Longest Tenancies at NHL Arenas
The 85 longest stretches a team has called one of these NHL arenas home, one row per team at a venue. Montreal Canadiens at Montreal Forum ran 69 years.
- Ranked
- 85
- At #1
- 69
- Montreal Forum
- States and provinces
- 28
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Longest Tenancies at NHL Arenas
| Rank | Venue | Location | Team(s) | Capacity | Opened | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Montreal Forum | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal Canadiens (1927–1996) | 17,959 | 1924 | 69 |
| #2 | Boston Garden | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Bruins (1929–1995) | 14,448 | 1928 | 66 |
| #2 | Maple Leaf Gardens | Toronto, Ontario | Toronto Maple Leafs (1932–1998) | 12,473 | 1931 | 66 |
| #4 | Chicago Stadium | Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Black Hawks (1930–1994) | 18,472 | 1929 | 64 |
| #5 | Madison Square Garden | New York, New York | New York Rangers (1968–present) | 19,812 | 1968 | 58 |
| #6 | Olympia Stadium | Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Red Wings (1928–1979) | 15,000 | 1927 | 51 |
| #7 | Mellon ArenaPittsburgh Civic Arena (1961–1998) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Penguins (1968–2010) | 16,940 | 1961 | 42 |
| #7 | Nassau Coliseum | Uniondale, New York | New York Islanders (1973–2015) | 16,170 | 1972 | 42 |
| #7 | Scotiabank SaddledomePengrowth Saddledome (2000–2009); Canadian Airlines Saddledome (1995–1999); Olympic Saddledome (1983–1994) | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Flames (1984–present) | 16,605 | 1983 | 42 |
| #10 | Rexall PlaceNorthlands Coliseum (?–1994); Skyreach Centre (1998–2002); Edmonton Coliseum (1995–1997) | Edmonton, Alberta | Edmonton Oilers (1975–2016) | 17,100 | 1974 | 41 |
| #11 | Madison Square Garden | New York, New York | New York Rangers (1927–1967) | 15,925 | 1925 | 40 |
| #12 | Joe Louis Arena | Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Red Wings (1980–2017) | 19,275 | 1979 | 37 |
| #13 | Honda CenterArrowhead Pond of Anaheim (1993–2005) | Anaheim, California | Anaheim Ducks (1994–present) | 17,174 | 1993 | 32 |
| #13 | SAP CenterHP Pavilion (2002–2012); Compaq Center (2001–2001); San Jose Arena (1993–2000) | San Jose, California | San Jose Sharks (1994–present) | 19,190 | 1993 | 32 |
| #15 | Enterprise CenterScottrade Center (2006–2017); Savvis Center (2000–2005); Kiel Center (1994–1999) | Saint Louis, Missouri | St. Louis Blues (1995–present) | 18,400 | 1994 | 31 |
| #15 | United Center | Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Blackhawks (1995–present) | 23,500 | 1994 | 31 |
| #17 | Kia ForumThe Forum presented by Chase (2014–2021); The Forum (2004–2013); Great Western Forum (1988–2002) | Inglewood, California | Los Angeles Kings (1968–1998) | 17,500 | 1967 | 30 |
| #17 | Rogers ArenaGeneral Motors Place (1995–2009) | Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver Canucks (1996–present) | 18,422 | 1995 | 30 |
| #17 | TD GardenTD Banknorth Garden (2005–2008); FleetCenter (1995–2004) | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Bruins (1996–present) | 18,624 | 1995 | 30 |
| #20 | Bell CentreMolson Centre (1996–2001) | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal Canadiens (1997–present) | 21,273 | 1996 | 29 |
| #20 | Benchmark International ArenaAmalie Arena (2014–2025); Tampa Bay Times Forum (2012–2013); St. Pete Times Forum (2002–2011); Ice Palace (1996–2001) | Tampa, Florida | Tampa Bay Lightning (1997–present) | 19,204 | 1996 | 29 |
| #20 | Canadian Tire CentreScotiabank Place (2006–2012); Corel Centre (1996–2005) | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Senators (1997–present) | 19,153 | 1996 | 29 |
| #20 | KeyBank CenterFirst Niagara Center (2011–2015); HSBC Arena (2000–2010); Marine Midland Arena (1996–1999) | Buffalo, New York | Buffalo Sabres (1997–present) | 19,070 | 1996 | 29 |
| #20 | Xfinity Mobile ArenaWells Fargo Center (2010–2024); Wachovia Center (2003–2009); First Union Center (1998–2002); CoreStates Center (1996–1997) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Flyers (1997–present) | 20,328 | 1996 | 29 |
| #25 | Capital One ArenaVerizon Center (2006–2016); MCI Center (1997–2005) | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington Capitals (1998–present) | 20,674 | 1997 | 28 |
| #25 | CoreStates SpectrumThe Spectrum (?–1993) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Flyers (1968–1996) | 17,380 | 1967 | 28 |
| #27 | Amerant Bank ArenaFLA Live Arena (2021–2022); BB&T Center (2012–2020); BankAtlantic Center (2005–2011); Office Depot Center (2002–2004); National Car Rental Center (1998–2001) | Sunrise, Florida | Florida Panthers (1999–present) | 20,737 | 1998 | 27 |
| #27 | Bridgestone ArenaSommet Center (2007–2009); Gaylord Entertainment Center (1999–2006); Nashville Arena (1996–1998) | Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Predators (1999–present) | 17,159 | 1996 | 27 |
| #27 | Crypto.com ArenaStaples Center (1998–2020) | Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Kings (1999–present) | 19,060 | 1999 | 27 |
| #27 | Scotiabank ArenaAir Canada Centre (1998–2017) | Toronto, Ontario | Toronto Maple Leafs (1999–present) | 19,800 | 1999 | 27 |
| #31 | Ball ArenaPepsi Center (1999–2019) | Denver, Colorado | Colorado Avalanche (2000–present) | 19,155 | 1999 | 26 |
| #31 | Lenovo CenterPNC Arena (?–2024) | Raleigh, North Carolina | Carolina Hurricanes (2000–present) | 19,722 | 1999 | 26 |
| #31 | St. Louis ArenaCheckerdome (1977–1982) | Saint Louis, Missouri | St. Louis Blues (1968–1994) | 14,200 | 1929 | 26 |
| #34 | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | Buffalo, New York | Buffalo Sabres (1971–1996) | 16,433 | 1940 | 25 |
| #34 | Grand Casino ArenaXcel Energy Center (?–2025) | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Minnesota Wild (2001–present) | 17,954 | 2000 | 25 |
| #34 | Met CenterMetropolitan Sports Center (1967–1981) | Bloomington, Minnesota | Minnesota North Stars (1968–1993) | 16,000 | 1967 | 25 |
| #34 | Nationwide Arena | Columbus, Ohio | Columbus Blue Jackets (2001–present) | 18,144 | 2000 | 25 |
| #38 | American Airlines Center | Dallas, Texas | Dallas Stars (2002–present) | 19,200 | 2001 | 24 |
| #38 | Meadowlands ArenaIzod Center (2007–2015); Continental Airlines Arena (1996–2006); Brendan Byrne Arena (1981–1995) | East Rutherford, New Jersey | New Jersey Devils (1983–2007) | 20,049 | 1981 | 24 |
| #38 | Pacific Coliseum | Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver Canucks (1971–1995) | 16,281 | 1967 | 24 |
| #41 | Winnipeg Arena | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winnipeg Jets (1973–1996) | 10,100 | 1955 | 23 |
| #42 | Colisée PepsiColisée de Québec (1949–1998) | Quebec, Quebec | Quebec Nordiques (1973–1995) | 15,176 | 1950 | 22 |
| #42 | US Airways ArenaCapital Centre (?–1992); USAir Arena (1993–1995) | Largo, Maryland | Washington Capitals (1975–1997) | 18,130 | 1973 | 22 |
| #44 | Desert Diamond ArenaGila River Arena (2014–2021); Jobing.com Arena (2006–2013); Glendale Arena (2003–2005) | Glendale, Arizona | Phoenix Coyotes (2004–2022) | 19,000 | 2003 | 18 |
| #44 | Prudential Center | Newark, New Jersey | New Jersey Devils (2008–present) | 17,625 | 2007 | 18 |
| #46 | Madison Square Garden | New York, New York | New York Americans (1926–1942) | 15,925 | 1925 | 16 |
| #47 | PeoplesBank ArenaXL Center (2007–2025); Hartford Civic Center (1975–2006) | Hartford, Connecticut | Hartford Whalers (1982–1997) | 16,606 | 1975 | 15 |
| #47 | PPG Paints ArenaConsol Energy Center (2010–2015) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Penguins (2011–present) | 18,387 | 2010 | 15 |
| #49 | Canada Life CentreBell MTS Place (2017–2020); MTS Centre (2004–2016) | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winnipeg Jets (2012–present) | 15,004 | 2004 | 14 |
| #50 | Arena Gardens | Toronto, Ontario | Toronto St. Patricks (1918–1931) | 6,000 | 1912 | 13 |
| #50 | Montreal Forum | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal Maroons (1925–1938) | 17,959 | 1924 | 13 |
| #52 | State Farm ArenaPhilips Arena (1999–2017) | Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta Thrashers (2000–2011) | 19,445 | 1999 | 11 |
| #53 | Ottawa Auditorium | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Senators (1924–1934) | 10,000 | 1923 | 10 |
| #54 | Rogers Place | Edmonton, Alberta | Edmonton Oilers (2017–present) | 18,347 | 2016 | 9 |
| #55 | Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Red Wings (2018–present) | 19,515 | 2017 | 8 |
| #55 | Oakland ArenaOracle Arena (2006–2018); The Arena in Oakland (1997–2005); Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena (1966–1996) | Oakland, California | California Golden Seals (1968–1976) | 19,596 | 1966 | 8 |
| #55 | T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada | Vegas Golden Knights (2018–present) | 20,000 | 2016 | 8 |
| #58 | Omni Coliseum | Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta Flames (1973–1980) | 16,181 | 1972 | 7 |
| #58 | Reunion Arena | Dallas, Texas | Dallas Stars (1994–2001) | 17,007 | 1980 | 7 |
| #60 | 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 Coyotes (1997–2003) | 19,023 | 1992 | 6 |
| #60 | Mount Royal Arena | Montreal, Quebec | Montreal Canadiens (1920–1926) | 6,000 | 1919 | 6 |
| #62 | Barclays Center | New York, New York | New York Islanders (2016–2021) | 17,732 | 2012 | 5 |
| #62 | Dey's Arena | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Senators (1918–1923) | 7,000 | 1907 | 5 |
| #62 | McNichols Sports Arena | Denver, Colorado | Colorado Rockies (1977–1982) | 16,600 | 1975 | 5 |
| #65 | Barton Street Arena | Hamilton, Ontario | Hamilton Tigers (1921–1925) | 4,500 | 1910 | 4 |
| #65 | Climate Pledge ArenaKeyArena (1995–2017); Seattle Center Coliseum (1964–1994); Washington State Coliseum (1962–1963) | Seattle, Washington | Seattle Kraken (2022–present) | 18,000 | 1962 | 4 |
| #65 | Duquesne Gardens | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Pirates (1926–1930) | 5,000 | 1890 | 4 |
| #65 | Miami Arena | Miami, Florida | Florida Panthers (1994–1998) | 17,000 | 1988 | 4 |
| #65 | UBS Arena | Village of Floral Park, New York | New York Islanders (2022–present) | 17,255 | 2021 | 4 |
| #70 | Boston Arena | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Bruins (1925–1928) | 4,666 | 1910 | 3 |
| #70 | McNichols Sports Arena | Denver, Colorado | Colorado Avalanche (1996–1999) | 16,600 | 1975 | 3 |
| #70 | PeoplesBank ArenaXL Center (2007–2025); Hartford Civic Center (1975–2006) | Hartford, Connecticut | New England Whalers (1976–1979) | 16,606 | 1975 | 3 |
| #70 | TD Place ArenaOttawa Civic Centre (1967–2011) | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Senators (1993–1996) | 9,862 | 1967 | 3 |
| #74 | Chicago Coliseum | Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Black Hawks (1927–1929) | 6,000 | 1899 | 2 |
| #74 | Stampede Corral | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Flames (1981–1983) | 6,475 | 1950 | 2 |
| #74 | Tropicana FieldThunderDome (1993–1995); Florida Suncoast Dome (1990–1992) | Saint Petersburg, Florida | Tampa Bay Lightning (1994–1996) | 45,369 | 1990 | 2 |
| #77 | Big E Coliseum | West Springfield, Massachusetts | New England Whalers (1974–1975) | 6,000 | 1916 | 1 |
| #77 | Cow Palace | Daly City, California | San Jose Sharks (1992–1993) | 12,953 | 1941 | 1 |
| #77 | 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 Mammoth (2025–present) | 19,911 | 1991 | 1 |
| #77 | Edmonton Gardens | Edmonton, Alberta | Alberta Oilers (1973–1974) | 5,200 | 1913 | 1 |
| #77 | First Horizon ColiseumGreensboro Coliseum (1980–2024); Greensboro Memorial Coliseum (1959–1979) | Greensboro, North Carolina | Carolina Hurricanes (1998–1999) | 22,000 | 1959 | 1 |
| #77 | Hy-Vee ArenaKemper Arena (1974–2017) | Kansas City, Missouri | Kansas City Scouts (1975–1976) | 19,500 | 1974 | 1 |
| #77 | Mullett Arena | Tempe, Arizona | Arizona Coyotes (2023–2024) | 4,600 | 2022 | 1 |
| #77 | Richfield Coliseum | Richfield Township, Ohio | Cleveland Barons (1977–1978) | 20,273 | 1974 | 1 |
| #77 | Springfield Civic Center | Springfield, Massachusetts | Hartford Whalers (1980–1981) | 8,000 | 1972 | 1 |
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