UBS Arena is an indoor venue in Elmont, New York, on Hempstead Turnpike in the Village of Floral Park area of Nassau County. It opened in 2021 and is the home of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, so a visit here is most often built around a game.
The arena also hosts concerts and other entertainment events, with a capacity of approximately 19,000. That size gives it a different feel from smaller clubs: crowds are large, and the building is designed to handle major touring acts and sporting nights alike.
What to expect
- Hockey: Catching an Islanders game is the central reason most people come, and it is a lively way to see the sport in person.
- Concerts and events: The schedule varies, so check what is on before you travel.
- A modern building: The venue opened recently, so its facilities are newer than those of many older arenas in the region.
Getting there and planning
Elmont sits on Long Island, within reach of New York City and the wider Nassau County area. Because the arena is outside the city centre, allow time for travel, especially on event nights when traffic around the venue can be heavy. Arriving early leaves room to find your seat and take in the building before the event begins.
If you are visiting for a game or show, pair your trip with a stop in the surrounding Long Island communities, which offer plenty of places to eat and stay before or after the event.