Largest Arenas in the USA
Largest US Arenas

50 Biggest Arenas in the US Ranked by Capacity

Discover the top 50 largest arenas in the US by seating capacity, home to major concerts, sports events, and live entertainment. These massive venues include iconic locations like Greensboro Coliseum, United Center, and KFC Yum! Center, each capable of holding tens of thousands of fans. Whether you're interested in NBA games, NHL matchups, or world tours by top music artists, these arenas are designed to deliver unforgettable experiences on a grand scale.


First Horizon Coliseum - Greensboro, North Carolina

Capacity: 23,500
Home Teams: UNC Greensboro Spartans (NCAA)
Primary Events: NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Wrestling Events, Major Performances
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United Center - Chicago, Illinois

Capacity: 23,500
Home Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Chicago Bulls (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Major Entertainment Events
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KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, Kentucky

Capacity: 23,084
Home Teams: Louisville Cardinals (NCAA)
Primary Events: NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Large-Scale Events
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Rupp Arena - Lexington, Kentucky

Capacity: 23,000
Home Teams: Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA)
Primary Events: NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Large-Scale Entertainment Events
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Amerant Bank Arena - Sunrise, Florida

Capacity: 22,457
Home Teams: Florida Panthers (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Xfinity Mobile Arena - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Capacity: 21,600
Home Teams: Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), Philadelphia Wings (NLL)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Lacrosse Games, Major Performances
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Benchmark International Arena - Tampa, Florida

Capacity: 21,500
Home Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, Michigan

Capacity: 21,500
Home Teams: Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Pistons (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, Washington

Capacity: 21,000
Home Teams: Various events and concerts
Primary Events: Concerts, Family Shows, Various Sports Events
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Capital One Arena - Washington, D.C.

Capacity: 21,000
Home Teams: Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Major Events
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Enterprise Center - St. Louis, Missouri

Capacity: 21,000
Home Teams: St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Ball Arena - Denver, Colorado

Capacity: 21,000
Home Teams: Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Mammoth (NLL)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Lacrosse Games, Major Events
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Lenovo Center - Raleigh, North Carolina

Capacity: 21,000
Home Teams: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), NC State Wolfpack (NCAA)
Primary Events: NHL Games, NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Family Shows
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American Airlines Center - Dallas, Texas

Capacity: 20,800
Home Teams: Dallas Mavericks (NBA), Dallas Stars (NHL)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Major Entertainment Events
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Madison Square Garden - New York City, New York

Capacity: 20,789
Home Teams: New York Knicks (NBA), New York Rangers (NHL), St. John’s Red Storm (NCAA)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Boxing, Major Events
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Rocket Arena - Cleveland, Ohio

Capacity: 20,526
Home Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
Primary Events: NBA & AHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Moda Center - Portland, Oregon

Capacity: 20,500
Home Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (NBA), Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Primary Events: NBA & WHL Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Nationwide Arena - Columbus, Ohio

Capacity: 20,200
Home Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Kaseya Center - Miami, Florida

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Miami Heat (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Oakland Arena - Oakland, California

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Various events and concerts
Primary Events: Concerts, Family Shows, Various Sports Events
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Target Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
Primary Events: NBA & WNBA Games, Concerts, Major Events
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KeyBank Center - Buffalo, New York

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
Primary Events: NHL & NLL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Crypto.com Arena - Los Angeles, California

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Los Angeles Kings (NHL), Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
Primary Events: NBA, NHL & WNBA Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Spectrum Center - Charlotte, North Carolina

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Kia Center - Orlando, Florida

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Orlando Magic (NBA), Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
Primary Events: NBA & ECHL Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Grand Casino Arena - St. Paul, Minnesota

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Frost (PWHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Women’s Hockey, Concerts, Family Shows
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T-Mobile Arena - Paradise, Nevada

Capacity: 20,000
Home Teams: Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, UFC Events, Major Shows
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T-Mobile Center - Kansas City, Missouri

Capacity: 19,655
Primary Events: Concerts, Sporting Events, Family Shows
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TD Garden - Boston, Massachusetts

Capacity: 19,580
Home Teams: Boston Bruins (NHL), Boston Celtics (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Major Events
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Honda Center - Anaheim, California

Capacity: 19,500
Home Teams: Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Delta Center - Salt Lake City, Utah

Capacity: 19,500
Home Teams: Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Mammoth (NHL)
Primary Events: NBA & NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Chase Center - San Francisco, California

Capacity: 19,500
Home Teams: Golden State Warriors (NBA), Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
Primary Events: NBA & WNBA Games, Concerts, Major Events, Family Shows
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SAP Center - San Jose, California

Capacity: 19,200
Home Teams: San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, Tennessee

Capacity: 19,200
Home Teams: Nashville Predators (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Entertainment Events
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BOK Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Capacity: 19,199
Home Teams: Tulsa Oilers (ECHL)
Primary Events: ECHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Freedom Hall - Louisville, Kentucky

Capacity: 19,169
Home Teams: Bellarmine Knights (NCAA)
Primary Events: NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Prudential Center - Newark, New Jersey

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: New Jersey Devils (NHL), New York Sirens (PWHL), Seton Hall Pirates (NCAA)
Primary Events: NHL Games, NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Family Shows
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UBS Arena - Elmont, New York

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: New York Islanders (NHL)
Primary Events: NHL Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Frost Bank Center - San Antonio, Texas

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: San Antonio Spurs (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Climate Pledge Arena - Seattle, Washington

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Seattle Kraken (NHL), Seattle Storm (WNBA), Seattle Redhawks (NCAA)
Primary Events: NHL & WNBA Games, NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Family Shows
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Desert Diamond Arena - Glendale, Arizona

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Arizona Rattlers (IFL)
Primary Events: Indoor Football, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Paycom Center - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA), Oklahoma City Blue (NBA G League)
Primary Events: NBA & G League Games, Concerts, Family Shows
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Toyota Center - Houston, Texas

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Houston Rockets (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Major Events, Family Shows
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Golden 1 Center - Sacramento, California

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Sacramento Kings (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Barclays Center - Brooklyn, New York

Capacity: 19,000
Home Teams: Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Liberty (WNBA)
Primary Events: NBA & WNBA Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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CHI Health Center Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska

Capacity: 18,975
Home Teams: Creighton Bluejays (NCAA)
Primary Events: NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Family Shows
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Smoothie King Center - New Orleans, Louisiana

Capacity: 18,700
Home Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Family Shows, Major Events
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Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Capacity: 18,412
Home Teams: Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), Marquette Golden Eagles (NCAA)
Primary Events: NBA & NCAA Basketball, Concerts, Major Events
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Intuit Dome - Inglewood, California

Capacity: 18,370
Home Teams: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
Primary Events: NBA Games, Concerts, Major Events, Family Shows
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Biggest Arena in the U.S. for Concerts

The biggest arena in the U.S. for concerts is the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina, with a concert capacity of over 23,000. While primarily known for hosting basketball games, its adaptable layout makes it a top-tier venue for major music tours and live performances. Other large-capacity concert arenas include Madison Square Garden, TD Garden, and United Center, all known for their state-of-the-art sound systems and unforgettable live music experiences.

What is the Largest Arena in the World?

The largest arena in the world by capacity is the Philippine Arena, located in Bulacan, Philippines, with a staggering seating capacity of up to 55,000 for indoor events. Designed for concerts, sports, and religious gatherings, this multi-purpose venue surpasses even the biggest arenas in the United States. As arena design and fan experiences continue to evolve, the Philippine Arena stands as a global benchmark for what’s possible in large-scale event hosting.