Cheel Arena

  • 3 upcoming events
  • Potsdam, New York
  • 3,000 capacity
  • Opened 1991
  • Home of Clarkson Golden Knights men's ice hockey

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3 upcoming events

Niagara Purple Eagles at Clarkson Golden Knights Mens HockeyOct 30, 2026 · In 11 daysfrom $25.68Dartmouth Big Green at Clarkson Golden Knights Women’s Ice HockeyJan 29, 2027Dartmouth Big Green at Clarkson Golden Knights HockeyFeb 26, 2027from $30.59

Getting there

Around Cheel Arena:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 37 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn (0.6 mi)
  • Closest airports: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) 56.1 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

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

Hotels, food and bars near Cheel Arena

The closest hotel to Cheel Arena is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn, 0.6 mi away (about 16 min walk). There are 2 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly chicken.

Hotels

  • Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn · 0.6 mi · about 16 min walk

Places to eat

  • Eben's Hearth · restaurant · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • KFC · chicken · 0.3 mi · about 8 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 Cheel Arena this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Niagara Purple Eagles at Clarkson Golden Knights Mens Hockey (Fri, Oct 30).
How many people does Cheel Arena hold?
About 3,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Cheel Arena?
Cheel Arena is home to Clarkson Golden Knights men's ice hockey.
What hotels are closest to Cheel Arena?
The nearest are Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn (0.6 mi).
Where can I eat near Cheel Arena?
There are 2 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly chicken. Closest: Eben's Hearth (restaurant, 0.3 mi) and KFC (chicken, 0.3 mi).
Is Cheel Arena indoors?
Yes. Cheel Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Cheel Arena by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Cheel Arena and no bus stop close by, so most people drive or take a rideshare.
What is the closest airport to Cheel Arena?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW), 56.1 mi away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Cheel Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 37 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.