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White Hot Playoffs
During the playoffs, every fan wears a white shirt, creating the iconic "White Hot" atmosphere that has become one of the NBA's most recognizable traditions.
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1999Opened
19,600Capacity
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The basics
About Kaseya Center
Waterfront Miami arena known for Heat basketball and major entertainment events.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- The House That Wade Built
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyAmerican Airlines ArenaFTX Arena
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Seven Nation Army Chant
Kaseya Center erupts into the "Seven Nation Army" chant during key defensive possessions and momentum swings.
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Burnie Entertainment
Burnie the mascot entertains fans with comedy skits, dance routines, and crowd interaction throughout every home game.
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Heat Culture
"Heat Culture" is celebrated throughout game presentation, emphasizing toughness, discipline, and championship expectations.
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Flamethrower Introductions
Player introductions feature flames, smoke, and dramatic lighting, creating one of the NBA's best entrances.
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2013 NBA Championship
2013 NBA championship — back-to-back champions and the 27-game winning streak.
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27-Game Winning Streak
27-game winning streak — one of the greatest runs in NBA history during the Big Three era.
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Alonzo Mourning Legacy
Alonzo Mourning — Zo and the fierce identity that built Miami basketball.
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Big Three Era
Big Three era — LeBron, Wade, and Bosh and back-to-back NBA titles.
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Chris Bosh Legacy
Chris Bosh — CB and the third pillar of the Big Three dynasty.
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Dwyane Wade Legacy
Dwyane Wade — Flash and the franchise icon of Heat Culture.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1988 expansion to Heat Culture dynasty.
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Greatest Heat Moments
The greatest moments in Heat history — from Wade's 2006 Finals to the Big Three dynasty.
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Heat Culture History
Heat Culture history — the identity that has become one of the most recognizable in sports.
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Heat Hall of Fame
The complete Heat Hall of Fame — every championship immortal in Miami.
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Jimmy Butler Era
Jimmy Butler era — Jimmy Buckets and the modern Heat Culture revival.
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LeBron James Era
LeBron James era — King James and the Big Three championship dynasty.
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Miami Basketball History
Miami basketball history — South Beach meets one of the NBA's premier franchises.
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Pat Riley Legacy
Pat Riley — the architect of Heat Culture and Miami's championship dynasty.
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Shaquille O'Neal Era
Shaquille O'Neal era — Shaq and the 2006 championship run in Miami.
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Tim Hardaway Legacy
Tim Hardaway — Tim Hardaway and the original Miami Heat era.
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Udonis Haslem Legacy
Udonis Haslem — Mr. 305 and the heart of Heat Culture for two decades.
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MascotIconic
Burnie
Burnie — the Heat mascot and symbol of Miami basketball energy.
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Heritage Nights
Heritage nights celebrating Wade, the Big Three, and Heat Culture history.
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White Hot Events
White Hot events when Heat Nation fills Kaseya Center for playoff basketball.
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Championship Celebrations
Championship celebrations — banner raisings and dynasty-era Heat Nation gatherings.
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Big Three Exhibit
Visit the Big Three exhibit — LeBron, Wade, and Bosh championship dynasty.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating 2006, 2012, and 2013 titles.
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Dwyane Wade Tribute Night
Attend a Dwyane Wade tribute night — honoring Flash at Kaseya Center.
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Eastern Conference Finals Game
Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center — Heat Nation at the doorstep of a title.
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First Heat Game at Kaseya Center
Your first Heat game at Kaseya Center — Heat Culture, Burnie, and Miami pride.
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Heat Victory Celebration
Stay through a Heat victory celebration — Let's Go Heat at full voice.
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Heat vs Bulls
Eastern Conference rivalry when Chicago visits Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Celtics
Eastern Conference rivalry when Boston visits Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Knicks
Eastern Conference rivalry when New York visits Miami.
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Kaseya Center Tour
Behind-the-scenes Kaseya Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
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NBA Finals Game
NBA Finals at Kaseya Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Miami.
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One of the NBA's Elite Franchises
Experience one of the NBA's elite franchises — Heat Culture at its finest.
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South Beach Basketball
Experience South Beach basketball — Miami style meets Heat Culture on gameday.
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South Beach During Game Weekend
Visit South Beach during game weekend — Miami at its most electric.
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Sunset Over Biscayne Bay Before Tipoff
Watch a sunset over Biscayne Bay before tipoff — Miami gameday at its most iconic.
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Udonis Haslem Tribute Night
Attend a Udonis Haslem tribute night — honoring Mr. 305 at Kaseya Center.
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Walk Bayside
Walk Bayside before the game — waterfront energy before Heat basketball.
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White Hot Heat
Experience White Hot Heat — the playoff atmosphere that defines Miami basketball.
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Heat Dancers
Heat Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
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Community Events
Community events celebrating Miami and South Florida basketball culture.
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Bayside Festivals
Bayside festivals celebrating Heat Nation and Biscayne Bay gameday culture.
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Historic Marker
Bayfront Plaza
Bayfront plaza outside Kaseya Center.
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Architecture
White Hot Branding
The building highlights the Heat's signature identity.
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Displays
Heat Championship Displays
Displays of Heat titles in 2006, 2012, and 2013.
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Statue
Dwyane Wade Statue
Bronze of Dwyane Wade outside Kaseya Center.
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Displays
Heat Culture Exhibit
Exhibit on Heat Culture — the Pat Riley standard that defines Miami basketball.
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History
Heat Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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History
LeBron James
Honors the championship era.
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History
Miami Heat Retired Numbers
Honors Mourning, Wade, and other legends.
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Displays
Pat Riley Tribute
Tribute to Pat Riley, the architect of Heat Culture.
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Experience
Burnie the Mascot
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Burning Heat
The famous Miami Heat game atmosphere.
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Experience
Heat Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Miami Basketball
Combines NBA basketball with South Florida entertainment culture.
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Experience
Miami Heat Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
White Hot Playoff
The famous postseason fan experience.
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Architecture
Biscayne Bay Views
Biscayne Bay views from Kaseya Center on the waterfront.
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Displays
Trophy Display
Display of Heat championship trophies.
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Architecture
Miami Skyline View
Downtown Miami skyline views from the arena and bayfront.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Heat season at Kaseya Center.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1999-2021American Airlines Arena
- 2021-2023FTX Arena
- 2023-presentKaseya Center
Home teams
- 1999-presentMiami HeatNBA
- 1999-presentBrighton and Hove AlbionPremier League
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