Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
San Diego Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
(1984–present)
San Diego Clippers
(1978–1983)
Previously:
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
(1971–1978)
Moved to:
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
(1985–1999)
|
NBA | 1979 - 1984 |
|
San Diego Mariners
Previously:
Cherry Hill Arena
(1974–1974)
|
WHA | 1975 - 1977 |
|
San Diego Sails
Previously:
Golden Hall
(1974–1974)
|
ABA | 1975 - 1976 |
|
San Diego Rockets
Houston Rockets
(1971–present)
San Diego Rockets
(1967–1970)
Moved to:
Fertitta Center
(1972–1975)
|
NBA | 1968 - 1971 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of San Diego Sports Arena?
The capacity of San Diego Sports Arena is 14,500.
When was San Diego Sports Arena built?
San Diego Sports Arena opened in 1966.
Where did the San Diego Clippers play before San Diego Sports Arena?
Before moving to San Diego Sports Arena 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 Sports Arena?
After leaving San Diego Sports Arena 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 Sports Arena?
Before moving to San Diego Sports Arena in 1975, the San Diego Mariners played at Cherry Hill Arena in 1974.
Where did the San Diego Sails play before San Diego Sports Arena?
Before moving to San Diego Sports Arena in 1975, the San Diego Sails played at Golden Hall in 1974.
Where did the San Diego Rockets play after San Diego Sports Arena?
After leaving San Diego Sports Arena in 1971, the San Diego Rockets moved to Fertitta Center in 1972. They played there until 1975.
Historical Names
San Diego International Sports Center
Unknown - Present
San Diego Sports Arena
Unknown - 1970
Current