Located on Buffalo's waterfront, KeyBank Center is Western New York's premier sports and entertainment facility. Primarily known as the home of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank Center is a state-of-the-art venue that was designed with all kinds of live entertainment in mind. KeyBank Center hosts the best concerts, ice shows, sporting events, and family shows entertaining audien
ces of all ages. Since the grand opening on September 21, 1996, more than 11 million people have attended the wide variety of events held at KeyBank Center. KeyBank Center is also home to the National Lacrosse League's Buffalo Bandits, and has hosted national profile events such as the 1999 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, the NCAA "Frozen Four" Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship and much more. (Formally known as HSBC Arena & First Niagara Center).
