Broome County Veteran's Memorial Arena

The Arena was built in about 21 months between 1971 and 1973, and it's first event was the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, in May of 1973.  The building was not yet complete and the circus performed on a dirt floor.  The buildings concrete "ice-tube" flooring was installed following the circus.  The official ribbon-cutting and opening was September 1973, as Ice Capades graced the ice for the first time. 

When it opened in 1973, the Arena bosted a capacity of 7,200, the World's largest self-supporting spiral stair case, 2 Ballrooms, a Bar/Restaurant, and 1,000,000 visitors in it's first year of operation.

Since then, the building has seen many changes, the addition of seats, the removal of seats, the lengthening of the ice surface, and the loss of it's two ballrooms.  All the while playing to area residents, with great shows, like:  Hockey, Basketball, Circuses, Ice Shows, Concerts(of all kinds), 3-time host of the Miss USA World Padgent, trade shows, tractor pulls, and an abundance of other family friendly events.

The Arena, is the undisputed mecca of entertainment in the Twin Tiers.

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General Information 

Address: 

Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena 

One Stuart Street 

Binghamton, New York 13901 

 

Arena Hotline:

The Arena Automated Phone Hotline is available 24 hours a day. It offers a list of upcoming events, Management/Box office Hours, and other information. Call (607) 778-1527 

Arena Manangement:

The Arena Executive Office is located on Street Level (1st Floor) next to the Box Office.

Arena Manager:

Arena Executive Offices: (607) 778-1527 

The Arena is part of the Broome County Parks & Recreation Department, which has offices in the County Office Building @ Governmental Plaza. 

Parks & Recreation Office: (607) 778-2193

Business hours: Monday- Friday 8AM- 5PM 

County Executive: Jeffery Kraham 

Executive Office: (607) 778-2109

Directions-  In the center of it all...

Directions to the Arena:

The Arena is located in the "Heart of Downtown Binghamton." Just feet from the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The building's main entrances rest on Stuart Street, between Washington & State Streets. The Arena sits adjacent to Governmental Civic Centre Plaza and the State Office Tower, Binghamton's tallest building. 

From the Interstates of 81 and 17, take Exit 4 South (Binghamton). That is Rt 7/Rt 363 (Brandywine Highway/North Shore Expressway), continue on the Expressway until the Business District/Arena Exit @ Washington Street. The Arena is in sight, and one block from the exit on the right.

From Interstate 88, take exit 1 Binghamton. That is Rt 7 (Brandywine Highway), follow highway into city, and it will become Rt 363 (North Shore Expressway). Continue on the Expressway until the Business District/Arena Exit @ Washington Street. The Arena is in sight, and one block from the exit on the right. 

Parking Information

Parking Information:

The Arena is located on one city block, and is surrounded with street side parking. However on event days, these spaces are usually taken. Within a block of the Arena are three parking garages, and several parking lots, all offering paid parking. 

• The County offers parking in the Governmental Plaza Garage, (cost $3.00)

• The Hawley Place offers underground parking in it's garage next to the Arena (cost varies by event).

• The "Arena Lot" (on Washington Street across from the Arena), offers event parking (cost varies by event).

• All city ramps offer parking, the closest being the Collier Street Ramp (one block north at State, Hawley, & Collier Sts, cost $2.50).

• Street-Side Meter Parking is free after 5 PM and on weekends.

Ticket Information

Arena Box Office:

The Arena Box Office is a TicketMaster Ticket Center, and is located on the Ground Level of the Arena on Stuart Street (directly below the Main Concourse and Entrance). 

Box Office Hours: 

Monday- Friday 10 AM- 6 PM

(Summer Hours 10AM - 5PM)

Saturday Noon- 5 PM 

Sunday Closed (except event days) 

Box Office Manager: Connie Sirco 

Box Office: (607) 778-6626 

Ticket Information: 

Office/Info: (607) 778-6626 

TicketMaster Phone Charge: (607) 722-7272 

Automated HotLine: (607) 778-1527 

TicketMaster On-Line: 

Buy your tickets over the internet, 24 hours a day! 

TicketMaster On-Line  (http://www.TicketMaster.com)

Arena Seating Information 

Seating Information:

The Arena is a multi-purpose facility, so it has many seating capabilities. It can be turned into the "ArenaTheatre" for stage concerts, shows, padgents, etc.. It may also be converted into the "ArenaCenter," for boxing, wrestling, and concerts in-the-round. Finally, but not least it's a multi-use floor facility. Offering various arrangements for hockey, basketball, circuses, ice shows, truck-pulls, and conventions. 

Arena Event Capacities: 

ArenaTheatre: 3,500

Arena Endshow: 6,100 

ArenaCenter: 7,212 

Arena "Floor Events" 

Hockey: 4,717 + Luxury Suites 

Basketball: 5,250 + Luxury Suites

Circus: 4,850 + Luxury Suites

Diagram:  (Hockey/Floor Show Configuration)

Arena Courtesy Information

Restrooms:

In the Arena, restrooms are available in all four corners of the seating area. They are located at the half levels, between Street level and the Concourse. Handicap restrooms are available on Street level, near the Box Office. Club level restrooms are located between the Senators' Office and the ArenaClub. 

First Aid:

Ushers will call first aid if there is an emergency and treatment will begin at your seat. However, the First-Aid Station is located at the front of the building, on Street level next to the Box Office. 

Concessions:

There are concession stands located all around the main Concourse of the Arena. Each side has two stands, each end one, and every corner. In addition there is a bar on the front side of the Concourse facing the main gate. There is the American Cafe Food Court in the Skaters' Lounge at Street Level, beneth sections 1 & 28. The Arena also has the ArenaClub located on the third floor, which can  offer complete bar and dining services. 

Souvenirs:

On the main Concourse of the Arena,there are two Souvenir stands, one behind section 14, the other behind 28. There is a Souvenir shop located in the corner between section 10 & 11.

ATM:

There is an M&T Bank ATM (Automated Teller Machine) located between the Box Office and First Aid in the main lobby at Street Level.

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