KeyBank Center Seating Chart
KeyBank Center is the home of the Buffalo Sabres at One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza in downtown Buffalo, New York. It opened on September 21, 1996, as Marine Midland Arena and was later HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. In July 2025 the Sabres extended KeyBank's naming rights by 10 years. The arena's promoter guide lists 19,070 seats for hockey and about 19,000 to 19,500 for basketball.
Quick answer
KeyBank Center holds 19,070 for Sabres hockey, according to the arena's promoter guide. Concert capacity depends on the stage setup, from about 13,500 to 19,500 seats. Seats sit on three levels, the 100s, 200s and 300s, with a suite level between.
- The 200 Level is the club level.
- There are 80 luxury suites.
- Bags are banned; small clutches only.
- Doors open 90 minutes before Sabres games.
Sections at KeyBank Center
KeyBank Center has three seating levels, the 100s, the 200s and the 300s, with a Suite Level between the club seats and the upper bowl. The arena doesn't publish section ranges, so the layout below comes from its FAQs, premium pages and promoter guide.
- 100 Level — the lower bowl, home of the 1970 Club and the Michelob Ultra Lounge
- 200 Level — club seats with in-seat wait service and the KeyBank Club
- Suite Level — 80 private luxury suites
- 300 Level — the upper bowl, reached by express escalators
- Floor — set up for concerts and other events
Best seats at KeyBank Center
We found no official best-seat or bench-side guide. The 200 Level is the club level, with in-seat wait service and coat check at Sabres games. Its KeyBank Club is open at Sabres games only to suite and 200 club seat holders. For 2026-27, the 1970 Club on the 100 Level became an all-inclusive space for Signature Seat members. Express escalators run straight to the 300 Level.
Tips before you go
All bags, backpacks and purses are banned; only clutches and wristlets up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches are allowed. The arena is cashless. Event parking in the KeyBank Center and LECOM Harborcenter ramps costs $20 to $30, and there are surface lots too, all cashless. Doors open 90 minutes before Sabres games and about an hour before concerts, and the arena sits on two bus routes and the NFTA Metro Rail line.
How to read the KeyBank Center seating chart
The first digit of a section is the level. The 200 Level is the club level, with in-seat wait service and coat check at Sabres games, and the 300 Level is the upper bowl.
The 80 suites sit on their own Suite Level. The KeyBank Club on the 200 Level is open at Sabres games only to suite holders and 200 club seat holders.
Accessible seats are available on all levels, and express escalators lead directly to the 300 Level.
Building a seating chart for an event at KeyBank Center
LECOM Harborcenter next door is linked to the arena by an elevated walkway. A new NFTA station, DL&W, opened in December 2025, and a bridge from it into the arena's 100 Level is expected in spring 2027. As of late 2025, talks on a renovation of at least $400 million were preliminary.
Hosting a private event at KeyBank Center?
Plan the room for your KeyBank Center event before anyone sets a table: dinner rounds, program rows, and head tables, arranged your way. Layouts run to 500 seats and export as a print-ready PDF for the Buffalo event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does KeyBank Center hold?
- KeyBank Center holds 19,070 for Sabres hockey, according to the arena's promoter guide. Concert capacity depends on the stage setup, from about 13,500 to 19,500 seats. Seats sit on three levels, the 100s, 200s and 300s, with a suite level between.
- What are the best seats at KeyBank Center?
- We found no official best-seat or bench-side guide. The 200 Level is the club level, with in-seat wait service and coat check at Sabres games. Its KeyBank Club is open at Sabres games only to suite and 200 club seat holders. For 2026-27, the 1970 Club on the 100 Level became an all-inclusive space for Signature Seat members. Express escalators run straight to the 300 Level.
- What sections does KeyBank Center have?
- Main sections include: 100 Level — the lower bowl, home of the 1970 Club and the Michelob Ultra Lounge; 200 Level — club seats with in-seat wait service and the KeyBank Club; Suite Level — 80 private luxury suites. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is KeyBank Center located?
- KeyBank Center is at One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203, near the Canalside waterfront. Parking is in the arena ramp, the LECOM Harborcenter ramp and nearby surface lots.
- How do I plan a private event at KeyBank Center?
- The arena books rooms such as the KeyBank Club, the Lexus Club and the Pavilion for meetings and private events. Map the KeyBank Center group's tables in our free chart maker.