New York Islanders
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
2400 Hempstead Turnpike
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City
Elmont
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State
NY
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Venue name
UBS Arena
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Zip code
11003
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Parking
Cheapest
General paid Emerald Parking (Exit 26D) is the standard general-admission option; LIRR/transit is the most economical alternative. Prepaying online avoids the $5–$10 at-arena concert surcharge
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Guide url
https://ubsarena.com/parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible spaces in Diamond (28), Silver (28), Emerald (36), and Belmont Park Garage; ADA-accessible shuttle vans/buses run to the arena. Valid disabled permit/plate required
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Hours
Lots open 2 hours prior to doors opening and close 90 minutes after events, unless otherwise stated
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Payment
Prepaid online via ParkWhiz (official) and Ticketmaster; cashless venue. Diamond and Ruby parking not available for purchase (reserved)
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Prepaid
Strongly preferred and recommended for all events; on sale up to the time lots open. Purchase only via ParkWhiz or Ticketmaster (third-party resellers cannot be verified)
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Overview
UBS Arena offers extensive on-site parking in the Belmont Park lots (Silver, Emerald, and Diamond lots) with approximately 7,000 spaces. Pre-paid parking is required for most lots and discounted compared to day-of rates. Event rates range from $30-$50. ADA parking available in the Silver Lot closest to the main entrance.
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Public transport
LIRR Elmont-UBS Arena station (~0.5 mi, free shuttle buses); NYC buses Q2 and Q82; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) n1, n6
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Tailgating
Prohibited. The lease with Empire State Development prohibits tailgating at UBS Arena
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Traffic
Cross Island Parkway exits 26A/26B/26D experience congestion pre/post event; residential streets near the arena restrict parking. Allow extra time on event days
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Types
Five areas — Emerald (general paid, Exit 26D), Belmont Park Garage (Exit 26A), Silver (Exit 26B), Diamond (Exit 26B), and Ruby (Exit 26B). All accessed via Cross Island Parkway; cars only
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Public transportation
App
MTA TrainTime app (LIRR/Metro-North tickets and real-time info); MTA bus schedules/maps
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Best option
LIRR to Elmont-UBS Arena station with free shuttle — fastest and avoids parking/exit congestion
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Bus routes
NYC buses Q2 and Q82 (connect with the F train at Jamaica-179 St); Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) n1 and n6
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Fare
LIRR ticketing via the MTA TrainTime app or station; NYC buses via OMNY/MetroCard; standard MTA/NICE fares apply
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Ferry
N/A — inland arena, no ferry service
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Nearest station
Elmont-UBS Arena LIRR station (~0.5 mi; first new LIRR station in ~50 years, opened 2021; fully accessible)
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Overview
LIRR Elmont-UBS Arena station (Main Line) is a 5-minute walk to the arena, with full-time eastbound and special westbound service on event days. The Queens Village station (Hempstead Branch) is approximately 1 mile away. LIRR fare varies by zone. Train is the recommended transit option from NYC.
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Rail lines
LIRR Hempstead, Huntington, and Ronkonkoma Branches stop daily; Metro-North riders connect to LIRR at Grand Central
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Tips
Keep your LIRR ticket — it is checked at the station before you exit. Buses and the LIRR station are accessible
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Walking distance
~0.5 mi from Elmont-UBS Arena LIRR station (free shuttle available); buses stop at the arena
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Shuttles
Accessibility
Yes — ADA-accessible shuttle vans and buses, including dedicated on-demand vans, run from Emerald, Silver, and Diamond accessible parking to the arena
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Cost
Free
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Dropoff
UBS Arena entrances; oversized-vehicle guests dropped in Silver C lot
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Frequency
Regular/continuous service while lots and station are active around events
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Notes
Oversized vehicles enter at Gate 5 Road off Hempstead Turnpike and drop guests in Silver C lot; email arena no less than 72 hours prior for bus/limo logistics
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Operator
UBS Arena / Oak View Group (arena operations)
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Park ride
Emerald commuter lot access available for Elmont residents/permit holders (see www.elmontubslirrparking.com)
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Pickup
LIRR Elmont-UBS Arena station; accessible parking lots (Emerald, Silver, Diamond)
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) serves the arena directly at the Elmont-UBS Arena station, providing train service from Penn Station, Grand Central, Atlantic Terminal, and points east on Long Island.
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Routes
Free shuttle buses connect the LIRR Elmont-UBS Arena station (~0.5 mi) to the arena; ADA-accessible shuttle vans/buses run from accessible parking areas (Emerald, Silver, Diamond) to the arena
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Schedule
ADA shuttles run on a regular schedule while parking areas are open (2 hours before to 90 minutes after events); LIRR station shuttles run around event times
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Bicycles
Overview
Bike racks available near the main entrance. Limited bike infrastructure in the immediate area.
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Tips
Arena access is primarily car/transit oriented via the Cross Island Parkway; confirm any bike accommodations directly with Guest Services before arrival
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces in Diamond (28), Silver (28), Emerald (36), and Belmont Park Garage, each with adjacent access aisles; valid disabled permit/plate required
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Assistive listening
Assisted Listening Devices available at Guest Services kiosks. Closed captioning on the ribbon board and via personal smartphone for Islanders events; request captioning for other events 72 hours in advance
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Contact
UBS Arena Accessibility Hotline 516-460-8598; full details in the online Accessibility A-Z guide (ubsarena.com/accessibility-guide/)
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Dropoff
ADA-accessible drop-off available; ADA shuttle vans (some on-demand) run from accessible lots to the arena. Contact Accessibility Hotline 516-460-8598
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Elevators
Two guest elevators in each quad of the arena, with access to every level
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Fun fact
The adjacent Elmont-UBS Arena LIRR station — the first new LIRR station in roughly 50 years — was built fully accessible as part of the arena project
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Overview
UBS Arena is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. Accessible parking in the Silver Lot. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms available throughout the venue (companion/family restrooms included). Specific locations in the Accessibility A-Z guide
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Sensory
Three sensory rooms (Section 106, Section 212, and PitchBook Suite Level near Suite 34); sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and a feeling thermometer available at sensory rooms and Guest Services kiosks. Family & sensory rooms program in place
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Service animals
Guide dogs and service animals are welcome
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating, plus seats with removable armrests, dispersed throughout all levels and all ticket price ranges
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — UBS Arena is a fully cashless venue
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Fun fact
Belmont Hall is a casual sports restaurant & bar with an enclosed picnic area accessible directly from outside the venue, featuring menu items from local favorite The Harrison
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Local
The Harrison, Mighty Quinn's Barbeque (brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork), Milk Bar (desserts), Blue Line Deli & Bagels (Huntington, NY — iconic blue/orange bagels). Foodservice by Delaware North, sourcing ~75% of ingredients within a 300-mile radius (Taste NY initiative)
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Mobile ordering
Yes — mobile ordering and streamlined cashless checkout at market-style outlets
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Notable stands
Market-style outlets with hot fresh-prepared and grab-and-go items; The Harrison hub, Mighty Quinn's, Milk Bar, Blue Line Deli & Bagels; Belmont Hall casual sports restaurant & bar
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Outside food policy
Generally not permitted; subject to the arena bag policy and prohibited-items list. Confirm exceptions via Know Before You Go
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkWhiz (official) and Ticketmaster for parking purchases
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Overview
UBS Arena features a premium food and beverage program with New York-focused vendors, local craft beer, and the Belmont Hall entertainment space. The Isles Lab Team Store is on the main concourse. Cashless venue with mobile ordering.
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Signature food
The Harrison's scratch-made cheeseburgers and French fries (local Long Island eatery featured at multiple general-concession outlets and Belmont Hall)
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Venue history
Architect
Populous (lead architect, project/construction manager, structural & services engineer), with JRDV Urban International and Stantec; general contractor Hunt / Barton Malow JV
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Construction cost
~US$1 billion for the arena (about US$1.5 billion including the broader Belmont Park redevelopment)
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Famous moments
First playoff game (Islanders 5-1 over Carolina, April 21, 2023); Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th career goal here April 6, 2025; Ilya Sorokin's goalie goal March 1, 2025; hosted 2024 and 2025 MTV Video Music Awards; AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door (2024)
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Fun fact
Nicknamed "The Stable" by fans because the arena sits at Belmont Park, the famous thoroughbred horse-racing venue
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Original capacity
17,250 (ice hockey) / up to 19,000 (concerts and select events) — unchanged since opening
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Original name
UBS Arena (named under a 20-year UBS naming-rights deal announced July 2020; referred to as Belmont Park Arena during planning/construction)
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Overview
Opened November 20, 2021 as the Islanders' permanent home after years of arena uncertainty. The Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980-1983). UBS Arena at Belmont Park hosts the team's first stable home on Long Island and is set to host the 2027 NHL All-Star Game.
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Records
Alexander Ovechkin's NHL all-time goals record (895th, surpassing Gretzky) was set at UBS Arena on April 6, 2025
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; LEED/sustainability-focused design (Oak View Group/GOAL sustainability program). Tailgating prohibited (N/A — indoor arena)
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Levels
Three main seating levels — 100 (lower bowl), 200 (between suites and upper), and 300 (upper, max ~9 rows per section), plus suite levels
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Premium
VIP suites and premium clubs on two suite levels — Spotlight Suites on the main concourse below the first seating level and Belmar Suites on the upper-concourse suite level; design inspired by classic New York establishments
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 17,255. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena features a modern design optimized for hockey with excellent sightlines throughout.
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Scoreboard
Daktronics installed 45 HDR-capable LED displays; centerhung with 5.9 mm pixel spacing and four main video displays — billed as the largest scoreboard in New York, on a hoist supporting up to 90,000 lbs
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Shared tenants
New York Islanders (NHL, primary). Part-time: St. John's University men's & women's basketball; New York Mavericks (PBR, 2025-present). Previously New York Sirens (PWHL, 2024); hosts concerts, college hockey (Empire State Holiday Invitational from Dec 2026), and other events
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Surface
NHL regulation ice sheet, 200 ft x 85 ft (standard); building surface concrete
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