Longest Tenancies at NBA Arenas

The 104 longest stretches a team has called one of these NBA arenas home, one row per team at a venue. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden ran 58 years.

Ranked
104
At #1
58
Madison Square Garden
States and provinces
29
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Longest Tenancies at NBA Arenas

Longest Tenancies at NBA Arenas
Rank Venue Location Team(s) Capacity Opened Years
#1 Madison Square Garden New York, New York New York Knicks (1968–present) 19,812 1968 58
#2 Boston Garden Boston, Massachusetts Boston Celtics (1947–1995) 14,448 1928 48
#3 Oakland ArenaOracle Arena (2006–2018); The Arena in Oakland (1997–2005); Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena (1966–1996) Oakland, California Golden State Warriors (1972–2019) 19,596 1966 47
#4 Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota Timberwolves (1991–present) 19,356 1990 35
#5 Delta CenterVivint Arena (2020–2022); Vivint Smart Home Arena (2015–2019); EnergySolutions Arena (2006–2014); Salt Lake Ice Center (2002–2002) Salt Lake City, Utah Utah Jazz (1992–present) 19,911 1991 34
#6 Mortgage Matchup CenterFootprint Center (2021–2024); Phoenix Suns Arena (2020–2020); Talking Stick Resort Arena (2015–2019); US Airways Center (2006–2014); America West Arena (1992–2005) Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Suns (1993–present) 19,023 1992 33
#7 Kia ForumThe Forum presented by Chase (2014–2021); The Forum (2004–2013); Great Western Forum (1988–2002) Inglewood, California Los Angeles Lakers (1968–1999) 17,500 1967 31
#7 Rocket ArenaRocket Mortgage FieldHouse (2019–2024); Quicken Loans Arena (2005–2018); Gund Arena (1994–2004) Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers (1995–present) 20,562 1994 31
#7 United Center Chicago, Illinois Chicago Bulls (1995–present) 23,500 1994 31
#10 Moda CenterRose Garden (1995–2012) Portland, Oregon Portland Trail Blazers (1996–present) 19,441 1995 30
#10 TD GardenTD Banknorth Garden (2005–2008); FleetCenter (1995–2004) Boston, Massachusetts Boston Celtics (1996–present) 18,624 1995 30
#12 BMO Harris Bradley CenterBradley Center (?–2011) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Bucks (1989–2018) 18,850 1988 29
#12 Xfinity Mobile ArenaWells Fargo Center (2010–2024); Wachovia Center (2003–2009); First Union Center (1998–2002); CoreStates Center (1996–1997) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia 76ers (1997–present) 20,328 1996 29
#14 Capital One ArenaVerizon Center (2006–2016); MCI Center (1997–2005) Washington, District of Columbia Washington Wizards (1998–present) 20,674 1997 28
#14 CoreStates SpectrumThe Spectrum (?–1993) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia 76ers (1968–1996) 18,168 1967 28
#14 Meadowlands ArenaIzod Center (2007–2015); Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2006); Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1995) East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey Nets (1982–2010) 20,049 1981 28
#14 The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Michigan Detroit Pistons (1989–2017) 22,076 1988 28
#18 Compaq CenterThe Summit (?–1997) Houston, Texas Houston Rockets (1976–2003) 16,285 1975 27
#18 Sleep Train ArenaARCO Arena (?–2010); Power Balance Pavilion (2011–2011) Sacramento, California Sacramento Kings (1989–2016) 17,317 1988 27
#20 Ball ArenaPepsi Center (1999–2019) Denver, Colorado Denver Nuggets (2000–present) 19,155 1999 26
#20 Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois Chicago Bulls (1968–1994) 18,676 1929 26
#20 Crypto.com ArenaStaples Center (1998–2020) Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Lakers (2000–present) 19,060 1999 26
#20 Gainbridge FieldhouseBankers Life Fieldhouse (2011–2020); Conseco Fieldhouse (1999–2010) Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Pacers (2000–present) 18,165 1999 26
#20 Kaseya CenterMiami-Dade Arena (2023–2023); FTX Arena (2021–2022); American Airlines Arena (1999–2020) Miami, Florida Miami Heat (2000–present) 16,500 1999 26
#20 State Farm ArenaPhilips Arena (1999–2017) Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Hawks (2000–present) 19,445 1999 26
#26 Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Pacers (1974–1999) 16,530 1974 25
#27 American Airlines Center Dallas, Texas Dallas Mavericks (2002–present) 19,200 2001 24
#27 Crypto.com ArenaStaples Center (1998–2020) Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Clippers (2000–2024) 19,060 1999 24
#27 McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado Denver Nuggets (1975–1999) 16,600 1975 24
#27 Omni Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Hawks (1972–1996) 16,181 1972 24
#27 Veterans Memorial ColiseumMemorial Coliseum (1960–2010) Portland, Oregon Portland Trail Blazers (1971–1995) 12,000 1960 24
#32 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Suns (1969–1992) 14,870 1965 23
#32 Frost Bank CenterAT&T Center (2006–2022); SBC Center (2002–2005) San Antonio, Texas San Antonio Spurs (2003–present) 18,581 2002 23
#32 Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans Arena (1999–2013) New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans Pelicans (2003–present) 16,867 1999 23
#32 US Airways ArenaCapital Centre (?–1992); USAir Arena (1993–1995) Largo, Maryland Washington Bullets (1974–1997) 18,756 1973 23
#36 Toyota Center Houston, Texas Houston Rockets (2004–present) 18,023 2003 22
#37 FedExForum Memphis, Tennessee Memphis Grizzlies (2005–present) 18,119 2004 21
#37 Scotiabank ArenaAir Canada Centre (1998–2017) Toronto, Ontario Toronto Raptors (1999–2020) 19,800 1999 21
#39 Amway ArenaOrlando Arena (?–1998); The Arena in Orlando (2006–2006); TD Waterhouse Centre (1999–2005) Orlando, Florida Orlando Magic (1990–2010) 15,077 1989 20
#39 Madison Square Garden New York, New York New York Knicks (1947–1967) 18,496 1925 20
#39 Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas Dallas Mavericks (1981–2001) 17,007 1980 20
#39 Spectrum CenterTime Warner Cable Arena (2008–2015); Charlotte Bobcats Arena (2005–2007) Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Hornets (2006–present) 19,077 2005 20
#43 HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas San Antonio Spurs (1974–1993) 16,057 1968 19
#43 Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers (1975–1994) 20,273 1974 19
#43 UW–Milwaukee Panther ArenaU.S. Cellular Arena (1998–2013); Wisconsin Center Arena (1995–1997); MECCA Arena (1974–1994); Milwaukee Arena (1950–1973) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1988) 12,700 1950 19
#46 Paycom CenterChesapeake Energy Arena (2011–2020); Oklahoma City Arena (2010–2010); Ford Center (2002–2009) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–present) 18,203 2002 17
#47 Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Hornets (1989–2005) 24,042 1988 16
#47 Huntington PlaceTCF Center (2019–2021); Cobo Center (2010–2018); Cobo Hall (1960–2009) Detroit, Michigan Detroit Pistons (1962–1978) 12,191 1960 16
#49 Kia CenterAmway Center (2010–2022) Orlando, Florida Orlando Magic (2011–present) 18,846 2010 15
#50 Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Royals (1958–1972) 10,208 1949 14
#50 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Clippers (1985–1999) 16,161 1959 14
#52 Barclays Center New York, New York Brooklyn Nets (2013–present) 17,732 2012 13
#53 Climate Pledge ArenaKeyArena (1995–2017); Seattle Center Coliseum (1964–1994); Washington State Coliseum (1962–1963) Seattle, Washington Seattle SuperSonics (1996–2008) 18,000 1962 12
#53 Kiel AuditoriumMunicipal Auditorium (1934–1942) Saint Louis, Missouri St. Louis Hawks (1956–1968) 9,300 1934 12
#55 Minneapolis Auditorium Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Lakers (1949–1960) 10,000 1927 11
#55 Salt Palace Salt Lake City, Utah Utah Jazz (1980–1991) 10,725 1969 11
#55 Upstate Medical University ArenaOncenter War Memorial Arena (2000–2019); Onondaga County War Memorial (1951–1999) City of Syracuse, New York Syracuse Nationals (1952–1963) 8,000 1951 11
#58 Hy-Vee ArenaKemper Arena (1974–2017) Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City Kings (1975–1985) 19,500 1974 10
#58 Miami Arena Miami, Florida Miami Heat (1989–1999) 17,000 1988 10
#60 Baltimore ArenaBaltimore Civic Center (?–1985) Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore Bullets (1964–1973) 11,183 1962 9
#60 Climate Pledge ArenaKeyArena (1995–2017); Seattle Center Coliseum (1964–1994); Washington State Coliseum (1962–1963) Seattle, Washington Seattle SuperSonics (1968–1977) 18,000 1962 9
#60 Golden 1 Center Sacramento, California Sacramento Kings (2017–present) 18,500 2016 9
#60 Philadelphia Civic Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Warriors (1953–1962) 9,600 1930 9
#60 Pontiac SilverdomePontiac Metropolitan Stadium (1975–1975) Pontiac, Michigan Detroit Pistons (1979–1988) 33,000 1975 9
#65 Alamodome San Antonio, Texas San Antonio Spurs (1994–2002) 65,000 1993 8
#65 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, Michigan Detroit Pistons (2018–present) 20,332 2017 8
#67 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York Buffalo Braves (1971–1978) 16,433 1940 7
#67 Climate Pledge ArenaKeyArena (1995–2017); Seattle Center Coliseum (1964–1994); Washington State Coliseum (1962–1963) Seattle, Washington Seattle SuperSonics (1986–1993) 18,000 1962 7
#67 Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Bucks (2019–present) 17,341 2018 7
#67 Kingdome Seattle, Washington Seattle SuperSonics (1978–1985) 59,166 1976 7
#71 Baltimore Coliseum Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore Bullets (1948–1954) 4,500 1939 6
#71 Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco Civic Auditorium (1916–1991); San Francisco Exposition Auditorium (1915–1915) San Francisco, California San Francisco Warriors (1965–1971) 7,000 1915 6
#71 Chase Center San Francisco, California Golden State Warriors (2020–present) 18,000 2019 6
#71 Denver Auditorium Arena Denver, Colorado Denver Rockets (1968–1974) 6,841 1908 6
#71 Edgerton Park Arena City of Rochester, New York Rochester Royals (1949–1955) 4,200 1892 6
#71 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Lakers (1961–1967) 16,161 1959 6
#77 Corteva ColiseumIndiana Farmers Coliseum (2014–2024); Fairgrounds Coliseum (2012–2013); Pepsi Coliseum (1991–2011); Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum (1939–1990) Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Pacers (1968–1973) 6,800 1939 5
#77 Martin Luther King Jr ArenaPhiladelphia Arena (1920–1979) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Warriors (1947–1952) — 1920 5
#77 Moody ColiseumSMU Coliseum (1956–1964) University Park, Texas Dallas Chaparrals (1968–1973) 7,000 1956 5
#77 Rogers ArenaGeneral Motors Place (1995–2009) Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver Grizzlies (1996–2001) 18,422 1995 5
#77 San Diego International Sports CenterSan Diego Sports Arena (?–1970) San Diego, California San Diego Clippers (1979–1984) 12,000 1966 5
#82 Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, New York New York Nets (1973–1977) 16,170 1972 4
#82 Scotiabank ArenaAir Canada Centre (1998–2017) Toronto, Ontario Toronto Raptors (2022–present) 19,800 1999 4
#82 Uline Arena Washington, District of Columbia Washington Capitols (1947–1951) 8,000 1941 4
#82 War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne Pistons (1953–1957) 10,480 1952 4
#86 Caesars SuperdomeMercedes-Benz Superdome (2011–2020); Louisiana Superdome (1975–2010) New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) 75,167 1975 3
#86 Chicago Stadium Chicago, Illinois Chicago Stags (1947–1950) 18,676 1929 3
#86 Cleveland Arena Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers (1971–1974) 10,000 1937 3
#86 Fertitta CenterHofheinz Pavilion (1969–2016) Houston, Texas Houston Rockets (1972–1975) 10,000 1969 3
#86 Hinkle FieldhouseButler Fieldhouse (1928–1965) Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis Olympians (1950–1953) 9,100 1928 3
#86 Jersey Mike's ArenaLouis Brown Athletic Center (1986–2018); Rutgers Athletic Center (1977–1985) Piscataway Township, New Jersey New Jersey Nets (1978–1981) 8,000 1977 3
#86 North Side High School Gym Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne Pistons (1949–1952) 3,000 1927 3
#86 Olympia Stadium Detroit, Michigan Detroit Pistons (1958–1961) 15,000 1927 3
#86 Philadelphia Civic Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia 76ers (1964–1967) 9,600 1930 3
#86 San Diego International Sports CenterSan Diego Sports Arena (?–1970) San Diego, California San Diego Rockets (1968–1971) 12,000 1966 3
#86 St. Louis ArenaCheckerdome (1977–1982) Saint Louis, Missouri St. Louis Bombers (1947–1950) 14,200 1929 3
#86 UW–Milwaukee Panther ArenaU.S. Cellular Arena (1998–2013); Wisconsin Center Arena (1995–1997); MECCA Arena (1974–1994); Milwaukee Arena (1950–1973) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Hawks (1952–1955) 12,700 1950 3
#98 ARCO Arena I — Sacramento Kings (1986–1988) — 1985 2
#98 Island Garden West Hempstead, New York New York Nets (1970–1972) 5,200 1956 2
#98 McCamish PavilionAlexander Memorial Coliseum (1956–2004) Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Hawks (1997–1999) 8,600 1956 2
#98 McCamish PavilionAlexander Memorial Coliseum (1956–2004) Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Hawks (1969–1971) 8,600 1956 2
#98 Pyramid Arena Memphis, Tennessee Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2004) 21,000 1991 2
#98 Rhode Island Auditorium Providence, Rhode Island Providence Steamrollers (1947–1949) 5,300 1926 2
#98 Rogers CentreSkyDome (1989–2004) Toronto, Ontario Toronto Raptors (1996–1998) 39,150 1989 2
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