MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center)

  • 12 upcoming events
  • 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207
  • 15,357 capacity
  • Opened 1990
  • Home of Siena Saints women's basketball, Siena Saints men's basketball

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12 upcoming events

Trans-Siberian OrchestraDec 17, 2026from $77.11Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 21, 2027from $45.54Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 22, 2027from $46.33Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 23, 2027from $45.54Disney On Ice – Find Your HeroJan 24, 2027from $46.51Harlem GlobetrottersFeb 7, 2027from $59.98Canisius Golden Griffins at Siena Saints BasketballFeb 13, 2027from $17.28Monster JamApr 10, 2027from $104.33Monster JamApr 11, 2027from $104.33

Getting there

Around MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center):

  • Albany-Rensselaer station (train) · 0.9 mi · about 22 min walk
  • 32 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 14,010 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown (700 ft), Renaissance Albany Hotel (800 ft), Hilton Albany (950 ft)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

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

Good to know

What's on at MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Thu, Dec 17).
How many people does MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) hold?
About 15,357 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center)?
MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) is home to Siena Saints women's basketball and Siena Saints men's basketball.
What other names has MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) had?
It has also been known as Times Union Center, Pepsi Arena and Knickerbocker Arena.
Is MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) indoors?
Yes. MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) by public transit?
The closest stop is Albany-Rensselaer station (train), 0.9 mi away, about 22 min walk. There are 32 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center)?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 14,010 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.