UBS Arena Seating Chart
UBS Arena is the home of the New York Islanders at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, New York, at Belmont Park. It opened in November 2021 at a cost of $1.1 billion, NHL.com reported, and Populous designed it. The arena says it seats over 17,000 fans, and Populous lists 17,200 for hockey, 17,975 for basketball and 18,600 for concerts. The arena's FAQ says Oak View Group leads its operations.
Quick answer
UBS Arena seats over 17,000 fans, according to the arena, and capacity changes by event. Its architect, Populous, lists 17,200 for hockey, 17,975 for basketball and 18,600 for concerts. AP reported 17,250 when it opened in 2021.
- Lower sections run from 101 to 121.
- The map marks the Islanders' shoot-twice end by 108 to 110.
- The arena is cashless.
- The LIRR has a full-time Elmont-UBS Arena station.
Sections at UBS Arena
UBS Arena stacks its seats on a main concourse, a suite level and an upper level that holds both the 200s and 300s. The section numbers below are read off the arena's official level maps.
- Main Concourse — lower sections 101 to 121, with club seats in 113 to 116
- PitchBook Suite Level — suites S1 to S37, the UBS Club and Boxes 1 to 22
- Upper Concourse — sections 201 to 231, including the Section 329 supporters' standing section
- Upper Deck — sections 301 to 326
- JetBlue Runway Level — Mosaic Suites MS1 to MS18 beside the rink, read off the map, plus the JetBlue Mosaic Lounge
Best seats at UBS Arena
We found no official best-seat guide or bench-side information. On the arena's level maps, the end where the Islanders shoot twice is by sections 108 to 110. The stage end for concerts is the opposite end, by 119 to 121, read off the map. The map also shows sections 113 to 116 on the sideline as club seats in front of the DIME Club. Section 329 is a standing supporters' section that honors the original Section 329 at the Islanders' old home.
Tips before you go
Bags must be 12 by 12 by 6 inches or smaller, and backpacks of all sizes are banned. Bag check is in the Acrisure Great Hall, and some events have stricter rules. The arena is cashless, with reverse ATMs across from sections 108 and 210, and there is no re-entry. Islanders tickets must be shown on a phone, and screenshots aren't accepted. Tailgating isn't allowed in the lots.
How to read the UBS Arena seating chart
Sections 101 to 121 ring the main concourse. Above them, the PitchBook Suite Level holds suites S1 to S37, the UBS Club and Boxes 1 to 22.
The 200s and 300s share level 2. The Upper Concourse runs from 201 to 231, with split sections 201A, 201B, 226A and 226B and no 229, and the Upper Deck runs from 301 to 326.
Wheelchair seating is in sections 103, 104, 105, 109, 112, 114, 115, 117, 205, 210, 214, 217 and 222. Sensory rooms are at section 106, section 212 and near Suite 34.
Building a seating chart for an event at UBS Arena
Populous says it designed the seating bowl to sit closer to the ice, in a 745,000-square-foot arena. The Heineken Terrace is at sections 305 and 306, and the TrueBlue Terrace is at section 118. The DIME Club covers 11,000 square feet, and the JetBlue Mosaic Lounge opens 90 minutes before puck drop at Islanders games.
Hosting a private event at UBS Arena?
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in UBS Arena?
- UBS Arena seats over 17,000 fans, according to the arena, and capacity changes by event. Its architect, Populous, lists 17,200 for hockey, 17,975 for basketball and 18,600 for concerts. AP reported 17,250 when it opened in 2021.
- What are the best seats at UBS Arena?
- We found no official best-seat guide or bench-side information. On the arena's level maps, the end where the Islanders shoot twice is by sections 108 to 110. The stage end for concerts is the opposite end, by 119 to 121, read off the map. The map also shows sections 113 to 116 on the sideline as club seats in front of the DIME Club. Section 329 is a standing supporters' section that honors the original Section 329 at the Islanders' old home.
- What sections does UBS Arena have?
- Main sections include: Main Concourse — lower sections 101 to 121, with club seats in 113 to 116; PitchBook Suite Level — suites S1 to S37, the UBS Club and Boxes 1 to 22; Upper Concourse — sections 201 to 231, including the Section 329 supporters' standing section. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is UBS Arena located?
- UBS Arena is at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003. The LIRR's full-time Elmont-UBS Arena station has direct trains from Grand Central Madison and Penn Station in about 30 minutes. From there it's a 10 to 15 minute walk or a free shuttle. The five parking areas are reached only from the Cross Island Parkway.
- How do I plan a private event at UBS Arena?
- The BMW entrance on the southeast side and the DIME entrance on the southwest side are for premium members only. Plan your Islanders group's tables in our free chart maker.