Stadiums / Kaseya Center

Kaseya Center

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Miami

Stadium information

Type: arena
Capacity: 19,600
Opened: 1999
Roof: Indoor
Surface: Hardwood
League: NBA
Sports: Basketball
Categories: sport_basketball
Timezone: America/New_York
Status: active
Address: [object Object]
Location: Miami
Nicknames: The House That Wade Built

Waterfront Miami arena known for Heat basketball and major entertainment events.

Former names

American Airlines Arena
FTX Arena

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Naming rights history

American Airlines Arena
1999-2021
FTX Arena
2021-2023
Kaseya Center
2023-present

Home team history

Miami Heat
1999-present · NBA
Brighton and Hove Albion
1999-present · Premier League

Features · Architecture

Bayfront Park Connection

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The surrounding area creates a unique Miami game-day atmosphere.

White Hot Branding

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The building highlights the Heat's signature identity.

Features · History

Championship Banners

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the 2006, 2012, and 2013 championships.

Dwyane Wade

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the greatest player in franchise history.

Heat Culture

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Showcases the franchise's winning identity.

Heat Legends

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise icons.

LeBron James

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors the championship era.

Miami Heat Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Mourning, Wade, and other legends.

Pat Riley

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the architect of Miami's success.

Features · Experience

Burnie the Mascot

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The mascot experience.

Burning Heat

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous Miami Heat game atmosphere.

Heat Store

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Miami Basketball

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines NBA basketball with South Florida entertainment culture.

Miami Heat Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes arena access.

White Hot Playoff

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous postseason fan experience.

Traditions

White Hot Playoffs Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday

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.

Seven Nation Army Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the arena, gameday

Kaseya Center erupts into the "Seven Nation Army" chant during key defensive possessions and momentum swings.

Burnie Entertainment Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday

Burnie the mascot entertains fans with comedy skits, dance routines, and crowd interaction throughout every home game.

Heat Culture Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday

"Heat Culture" is celebrated throughout game presentation, emphasizing toughness, discipline, and championship expectations.

Flamethrower Introductions Iconic Must experience

Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday

Player introductions feature flames, smoke, and dramatic lighting, creating one of the NBA's best entrances.

History & timeline

2006 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2006 wing

2006 NBA championship — Wade, Shaq, and Miami's first NBA title.

2012 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2012 wing

2012 NBA championship — the Big Three and Miami's second NBA title.

2013 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2013 wing

2013 NBA championship — back-to-back champions and the 27-game winning streak.

27-Game Winning Streak Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, streak wing

27-game winning streak — one of the greatest runs in NBA history during the Big Three era.

Alonzo Mourning Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Mourning gallery

Alonzo Mourning — Zo and the fierce identity that built Miami basketball.

Big Three Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, Big Three wing

Big Three era — LeBron, Wade, and Bosh and back-to-back NBA titles.

Chris Bosh Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bosh gallery

Chris Bosh — CB and the third pillar of the Big Three dynasty.

Dwyane Wade Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Wade gallery

Dwyane Wade — Flash and the franchise icon of Heat Culture.

Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit

Complete franchise timeline from 1988 expansion to Heat Culture dynasty.

Greatest Heat Moments Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery

The greatest moments in Heat history — from Wade's 2006 Finals to the Big Three dynasty.

Heat Culture History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Heat Culture wing

Heat Culture history — the identity that has become one of the most recognizable in sports.

Heat Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience

Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse

The complete Heat Hall of Fame — every championship immortal in Miami.

Jimmy Butler Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Butler gallery

Jimmy Butler era — Jimmy Buckets and the modern Heat Culture revival.

LeBron James Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, Big Three wing

LeBron James era — King James and the Big Three championship dynasty.

Miami Basketball History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Miami basketball wing

Miami basketball history — South Beach meets one of the NBA's premier franchises.

Pat Riley Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Riley gallery

Pat Riley — the architect of Heat Culture and Miami's championship dynasty.

Shaquille O'Neal Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, O'Neal gallery

Shaquille O'Neal era — Shaq and the 2006 championship run in Miami.

Tim Hardaway Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Hardaway gallery

Tim Hardaway — Tim Hardaway and the original Miami Heat era.

Udonis Haslem Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Haslem gallery

Udonis Haslem — Mr. 305 and the heart of Heat Culture for two decades.

Entertainment

Burnie Iconic Must experience

Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday

Burnie — the Heat mascot and symbol of Miami basketball energy.

Heritage Nights Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, heritage gamedays

Heritage nights celebrating Wade, the Big Three, and Heat Culture history.

White Hot Events Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, postseason

White Hot events when Heat Nation fills Kaseya Center for playoff basketball.

Championship Celebrations Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, championship events

Championship celebrations — banner raisings and dynasty-era Heat Nation gatherings.

Heat Dancers Iconic

Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday

Heat Dancers performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.

Community Events Iconic

Special Event · Kaseya Center and plaza, special events

Community events celebrating Miami and South Florida basketball culture.

Bayside Festivals Iconic

Special Event · Bayside and Kaseya Center plaza, special events

Bayside festivals celebrating Heat Nation and Biscayne Bay gameday culture.

Theme Nights

Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays

Special theme nights throughout the Heat season at Kaseya Center.

Experiences

Big Three Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, Big Three wing

Visit the Big Three exhibit — LeBron, Wade, and Bosh championship dynasty.

Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, championship anniversary game

Attend a championship anniversary night — celebrating 2006, 2012, and 2013 titles.

Dwyane Wade Statue Iconic Must experience

Statue · Exterior plaza, Wade statue

Take a photo with the Dwyane Wade statue — Flash forever outside Kaseya Center.

Dwyane Wade Tribute Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, Wade tribute game

Attend a Dwyane Wade tribute night — honoring Flash at Kaseya Center.

Eastern Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, Eastern Conference Finals

Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center — Heat Nation at the doorstep of a title.

First Heat Game at Kaseya Center Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Main entrance, Kaseya Center

Your first Heat game at Kaseya Center — Heat Culture, Burnie, and Miami pride.

Heat Culture Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Heat Culture wing

Visit the Heat Culture exhibit — the identity that defines Miami basketball.

Heat Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience

Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Heat wins

Stay through a Heat victory celebration — Let's Go Heat at full voice.

Heat vs Bulls Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Kaseya Center, Heat vs Bulls

Eastern Conference rivalry when Chicago visits Kaseya Center.

Heat vs Celtics Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Kaseya Center, Heat vs Celtics

Eastern Conference rivalry when Boston visits Kaseya Center.

Heat vs Knicks Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Kaseya Center, Heat vs Knicks

Eastern Conference rivalry when New York visits Miami.

Kaseya Center Tour Iconic Must experience

Tour · Kaseya Center tour entrance

Behind-the-scenes Kaseya Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.

NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, NBA Finals

NBA Finals at Kaseya Center — the pinnacle of basketball in Miami.

One of the NBA's Elite Franchises Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center and Miami, gameday

Experience one of the NBA's elite franchises — Heat Culture at its finest.

South Beach Basketball Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center and Miami, gameday

Experience South Beach basketball — Miami style meets Heat Culture on gameday.

South Beach During Game Weekend Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · South Beach, gameday weekend

Visit South Beach during game weekend — Miami at its most electric.

Sunset Over Biscayne Bay Before Tipoff Iconic Must experience

Exterior Feature · Bayside waterfront, pregame

Watch a sunset over Biscayne Bay before tipoff — Miami gameday at its most iconic.

Udonis Haslem Tribute Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Kaseya Center, Haslem tribute game

Attend a Udonis Haslem tribute night — honoring Mr. 305 at Kaseya Center.

Walk Bayside Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Bayside Marketplace, pregame

Walk Bayside before the game — waterfront energy before Heat basketball.

White Hot Heat Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, postseason

Experience White Hot Heat — the playoff atmosphere that defines Miami basketball.

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