Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
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Facts and practical information
Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial. It was renovated in the mid-1990s and reopened as The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, on September 18, 1998. It is home to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League and the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League. ()
Day trips
Blue Cross Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Frontier Field, Sibley's, Federal Building, Little Theatre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Blue Cross Arena open?
Blue Cross Arena is open:
- Monday 11 am - 3 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
- Friday 11 am - 3 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Cross Arena?
Nearby attractions include Court Street Bridge, Rochester (3 min walk), Times Square Building, Rochester (3 min walk), Broad Street Bridge, Rochester (4 min walk), Rundel Memorial Library, Rochester (4 min walk).
How to get to Blue Cross Arena by public transport?
The nearest stations to Blue Cross Arena:
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- RTS Transit Center (9 min walk)
- FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (12 min walk)
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- Rochester (18 min walk)