Honda Center
The Honda Center, home of the Anaheim Ducks, has a rich history in the community, hockey, World Wrestling Entertainment, Arena Football, concerts, and so much more. The arena lights up the 57 Freeway at night among the shadows of palm trees and the sound of the events behind its doors. Below: tickets, parking, the bag policy, food by section and what the Honda Center Encore renovation means for your visit.
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About the Honda Center
Address: 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Seating Capacity: About 17,000+ for hockey, up to about 19,500 for center-stage concerts
Phone: (714) 704-2400 (administration); Box Office (714) 704-2500
Website: https://www.ocvibe.com/hondacenter
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On November 8, 1990, Anaheim broke ground on the arena that is home of the National Hockey League team, the Anaheim Ducks. The spark of this California arena is so much more than the hockey team that was once owned by Disney and based on the Disney movie trilogy, The Mighty Ducks, it’s about Anaheim entertainment. Anaheim’s deep love of Disney still rings true even now, two decades after the company sold the franchise. Fans of the Ducks franchise since the early days endearingly still refer to the Honda Center as The Pond – the facility was known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim from 1993 to 2006. A bronze Mighty Ducks sculpture stood at the South Entrance, which is closed during the current renovation.
The arena’s deep roots in the community first began at a sold-out Barry Manilow concert on June 19, 1993. In 2006, the organization changed its name from the Mighty Ducks to the Anaheim Ducks, and the arena was changed from Arrowhead Pond to the Honda Center. Honda’s naming rights have since been extended through 2031. The Anaheim city-owned arena is managed by Anaheim Arena Management, an OCVIBE company led by Henry and Susan Samueli, giving them the freedom to schedule events.
See the Official Honda Center Events Calendar or Find Out What's Happening Now in Orange County
Honda Center Tickets & Box Office
Tickets for the Honda Center are managed through Ticketmaster. Event tickets are digital: use the Honda Center + Ducks app (screenshots are not accepted). See the Honda Center seating maps and row info.
Each fixed section begins with Row A at the bottom and continues up the section alphabetically (there is no Row I or O). Seat number 1 is on the right aisle as you are seated in a section facing the floor or stage. Most rows have 14 seats, some have 15 or 16.
Box Office: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., closed holidays; event-day hours vary. The Box Office accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover. Will Call opens an hour and a half before events; bring a photo ID and the card used for the purchase. Details: Box Office & Ticketing.
Groups & premium: Group sales (714) 940-2859; Ducks groups 1-877-WILD-WING; premium seating (714) 634-2582, including single-game suite rentals.
Honda Center Parking & Transit
General parking is included with event tickets at all onsite lots, including the Katella Garage and Cerritos Garage, so no separate parking pass is needed. Single-event preferred parking is no longer offered. Premium parking in the River Garage is sold in advance only, through Ticketmaster. Lots open three hours before events.
- Note: Douglass Road between Katella Avenue and Stanley Cup Way is permanently closed, so use a navigation app such as Waze and plan to arrive about 60 minutes early.
- Bicycles: Complimentary bike parking is in the Katella and Cerritos garages, from two hours before an event until 30 minutes after.
- Rideshare & taxis: Pick-up and drop-off is at ARTIC, 2626 E. Katella Avenue, directly across Katella from the arena.
- Train & bus: ARTIC serves Metrolink, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and OCTA buses. OCTA Route 50 (Katella) and Route 57 (State College) run daily; Route 553 runs weekdays only. Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) shuttles ended March 31, 2026.
- Accessible parking: Accessible stalls are first-come, first-parked for vehicles with a valid disability placard or plate.
Details: Honda Center Parking & Transportation and OCTA transit options.
Honda Center Bag Policy & Entry Rules
- Ducks games: Bags can be no larger than 4 in. x 6 in. x 1.5 in. (NHL policy); clear bags must also fit within that size.
- All other events: Bags can be no larger than 5 in. x 9 in. x 2 in., one bag per guest.
- No backpacks. Diaper bags and bags for medical items are allowed up to 12 in. x 12 in. x 12 in. There is no bag check.
- Guests pass through Evolv Express weapons screening at entry.
- Construction note: the West and South Entrances are closed during the renovation; use the North and East Entrances.
Full rules: Know Before You Go.
Honda Center Food & Drink
- Clubs & restaurants
- Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Club (available to Club & Suite Holders; updates are planned)
- The Wine Cellar preserved by Sub-Zero (Section 324, 270+ bottles)
- North Veranda (Section 321, club tickets)
- North Lounge (Club Level)
- Modelo Club (ice-level members club)
- Splitero Club (east Club Level, part of the renovation; check opening status)
- Plaza Level
- Tequila Herradura portable bar (201)
- Anaheim Pizza Co. (203)
- Top Shelf Bar (208)
- Wild Wings (212)
- Blue Line Taqueria (219)
- Herradura Bar (224)
- Arena Classics (226)
- Club Level
- Herradura portable bar (307)
- North Veranda (321)
- The Wine Cellar (324)
- Terrace Level
- Quack Snacks (402, 421, 430, 443)
- El Patito (404)
- Sweet Spot Soft Serve (408)
- Express Eats (411)
- Tito's Top Shelf (415)
- Anaheim Pizza Co. (419)
- Blue Moon Draft Picks (424)
- Feather & Flame (426)
- Bottle Logic (433)
- The Crispy Catch (434)
- Brewery X Draft Picks (437)
- Slapshot Grill (441)
- Coming soon
- Sweet Spot (228), Coors Cold Zone (401) and Draft Picks featuring Pacifico (210), expected December 2026
- Classics (212), expected March 2027
- South Bar (208), expected summer 2027
Current list: Honda Center Food & Drink. Honda Center is cashless; cash-to-card machines are at Sections 201 and 401. For hockey, alcohol sales end at the 12:00 mark of the third period, with a limit of two drinks per purchase.
Modelo Puck Drop Patio
Available at Ducks games for live music, prizes, food, the latest Ducks merchandise and a large selection of beverages including beer, wine, and cocktails. The Modelo Puck Drop Patio is a ticketed area on the north side of the arena; guests can re-enter the arena from the patio and bring food inside. Opening times vary by game.
Before the game: Brewery X (3191 E. La Palma Ave., about 2.5 miles north) is a popular Ducks watch-party spot. For more ideas, see our guides to the best sports bars and the Anaheim Packing District.
Team Store: The arena Team Store on the southeast corner is temporarily closed during construction. The Ducks Team Store at ARTIC is open Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Sunday.
Honda Center Tips for Visiting
- Join the Encore Club and receive exclusive presales, special offers and all the latest announcements for events.
- Doors typically open 60–90 minutes before an event. Children 2 and older need a ticket.
- No re-entry. Honda Center is smoke- and vape-free.
- No outside food or beverage is allowed in the building during an event.
- Strollers are not allowed. Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 6 in., GoPros and selfie sticks are not allowed.
- Signs up to 26 in. x 30 in. are allowed if they are event-related, not derogatory or obscene, do not block the view of other guests and are not attached to a pole. Cowbells are allowed at hockey games only.
- Tailgating: alcohol is not allowed in the parking lots.
- General admission floor shows use a wristband policy at the East Entrance; check the event page for details.
- Guest Services and First Aid are near Section 202. Elevators are at the four corners of the arena.
- Service dogs only as permitted by the ADA. No other pets allowed.
- Accessibility: assisted listening devices are available at Guest Services (Section 202). Questions: accessibilityservices@hondacenter.com or (714) 704-2400. See Honda Center Accessibility.
Upcoming Honda Center Events
Coming up at Honda Center (dates can change; confirm on the official events calendar or Ticketmaster):
- Anaheim Ducks home games all season
- Dan + Shay – November 6, 2026
- Brand New – November 7, 2026
- V-Beyond – November 21, 2026
- Journey: Final Frontier Tour – November 24, 2026
- Los Gemelos de Sinaloa – November 28, 2026
- Jonas Brothers: Burning Up Tour – December 2, 2026
- West Coast Hoops Showdown: Gonzaga vs. UCLA – December 5, 2026
- Disney On Ice: Jump In! – December 11–14, 2026
- Harlem Globetrotters – 2027 date TBA
- PBR Teams Anaheim – 2027 date TBA
- LA28 Olympic indoor volleyball – summer 2028 (see our LA28 Olympics guide)
Anaheim Ducks Hockey at Honda Center
Since the Mighty Ducks’ first game on October 8, 1993, the team, management, and the arena have changed. But one thing remains: Southern California hockey. Since day one the Ducks have fought and struggled to make a name for themselves.
2026-27 season: The Ducks play an 84-game schedule and host all 31 opponents at Honda Center. They opened at home on October 4 with a 3-2 overtime win over Florida. Joel Quenneville is head coach and Mikael Granlund is captain. A 10-game homestand from December 22 to January 14 ties the franchise record. Orange Alliance memberships start at $34 per game; call 1-877-WILD-WING. Ducks 2026-27 schedule.
The original team, branded by Disney, sported jade and eggplant jerseys with a cartoon-like hockey mask logo. The team’s mascot, Wild Wing, debuted October 8, 1993, in a perfect 90s over the top performance that featured a Disney flare with Wild Wing propelled from the rafters. For the next two seasons, the Ducks struggled to find their rhythm, until center Paul Kariya brought direction and leadership to the team.
In 1997 and 1999, the team made the playoffs and began to gain popularity beyond their Disney affiliation. In 2003, with the help of winger, Teemu Selanne, and goalie Jean Sebastien Giguere, the team made a fairytale run in a playoff series but lost against the New Jersey Devils in seven games. After this point, the team became close-knit, however, in 2005 Disney sold the franchise to the Samuelis who changed their name to the Anaheim Ducks and rebranded the arena the Honda Center with Honda paying $60 million for 15-year naming rights. Many fans look at the 2006-2007 season fondly because it was the first time in franchise history when the team won the Stanley Cup with the help of Ducks “royalty” and brought Lord Stanley home. Since then, the team has had more playoff runs than ever and made the sport more popular in the region.
Honda Center Concerts
While Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena is well known for appearances by Hollywood superstars, the Orange County arena does not fall short of its own down-home and big-league talent. While Honda Center’s first performance was Barry Manilow, the superstars don’t stop there. Anaheim native, No Doubt performed for the first time here in 1996 as the opening act for Bush and the Goo Goo Dolls. They reappeared a year later with Grammy nominations to boot headlining shows. In 2002 and 2005 they reappeared alongside Jay-Z and Linkin Park.
Country music greats such as Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brooks and Dunn, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, and Jimmy Buffett have performed at the Honda Center as well. Icons such as Bowie, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston have all performed here, just to name a few.
The Honda Center continues to boast star-studded line-ups and has expanded its reach by including Latin American favorites such as Luis Miguel, Pepe Aguilar, Los Tigres Del Norte, Gloria Trevi, Alejandra Guzmán, and Los Rieleros. For more stages, see our guide to live music venues in Orange County.
Honda Center Events: PBR, UFC, WWE, Harlem Globetrotters & Basketball
Honda Center brings diverse sporting events to the region. When the Ducks do not have a game, the floor can be transformed into a stage, cage, dirt rodeo, or arena. Professional Bull Riders events draw cowboys and rodeo fans to Orange County; PBR Teams Anaheim returns in 2027 (date TBA).
World Wrestling Entertainment has hosted more than 60 events at the arena, including WrestleMania XII, Royal Rumble 1999, Monday Night Raw, and SmackDown. Ultimate Fighting Championship events have been held here as well, including UFC 59, UFC 63, UFC 76, UFC 121, UFC 157, UFC 214, UFC 233, UFC 241, UFC 270, and UFC 298 in February 2024. Under a partnership announced in 2024, UFC and WWE are bringing at least three events each to Honda Center through 2028 (UFC).
The basketball exhibition team the Harlem Globetrotters has performed at the Honda Center for years, entertaining across ages and varying levels of interest in basketball. Honda Center has hosted the NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional seven times, most recently in 2019, and college hoops return on December 5, 2026, with Gonzaga vs. UCLA. For basketball, the building seats more than 18,000 spectators.
Honda Center Encore Renovation & OCVIBE
Honda Center Encore is a full-venue renovation running through the end of 2027, with new spaces opening in phases during the 2026-27 season. The North Lounge on the Club Level is open, and The Reserve Club is expected in early 2027. Restroom renovations and elevator modernization are under way. A South Entrance expansion, a five-story addition with escalators, a new Team Store and a club-level restaurant, is planned for 2028. Details: Honda Center Encore.
Earlier upgrades include a 15,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor terrace on the club level, completed for Ducks games and special events in 2013 along with an expanded team store, and a wine cellar preserved by Sub-Zero, completed in 2019, that now holds more than 270 bottles.
Around the arena, the Samueli family is building OCVIBE, a 100-acre sports and entertainment district. The Katella and Cerritos parking garages opened in October 2025; a 5,000-capacity concert hall is slated for March 2027, the Katella Commons market hall for early 2027, and hotels plus a Katella footbridge for 2028–29 (City of Anaheim OCVIBE fact sheet). Honda Center will also host indoor volleyball during the LA28 Olympic Games.
