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Amerant Bank Arena

6.4

Sunrise, FL, USA

Stadium information

Type
arena
Capacity
19,000
Opened
1998
Roof
Indoor
Surface
Artificial Ice
Home teams
Florida Panthers
Sports
Hockey
Categories
sport_hockey
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Postal code
33323
Location
Sunrise, FL, USA
Nicknames
The Vault, Sunrise

South Florida arena known for Panthers hockey and major touring concerts.

Former names

  • National Car Rental Center, Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, FLA Live Arena
  • National Car Rental Center
  • Office Depot Center
  • BankAtlantic Center
  • BB&T Center
  • FLA Live Arena

Teams

Florida Panthers

Passport Score

6.4

10 ratings · 19 check-ins

Atmosphere
7.7
Concessions
7.4
Amenities
8.2
Access
7.2
Neighborhood
3.6
Attractions
6.9

Location map

[object Object] · Sunrise, FL, USA

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Naming rights history

  1. National Car Rental Center

    1998-2002

  2. Office Depot Center

    2002-2005

  3. BankAtlantic Center

    2005-2012

  4. BB&T Center

    2012-2021

  5. FLA Live Arena

    2021-2023

  6. Amerant Bank Arena

    2023-present

  7. National Car Rental Center

    Former name

  8. Office Depot Center

    Former name

  9. BankAtlantic Center

    Former name

  10. BB&T Center

    Former name

  11. FLA Live Arena

    Former name

Home team history

  1. Florida Panthers

    Present · NHL

Features · Architecture

Panthers Plaza

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The entrance area creates a fan gathering space.

Premium Fan Areas

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Modern hospitality spaces enhance the experience.

South Florida Waterfront Region

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The arena represents the Panthers' South Florida identity.

Features · History

1996 Stanley Cup Final

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights franchise history.

2023 Stanley Cup Final

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the Panthers' breakthrough era.

Alexander Barkov

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors the championship captain.

Florida Panthers Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise legends.

Panthers Legends

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise icons.

Roberto Luongo

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the Hall of Fame goaltender.

Features · Experience

Florida Panthers Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes arena access.

Goal Horn

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The Panthers scoring celebration.

Panthers Store

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Redline Lady

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous in-game entertainment experience.

Sir Purr

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The mascot experience.

South Florida Hockey Culture

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines NHL hockey with the Florida lifestyle.

Traditions

Plastic Rat Toss Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

After Panthers home victories, fans throw hundreds or thousands of plastic rats onto the ice, producing one of the NHL's most distinctive postgame scenes.

The "Rat Trick" Story Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The rat tradition commemorates Scott Mellanby killing a locker-room rat with his stick before scoring two goals in Florida's 1995–96 home opener—a performance teammates nicknamed the "rat trick."

"Vamos Gatos" Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday

Many Panthers supporters use the bilingual "Vamos Gatos!"—meaning "Let's go Cats"—as a South Florida-specific rallying cry for the team.

"Sweetness" Goal Celebration Iconic Must experience

Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday

Panthers goals are celebrated with "Sweetness" by Jimmy Eat World, with fans shouting and singing along to the chorus after the goal horn.

Red Rally-Towel Wave Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

During playoff games, Panthers fans collectively wave red rally towels, creating the team's recognizable "Redvolution" atmosphere inside Amerant Bank Arena.

History & timeline

1996 Stanley Cup Run Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, 1996 run wing

1996 Stanley Cup run — the Year of the Rat and the Panthers' first Final appearance.

Aleksander Barkov Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Barkov gallery

Aleksander Barkov — captain and the face of back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.

Battle of Florida History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Battle of Florida wing

Battle of Florida history — Panthers vs Lightning and Sunshine State supremacy.

Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit

Complete franchise timeline from 1993 expansion to back-to-back Stanley Cups.

Greatest Panthers Moments Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery

The greatest moments in Panthers history — from the Rat Trick to back-to-back Cups.

Matthew Tkachuk Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Tkachuk gallery

Matthew Tkachuk era — playoff warrior and engine of the championship runs.

Modern Dynasty Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, dynasty wing

Modern dynasty era — Barkov, Tkachuk, Bobrovsky, and championship hockey in Sunrise.

Olli Jokinen Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Jokinen gallery

Olli Jokinen — franchise scoring leader of the early Panthers era.

Panthers Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience

Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse

The complete Panthers Hall of Fame — every Rats on the Ice immortal.

Panthers Renaissance Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, renaissance wing

Panthers renaissance — from overlooked market to one of hockey's premier destinations.

Panthers vs Lightning Rivalry Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit

Panthers vs Lightning rivalry — the Battle of Florida and back-to-back Cup Final meetings.

Pavel Bure Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bure gallery

Pavel Bure — the Russian Rocket and the most electrifying Panther ever.

Playoff History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, playoff history wing

Panthers playoff history — 1996, 2023 Final, and back-to-back championships.

Rat Trick History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Rat Trick wing

Rat Trick history — Scott Mellanby, the 1996 run, and plastic rats on the ice.

Roberto Luongo Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Luongo gallery

Roberto Luongo — franchise goaltender and Hall of Fame icon in Sunrise.

Sergei Bobrovsky Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bobrovsky gallery

Sergei Bobrovsky — Vezina Trophy winner and backbone of the Cup runs.

South Florida Hockey Growth Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, South Florida hockey wing

South Florida hockey growth — from expansion to championship destination.

Florida Hockey Evolution Iconic

Historic display · Main concourse, Florida hockey wing

Florida hockey evolution — the Battle of Florida and statewide hockey growth.

Entertainment

Stanley C. Panther Iconic Must experience

Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday

Stanley C. Panther — the beloved Panthers mascot and symbol of Rats on the Ice.

Rat Trick Celebrations Iconic Must experience

Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, after Panthers wins

Rat Trick celebrations — plastic rats and Sweetness after every Panthers win.

Championship Celebrations Iconic Must experience

Victory Celebration · Championship Plaza, special events

Championship celebrations honoring the Panthers' 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cups.

Panthers Ice Dancers Iconic

Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday

Panthers Ice Dancers performances energizing the crowd between periods.

Military Appreciation Nights Iconic

Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games

Military appreciation nights honoring service members in South Florida.

Tailgate Events Iconic

Special Event · Exterior plaza, pregame

Tailgate events in the plaza before Panthers hockey in Sunrise.

Community Nights Iconic

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena and plaza, special events

Community nights celebrating South Florida and Panthers hockey culture.

Theme Nights

Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays

Special theme nights throughout the Panthers season at Amerant Bank Arena.

Experiences

Amerant Bank Arena Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Main entrance, Amerant Bank Arena

Your first time walking into Amerant Bank Arena — the Rat Trick and championship pride.

Amerant Bank Arena Tour Iconic Must experience

Tour · Amerant Bank Arena tour entrance

Behind-the-scenes Amerant Bank Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.

Barkov Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Barkov gallery

Visit the Barkov exhibit — captain and face of back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.

Barkov Tribute Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, Barkov tribute game

Attend a Barkov tribute night — honoring the captain in Sunrise.

Battle of Florida Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Amerant Bank Arena, Lightning game

Experience the Battle of Florida — Sunshine State rivalry at full intensity.

Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, anniversary gameday

Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving 2024 or 2025 in Sunrise.

One of Hockey's Fastest Growing Fanbases Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, gameday

Experience one of hockey's fastest growing fanbases — Rats on the Ice in Sunrise.

Panthers Playoff Run Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, postseason

Experience a Panthers playoff run — championship atmosphere and the Rat Trick in April.

Panthers vs Bruins Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Amerant Bank Arena, Panthers vs Bruins

Playoff rivalry intensity when Boston visits Sunrise.

Panthers vs Lightning Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Amerant Bank Arena, Panthers vs Lightning

The Battle of Florida when Tampa Bay visits Amerant Bank Arena.

Panthers vs Maple Leafs Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Amerant Bank Arena, Panthers vs Maple Leafs

Eastern Conference battles when Toronto visits Amerant Bank Arena.

Playoff Hockey in South Florida Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, postseason

Experience playoff hockey in South Florida — one of the NHL's loudest modern atmospheres.

Rat Celebration Iconic Must experience

Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Panthers wins

Stay through a Rat celebration — plastic rats and Sweetness after a Panthers win.

Rat Trick Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Rat Trick wing

Visit the Rat Trick exhibit — the Year of the Rat and South Florida's iconic tradition.

Red Out Crowd Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday

Experience a Red Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in Panthers red for playoff hockey.

Sawgrass Mills Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Sawgrass Mills, pregame

Visit Sawgrass Mills before the game — one of America's largest malls minutes from the arena.

Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, Stanley Cup wing

Visit the Stanley Cup display — 2024 and 2025 back-to-back championships.

Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, Stanley Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in South Florida.

Sweetness Iconic Must experience

Goal Song · Throughout the arena, after Panthers wins

Experience Sweetness after a win — Flo Rida's anthem and the Rat Trick in Sunrise.

Throw a Plastic Rat Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, after Panthers wins

Throw a plastic rat after a win — the Rat Trick live in Sunrise.

Tkachuk Tribute Event Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Amerant Bank Arena, Tkachuk tribute event

Attend a Tkachuk tribute event — honoring the playoff warrior in Sunrise.

Fan reviews

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4.9 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 5.7
  • food: 4.4
  • parking: 5.4
  • neighborhood: 2.0
  • facilities: 7.5
  • attractions: 4.4
6.7 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 8.3
  • food: 6.7
  • parking: 8.2
  • neighborhood: 4.1
  • facilities: 7.3
  • attractions: 5.7
5.1 2026-08

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 2.2
  • food: 6.2
  • parking: 6.9
  • neighborhood: 2.7
  • facilities: 7.0
  • attractions: 5.4
5.7 2026-07 · sports

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 8.7
  • food: 3.8
  • parking: 5.9
  • neighborhood: 1.8
  • facilities: 6.3
  • attractions: 7.9
  • access: 5.9
  • amenities: 6.3
  • concessions: 3.8
7.3 2026-07 · sports

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 9.5
  • food: 7.6
  • parking: 8.4
  • neighborhood: 5.3
  • facilities: 8.8
  • attractions: 4.4
  • access: 8.4
  • amenities: 8.8
  • concessions: 7.6
6.7 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 7.8
  • food: 6.7
  • parking: 8.2
  • neighborhood: 2.7
  • facilities: 7.9
  • attractions: 7.1
6.6 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 9.6
  • food: 7.2
  • parking: 6.3
  • neighborhood: 1.0
  • facilities: 7.7
  • attractions: 7.7
6.1 2026-07

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 6.4
  • food: 9.0
  • parking: 4.2
  • neighborhood: 1.0
  • facilities: 8.7
  • attractions: 7.3
9.9 2026-08

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 10.0
  • food: 10.0
  • parking: 10.0
  • neighborhood: 10.0
  • facilities: 9.6
3.1 2026-06

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 3.7
  • food: 3.2
  • parking: 3.9
  • neighborhood: 2.6
  • facilities: 2.7
  • attractions: 2.3

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