KeyBank Center
About KeyBank Center
- Arena NameKeyBank Center
- LocationBuffalo, NY, USA
- Construction Year1996
- Capacity19 070
- TeamsBuffalo Sabres (NHL)
- Former names: - Crossroads Arena (1996-1996) - Marine Midland Arena (1996–1999) - HSBC Arena (2000–2011) - First Niagara Center (2011-2016)
KeyBank Center is an NHL arena located in Buffalo, NY, USA, opened in 1996 with a seating capacity of 19 070. It serves as the home venue for Buffalo Sabres, hosting NHL regular-season games, playoffs, and other league events.
The arena is designed to meet professional standards for players, media, and spectators, and functions as the central hub for the organization's on-ice activities and fan engagement.