About San Diego International Sports Center
San Diego International Sports Center is an ABA, NBA and WHA arena in San Diego, California. It opened in 1966. It seats 14,500. Former tenants include San Diego Rockets (NBA, 1968–1971), San Diego Mariners (WHA, 1975–1977), San Diego Sails (ABA, 1975–1976) and San Diego Clippers (NBA, 1979–1984). In all, 4 teams from 3 leagues have called it home. It has also been known as San Diego Sports Arena (until 1970).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Address
Address derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 14,500 |
| Boxing | 16,100 |
| Basketball | 14,500 |
| Hockey | 12,920 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
San Diego Clippers
NBA · 1979–1984
|
NBA | 1979–1984 |
|
San Diego Mariners
WHA · 1975–1977
|
WHA | 1975–1977 |
|
San Diego Conquistadors
ABA · 1975–1976
San Diego Conquistadors (1975)
San Diego Sails (1976)
|
ABA | 1975–1976 |
|
San Diego Rockets
NBA · 1968–1971
|
NBA | 1968–1971 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of San Diego International Sports Center?
The capacity of San Diego International Sports Center is 14,500.
When was San Diego International Sports Center built?
San Diego International Sports Center opened in 1966.
Where did the San Diego Clippers play before San Diego International Sports Center?
Before moving to San Diego International Sports Center in 1979, the San Diego Clippers played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium from 1971 to 1978.
Where did the San Diego Clippers play after San Diego International Sports Center?
After leaving San Diego International Sports Center in 1984, the San Diego Clippers moved to Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1985. They played there until 1999.
Where did the San Diego Mariners play before San Diego International Sports Center?
Before moving to San Diego International Sports Center in 1975, the San Diego Mariners played at Cherry Hill Arena in 1974.
Where did the San Diego Sails play before San Diego International Sports Center?
Before moving to San Diego International Sports Center in 1975, the San Diego Sails played at Golden Hall in 1974.
Where did the San Diego Rockets play after San Diego International Sports Center?
After leaving San Diego International Sports Center in 1971, the San Diego Rockets moved to Hofheinz Pavilion in 1972. They played there until 1975.
Historical Names
San Diego International Sports Center
Unknown - Present
CurrentSan Diego Sports Arena
Unknown - 1970
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.