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Overview
The Visions Veterans Memorial Arena is a 5,000-seat arena (with up to 7,000 capacity depending on configuration). It is home to the Binghamton Black Bears (Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)). The Arena anchors the downtown area as a center for a wide variety of sports, concerts, expos, and family events.
The Arena was built in 1973 as a result of a nationwide design competition. Some of the top stars in the world have played the Arena at one time or another. The first act at the Arena was the Barnum & Bailey circus in May 1973. Chicago played the first concert at the Arena (with Bruce Springsteen as opener) on June 20, 1973. The first regular tenants of the Arena were the Broome Dusters (NAHL, 1973-1977), followed by the Binghamton Dusters (AHL, 1977-1980), the Binghamton Whalers (AHL, 1980-1990), the Binghamton Rangers (AHL, 1990-1997), and the B.C. Icemen (UHL, 1997-2002).
Facilities:
Ice Rink
Amenities
Nearby Hotels
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(3.09 miles)
79 Room Limited Service Hotel. Centrally located with easy access to all major highways.
(4.05 miles)
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(2.03 miles)
(3.63 miles)
Ice Rental
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena has ice available from the following sellers.
Clubs
Club(s) that play at this ice rink
Tournaments
What to Do
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Today
Rain Showers Likely
53 °F
Thursday
Sunny
55 °F
Friday
Sunny
63 °F
Hockey
Soccer
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Basketball
Curling
Figure Skating
Golf
Irish Dance
Volleyball
