on aesthetics. Not energy.

[@austinheanue5209]

@@all0utmetal735 best arena in hockey

[@lilscho]

i kind of agree with the black seats thing at td garden, because the yellow seats were so good. but i think the black helps the fan jerseys stand out more than the yellow did.

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

One thing I learned when the penguins got their new arena was how "cookie cutter" most of the rinks have become. Only thing that seems to set them apart anymore is the capacity. The penguins had an arena that was literally an igloo which suited our team SO well,then we got this box of an arena that looked just like everyone elses

[@altjacobs]

Penguins have absolutely nothing to do with igloos, the people who would build and survive in igloos are on the other side of the planet from penguins

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

@Zach Jacobs I got nothing for u man. I literally don't know how to respond to that level of stupid

[@altjacobs]

@@BMWiE-lz3nu I'll help Mr. Car. Look up who built igloos in the past. Look up where they lived/live. Then look up where penguins live. Do a little bit of calculating. Then get back to me.

[@BMWiE-lz3nu]

@Zach Jacobs u don't need to continue man..I understand that you're really dumb

[@altjacobs]

@@BMWiE-lz3nu But did you look up where penguins live?

[@tricolore31]

Love the rank videos man keep it up

[@jlo2o199]

Love how the hurricanes with the lights off looks like their logo. the eye of the storm

[@Jay9999]

Calgary's Saddle dome is still revolutionary. No one anywhere has been able to create a stable curved roof. And we did it in 1983. The building inside is incredible. So solid so well made. We need a new building to compete with Edmonton. It's time to to build a new building.

[@Mike-pn8ln]

Calgary new mayor ruined that in 2021 by changing parts of the deal that were in place before her useless ass

[@brandocalrissian3294]

T mobile arena is awesome. I went to 8 games this season. Concerts are amazing there as well, I saw TOOL there last year and the sound and lighting was top notch. I'm so glad we have the NHL in Las Vegas.

[@daveminion6209]

ranking jerseys, esp throwback, etc great channel, great content -- keep up great work !!!!

[@the_salty_pudding355]

T-Moblie arena is amazing❤

[@seanpoulos7546]

Been to a few areas across the us. Msg, the rock, Honda center, capital one arena, and now defunct continental arena. To say msg is some kind of heavenly place is delusional. I have been to college basketball games, hockey games, now defunct ringlin brothers circus, and even concerts there. How this place made it to the top 10 is beyond me. Updates cannot change the smell of this venue; parking is terrible unless you take the subway(which for sure is super convenient, with the stop literally under the arena) and the circus style roof that looks like a cheap love motel from the ‘70’s. Jumbo tron isn’t even league with anything past the early 2000’s. This place needs to be razed, and a new arena placed apon the ashes. I get msg is iconic, but I truly believe it’s time to have a do over on the ENTIRE BUILDING. And ( I haven’t been since pre Covid) please for the love of the gods…replace the glass for NHL games. Last time I went it was so scratched up seated against the glass it was like watching a Japanese censored porno! I couldn’t all forward from defencman because the glass was from I guess the original 6 days lol. I’m love msg, but time for a REAL UPDATE GUYS

[@BSgaimer]

I've been to three NHL arenas: Capital One Arena (Washington DC), Bridgestone Arena (Nashville), and Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle). All three are great arenas, but Climate Pledge is by far the best of them, and I definitely want to revisit for another Capitals (my favorite team) vs Kraken game at some point.

[@noot6230]

UBS has a subway design on the concourse, so everything near the actual ice is kinda meh but the concourse is gorgeous

[@DDMiniFarm]

You definitely need to come see a Predators Game. Yes we have a great arena but the atmosphere during the game is so much fun. (especially when the Preds are winning)

[@fatraccoonman]

I miss going to games in San Jose when I had season tickets. I've since moved. I remember when the Sharks played their first two seasons at the Cow Palace in Daly City before SAP Center opened. Back in 2007, SAP Center lost power roughly half an hour before game time. It was the season opener against Boston. They didn't upgrade the electric portion of the building after all the other upgrades. It was actually fun seeing the game played without all the in-game extras and music. Just the game.

[@wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065]

The upper bowl at MSG is deceptively pushed wayyyy back so that the last five rows make you feel like you're watching the game from New Jersey. And, as much as I appreciate the iconic ceiling, did you know that it slopes DOWN toward center ice, almost like a circus tent roof bowing inward? If you're in the upper rows of the second level you cannot see the person sitting across from you on the other side of the arena because of the way the ceiling drops. In fact, from those upper rows you're actually looking DOWN at the scoreboard.

[@amagilegacy3335]

I really don't like the sky bridge obstructing the jumbotron view too if you're sat too far back

[@SKR75]

MSG=overrated

[@donnitagalland971]

I love Nationwide Arena, not a bad seat in the house. Plus, their practice ice is in the Arena, and its open to the public.

[@davezalinko1354]

I’m from Canada, have been to Vancouver, Calgary, all the California arenas, Madison Square Garden, Dallas, and Tampa. Honda Centre was very cold, and not much to look at. Staples was like you said very dark. Looked like dry ice floating around the arena. Very nice IMO though. SAP was boring, very plain. Canadian arenas weren’t nothing to right home about. Calgary needs a new one. MSG had just done it’s renovations, found the leg room very tight to the next seat. Tampa and Dallas was my fav. Tampa was rocking, pregame outside with music, etc. Inside super nice. Dallas was a good time, liked the inside. Great video you put together.

[@oddity4all2see]

I'm glad Philly is 5th. And yes, it's the greatest vibe. I've been going there since it opened. But the spectrum was something special. Anyone 40 and over in Philly would agree. I saw Gretzky and lemeuix play there. The history and pride is amazing

[@quads5839]

you have to be an islanders fan to see the cool stuff, we have many sweets, and a bar in the arena, we also have a place where the blue and orange army sit. its sick