- 17 upcoming events
- 1 East Broad Street, Rochester, New York 14614
- 14,000 capacity
- Opened 1955
- Home of Rochester Knighthawks, Rochester Americans, Rochester Razorsharks
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17 upcoming events
Utica Comets at Rochester AmericansOct 21, 2026 · In 4 daysfrom $24.00Hamilton Hammers at Rochester AmericansDec 19, 2026from $26.34Utica Comets at Rochester AmericansDec 21, 2026from $26.34Utica Comets at Rochester AmericansJan 2, 2027from $26.34Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 14, 2027from $33.12Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 15, 2027from $33.12Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 16, 2027from $33.12Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 17, 2027from $38.40Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 18, 2027from $38.83Harlem GlobetrottersFeb 6, 2027from $48.96Utica Comets at Rochester AmericansFeb 21, 2027from $26.34Hamilton Hammers at Rochester AmericansFeb 26, 2027from $26.34Hamilton Hammers at Rochester AmericansMar 21, 2027from $26.34Utica Comets at Rochester AmericansApr 7, 2027from $26.34
Getting there
Around Blue Cross Arena:
- Rochester station (train) · 0.7 mi · about 17 min walk
- 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 168 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 2,432 spaces
- Hotels nearby: Hyatt Regency (0.2 mi), Wyndham Downtown Rochester (0.2 mi), Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (0.2 mi)
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Blue Cross Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: Utica Comets at Rochester Americans (Wed, Oct 21).
How many people does Blue Cross Arena hold?
About 14,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Blue Cross Arena?
Blue Cross Arena is home to Rochester Knighthawks, Rochester Americans and Rochester Razorsharks.
What other names has Blue Cross Arena had?
It has also been known as Rochester Community War Memorial, Rochester Civic Center Arena and One War Memorial Square.
Is Blue Cross Arena indoors?
Yes. Blue Cross Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Blue Cross Arena by public transit?
The closest stop is Rochester station (train), 0.7 mi away, about 17 min walk. There are 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Blue Cross Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 168 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 2,432 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.