Blue Cross Arena

  • 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 3 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 $33.11Disney 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
  • 170 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 3,036 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Hyatt Regency (0.2 mi), Wyndham Downtown Rochester (0.2 mi), Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (0.2 mi)
  • Closest airports: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) 3.9 mi · Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 58.5 mi

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Blue Cross Arena

The closest hotel to Blue Cross Arena is Hyatt Regency, 0.2 mi away (about 6 min walk). 3 hotels are within 0.3 miles. There are 13 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly barbecue, donut and steakhouse.

Hotels

  • Hyatt Regency · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Wyndham Downtown Rochester · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown · 0.2 mi · about 7 min walk
  • Inn On Broadway · 0.6 mi · about 15 min walk
  • Hampton Inn & Suites · 0.6 mi · about 16 min walk

Places to eat

  • He's · Chinese · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Squatcho's · pizza · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
  • Peach Blossom · Mexican · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
  • Dinosaur Bar-B-Que · barbecue · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
  • Founders Café · deli · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
  • Galleria · fast food · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
  • Morton's The Steakhouse · steakhouse · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Starbucks · coffee · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

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.
What hotels are closest to Blue Cross Arena?
The nearest are Hyatt Regency (0.2 mi), Wyndham Downtown Rochester (0.2 mi), Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (0.2 mi) and Inn On Broadway (0.6 mi). In total 3 hotels are within 0.3 miles.
Where can I eat near Blue Cross Arena?
There are 13 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly barbecue, donut and steakhouse. Closest: He's (Chinese, 600 ft), Squatcho's (pizza, 700 ft), Peach Blossom (Mexican, 700 ft) and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (barbecue, 750 ft).
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.
What is the closest airport to Blue Cross Arena?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC), 50 ft away in a straight line. Also near: Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), 58.5 mi.
Is there parking near Blue Cross Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 170 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 3,036 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.