Anaheim Honda Center

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Honda Center in Anaheim

Honda Center (previously known as Anaheim Arena during construction, Pond of Anaheim in 1993, and Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim between 1993 and 2006) is an indoor arena, located in Anaheim, California. Owned by the City of Anaheim and operated by Anaheim Arena Management, the arena sits anywhere between 8,400 people (theater set-up) and 18,900 people (center stage), with hockey events able to sit 17,174 people and basketball games able to sit 18,336. The arena was built and opened in 1993, designed by HOK Sport (now Populous). It serves as the primary home to Anaheim Ducks off of NHL.

Honda Center's former tennants include Los Angeles Clippers from the NBA (1994 to 1999, served as their second home), Anaheim Storm from the NLL (2004 to 2005), UCLA Bruins the NCAA (2011 to 2012), Los Angeles Kiss off of the AFL (2014 to 2016), Anaheim Splash from the CISL (1994 to 1997) and Anaheim Bullfrogs from the MLRH (1994 to 1999). The arena hosted both the 2003 and 2007 Stanley Cup Finals and the 1999 Frozen Four, several PBR cup events, numerous UFC events, the 2005 badminton IBF World Championships, several NCAA men's basketball tournaments, and it also hosts the annual Wooden Legacy basketball tournament. The arena is planned to be the host venue for indoor volleybal during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Musical acts who performed at the arena include Tina Turner, who performed her last concert in the arena in 2000, before returning to the arena in 2008, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Santana, Metallica, Jay-Z, Iron Maiden, Depeche Mode, and more. KIIS-FM's Jingle Ball was hosted in the arena in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Muse appearances

Venue address

Honda Center
2695 East Katella Avenue
Platinum Triangle
Anaheim, CA 92806

See also