The BB&T Center, formerly named the BankAtlantic Center, offers one of the most affordable hockey experiences in the National Hockey League. While most hockey arenas are located inside each city’s downtown area, the BB&T Center is a suburban arena located 30-40 minutes from downtown Miami, Florida. While the Florida Panthers have struggled with low attendance historically, the revamping of both the arena and team brand have created sort of a renaissance in Sunrise, Florida. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the BB&T Center seating chart to help hockey fans decide where to sit before purchasing their Florida Panthers tickets.
Where To Sit At The BB&T Center
The BB&T Center’s layout resembles that of most arenas in the National Hockey League. The venue boasts a lower level, club level, and upper level with a sizeable amount of premium seating options. The BB&T Center also has a wide variety of bar settings for hockey fans including the Coors Light Cold Zone, Corona Beach House, Legends Lounge, Heineken District, Club Lexus, and Rum Bar. We’ll begin by discussing the lower level seats closest to the ice.
Lower Level (Plaza Level)
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The lower level seats at the BB&T Center consist of sections 101 through 134. The rows for the lower level sections are numbered 1 through 28. The Florida Panthers’ bench is located in front of sections 101 and 102 while the visiting team uses the bench in front of sections 101 and 134. The penalty box is located in front of section 118. The Florida Panthers shoot twice on the goal in front of sections 125 and 128. The visiting team shoots twice on the goal in front of sections 108 and 111.
One of the neatest features of the BB&T Center is the outdoor cigar patio on the north side of the arena.
Glass Seats
The Glass Seats are rows 1 and 2 of sections 102 through 134 on the BB&T Center’s lower level. Hockey fans with tickets for the Glass Seat sections will also receive complimentary parking at the BB&T Center.
Loge Boxes
The Loge Boxes are ideal for businesses looking to entertain clients and other special guests but don’t have the number of guests to satisfy a luxury suite. The Loge Boxes have 6 to 8 seats per box and are located on the plaza level of the BB&T Center.
Club Seats
The club seats at the BB&T Center consist of sections C1 through C35. The club level sections have between 3 and 8 rows of seats and always begin with row 1. Fans with seats on the club level will have access to the Big Easy Casino Jester’s Court which offers a casual bar and dining area. Ticket holders of other premium seating areas at the BB&T Center will also have access to the Big Easy Casino Jester’s Court. The club sections offer some of the best views of the ice in the arena and gift hockey fans with less wait at restrooms and concessions during intermissions.
Club Lexus
The Club Lexus seats can be found in select rows in sections 101, 102, and 134 on the BB&T Center’s lower level. Fans with tickets for Club Lexus will receive the following perks.
- All-inclusive food, soft drinks, beer, and wine
- Private restrooms
- Private entrance into the area
- Assigned waitstaff
- Valet parking provided
- Access to a 12,000 square foot lounge with upscale furniture flat-screen HD televisions
- Free WiFi for guests
Corona Beach House
The Corona Beach House is an all-inclusive club located on the club level of the BB&T Center. The Corona Beach House seats are located in sections C5 through C14. Fans with tickets for the Corona Beach House sections will receive the following perks.
- Club parking
- Private restrooms
- Private entrance
- All-inclusive food, soft drinks, beer, and wine
Upper Level
The upper level seats at the BB&T Center consist of sections 301 through 334. The upper level sections have between 9 and 16 rows of seats and always begin with row 1. The upper level at the BB&T Center offers the most affordable tickets for Florida Panthers home games.
Lord Stanley’s Loft
Lord Stanley’s Loft is an 8,000 square foot area located on the upper level of the BB&T Center (sections 328, 329, & 330). Lord Stanley’s Loft can accommodate up to 400 guests with catered buffet food and a private bar area. Food, soft drinks, beer, and wine, are all-inclusive for the Lord Stanley’s Loft area.
Luxury Suites
The luxury suites at the BB&T Center come in three different sizes that can accommodate 15, 20, or 50 people. The perks for the luxury suites at the BB&T Center include the following.
- Assigned suite attendant
- Private restrooms
- Flat-screen HD televisions
- Comfortable padding seating with additional leg room
- Bar top seating with a view of the ice
- All-inclusive food and beverage packages
- Access to the Chairman’s Club and Legends Lounge
To learn more about leasing a suite at the BB&T Center, please visit NHL.com.
Mobile Ticketing
PDF tickets printed at home are no longer welcome at the BB&T Center. Hockey fans are required to utilize their mobile devices to gain entry into the BB&T Center for Florida Panthers home games, and are encouraged to download the NHL mobile app. To learn more about the mobile ticketing policies at the BB&T Center, please visit NHL.com.
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