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About Blue Cross Arena
Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 10,662. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial. It was renovated in the mid-1990s and reopened as The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, on September 18, 1998. It is home to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- RTS Transit CenterBus station530 m · 9 min walk
- Greyhound StopBus station740 m · 12 min walk
- Trailways Bus StationBus station990 m · 16 min walk
- RochesterTrain station1.1 km · 17 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Civic Center Parking GarageUnderground car park200 m · 3 min walk
- South Avenue GarageMulti-storey car park · 1 space310 m · 5 min walk
- Court Street GarageMulti-storey car park320 m · 5 min walk
- Multi-storey car park370 m · 6 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Blue Cross Arena
Check prices ↗- Hyatt RegencyHotel350 m · 6 min walk
- Wyndham Downtown RochesterHotel370 m · 6 min walk
- Hilton Garden Inn Rochester DowntownHotel390 m · 6 min walk
- Inn On BroadwayHotel920 m · 15 min walk
- Hampton Inn & SuitesHotel960 m · 16 min walk
- Courtyard Rochester DowntownHotel1.4 km · 23 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Blue Cross Arena
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- He'sRestaurant · chinese190 m · 3 min walk
- Squatcho'sRestaurant · pizza220 m · 4 min walk
- Peach BlossomRestaurant · mexican220 m · 4 min walk
- Dinosaur Bar-B-QueRestaurant · barbecue230 m · 4 min walk
- Founders CaféCafé · deli300 m · 5 min walk
- Morton's The SteakhouseRestaurant · steak house340 m · 6 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop350 m · 6 min walk
- The Vesper Kitchen + BarRestaurant · american400 m · 7 min walk
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Blue Cross Arena: FAQs
What's on at Blue Cross Arena?
Blue Cross Arena has 53 upcoming events. Next up: Rochester Americans vs Utica Comets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Where is Blue Cross Arena?
Blue Cross Arena is located at One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY, 14614.
How big is Blue Cross Arena?
Blue Cross Arena has a capacity of around 14,000.
Is there parking at Blue Cross Arena?
Public parking is available on Court, Broad, and Exchange Streets.
Does Blue Cross Arena have accessible seating?
This is an accessible venue. To order Accessible tickets click link of desired show or order over the phone by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-877-7575. Ticketmaster charge by phone is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
When is the Blue Cross Arena box office open?
Monday through Friday: 11:00AM - 3:00PM Saturday/Sunday: 11AM through Event Start (Event Days Only) Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:00AM - 3:00PM
What is the nearest station to Blue Cross Arena?
The nearest station is RTS Transit Center (Bus station), about 530 m from Blue Cross Arena.
Which hotels are closest to Blue Cross Arena?
The closest places to stay are Hyatt Regency (350 m), Wyndham Downtown Rochester (370 m), and Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown (390 m).
When did Blue Cross Arena open?
Blue Cross Arena opened in 1955.
Which teams or companies are based at Blue Cross Arena?
Blue Cross Arena is the home of Rochester Knighthawks, Rochester Americans, Rochester Razorsharks, and Rochester Kingz.