The arena sits near one of Raleigh's largest event districts.
Raleigh Entertainment District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena anchors a major sports and entertainment area in North Carolina's capital region.
Storm Surge
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena's identity reflects the Hurricanes' unique fan culture.
Features · History
2006 Stanley Cup
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's first championship.
Carolina Hurricanes Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Francis, Brind'Amour, and other legends.
Hartford Whalers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with franchise history.
Hurricanes Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Rod Brind'Amour
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the championship captain.
Ron Francis
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Hall of Fame center.
Features · Experience
Canes Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Carolina Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Southern sports culture.
Carolina Hurricanes Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Goal Horn
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Hurricanes scoring celebration.
Storm Surge Celebration
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous postgame fan celebration.
Whalers Night
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise's history.
Traditions
Storm Surge IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every Hurricanes home victory, the team gathers at center ice and performs the "Storm Surge," a postgame celebration with the fans that began during the 2018–19 season and has become one of the NHL's most unique traditions.
Skol Clap IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before puck drop and after wins, the Hurricanes lead the crowd in a Viking-style clap ("Skol Clap"), with players and fans building from slow claps to a thunderous finish.
"Cheaters Never Win" IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Prior to every Carolina power play, the video board flashes "CHEATERS NEVER WIN," prompting fans to loudly boo the opposing team as the Hurricanes go on the man advantage.
Hurricane Warning Siren IconicMust experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before every home game and at key moments, a Hurricanes legend or local celebrity sounds the mechanical Hurricane Warning Siren, signaling fans to get on their feet.
"Rock You Like a Hurricane" IconicMust experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every Carolina goal and throughout pregame, Scorpions' "Rock You Like a Hurricane" blasts through Lenovo Center while fans sing along to the chorus.
Pack Pack
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Pack Pack student section creates one of the ACC's loudest basketball atmospheres with coordinated chants and red-and-white attire.
NC State Wolfpack Red Out
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Lenovo Center becomes a wall of red during games against North Carolina, Duke, and other ACC rivals.
Wolf! Pack! Chant
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans perform the signature "Wolf!" "Pack!" call-and-response throughout the game.
Red and White Song
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Players and fans remain after victories to sing the university's alma mater and fight songs.
History & timeline
2006 Stanley Cup Championship IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2006 Cup wing
2006 Stanley Cup championship — Brind'Amour, Ward, and Caniac Nation's only title.
Cam Ward Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Ward gallery
Cam Ward — Conn Smythe-winning goaltender of the 2006 Stanley Cup run.
Caniac Nation History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Caniac Nation wing
Caniac Nation history — from RBC Center crowds to the Loudest House in the NHL.
Carolina Hockey History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Carolina hockey wing
Carolina hockey history — Southern championship pride and Caniac Nation culture.
Eric Staal Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Eric Staal gallery
Eric Staal — captain of the 2006 Cup team and franchise cornerstone in Raleigh.
Franchise Timeline IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from Hartford Whalers to the 2006 Stanley Cup in Raleigh.
Greatest Hurricanes Moments IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Hurricanes history — from the 2006 Cup to the Storm Surge.
Hartford Whalers History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Whalers wing
Hartford Whalers history — the franchise roots that shaped Caniac Nation in Carolina.
Hurricanes Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Hurricanes Hall of Fame — every Caniac Nation immortal honored in Raleigh.
Hurricanes vs Capitals Rivalry IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Hurricanes vs Capitals rivalry — Metro Division battles in Raleigh.
Hurricanes vs Rangers Rivalry IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Hurricanes vs Rangers rivalry — playoff history and Metro intensity in Raleigh.
Justin Williams Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Williams gallery
Justin Williams — Mr. Game 7 and clutch hero of the 2006 championship run.
Move to Carolina Exhibit IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, relocation wing
Move to Carolina exhibit — from Hartford to Raleigh and Southern hockey growth.
Playoff History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, playoff history wing
Hurricanes playoff history — the 2006 run, deep runs, and Storm Surge April nights.
Rod Brind'Amour Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Brind'Amour gallery
Rod Brind'Amour — captain, coach, and the heart of the 2006 Stanley Cup champions.
Ron Francis Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Francis gallery
Ron Francis — Whalers legend and Hurricanes franchise icon in Raleigh.
Southern Hockey Growth IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Southern hockey wing
Southern hockey growth — how the Hurricanes helped expand the game below the Mason-Dixon.
Whalers Heritage Nights IconicMust experience
Historic display · Throughout the arena, Whalers heritage gamedays
Whalers heritage nights — green and white nostalgia woven into Caniac Nation gamedays.
Sebastian Aho Era Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Aho gallery
Sebastian Aho era — the modern face of the Hurricanes and Caniac Nation.
Entertainment
Stormy the Ice Hog IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Stormy the Ice Hog — the beloved Hurricanes mascot and symbol of Caniac Nation on gameday.
Storm Surge Celebrations IconicMust experience
Victory Celebration · Ice surface, postgame after Hurricanes wins
Storm Surge celebrations — players leading the crowd in postgame victory dances.
Tailgate Parties IconicMust experience
Special Event · Tailgating Plaza, pregame
Tailgate parties — one of hockey's best pregame scenes outside Lenovo Center.
Hurricanes Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Hurricanes Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Military Appreciation Nights Iconic
Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games
Military appreciation nights honoring service members at Lenovo Center.
Pregame Fan Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Tailgating Plaza, pregame
Pregame fan festivals on the plaza before Hurricanes hockey.
Community Nights Iconic
Special Event · Lenovo Center and plaza, special events
Community nights celebrating Raleigh and Carolina hockey culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Hurricanes season at Lenovo Center.
Experiences
2006 Stanley Cup Exhibit IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2006 Cup wing
Visit the 2006 Stanley Cup exhibit — Brind'Amour, Ward, and Caniac Nation's championship.
Caniac Nation IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience Caniac Nation — one of the NHL's loudest fanbases at full voice in Raleigh.
Eastern Conference Final IconicMust experience
Special Event · Lenovo Center, Eastern Conference Final
Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center — Raleigh on the doorstep of the Stanley Cup.
Hartford Whalers Exhibit IconicMust experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Whalers wing
Visit the Hartford Whalers exhibit — the franchise roots that shaped Caniac Nation.
Hurricanes vs Capitals IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Lenovo Center, Hurricanes vs Capitals
Metro rivalry intensity when Washington visits Lenovo Center.
Hurricanes vs Panthers IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Lenovo Center, Hurricanes vs Panthers
Southeast rivalry when Florida visits Lenovo Center.
Hurricanes vs Rangers IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Lenovo Center, Hurricanes vs Rangers
Original Six atmosphere when New York visits the Loudest House in the NHL.
Lenovo Center IconicMust experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Lenovo Center
Your first time walking into Lenovo Center — the Storm Surge and the Loudest House in the NHL.
Lenovo Center Tour IconicMust experience
Tour · Lenovo Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Lenovo Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
Loudest House in the NHL IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience the Loudest House in the NHL — Caniac Nation at full voice in Raleigh.
One of Hockey's Best Tailgate Scenes IconicMust experience
Special Event · Tailgating Plaza, pregame
Experience one of hockey's best tailgate scenes — Caniac Nation pregame parties in Raleigh.
Outdoor Stadium Series Game IconicMust experience
Special Event · Outdoor venue, Stadium Series event
Attend an outdoor Stadium Series game — Hurricanes hockey under the open Carolina sky.
Participate in a Hurricanes Tailgate IconicMust experience
Special Event · Tailgating Plaza, pregame
Participate in a Hurricanes tailgate — Caniac Nation pregame culture at its best.
Playoff Hockey in Raleigh IconicMust experience
Special Event · Lenovo Center, postseason
Experience playoff hockey in Raleigh — Caniac Nation and April storms at Lenovo Center.
Rangers Rivalry Weekend IconicMust experience
Rivalry Game · Lenovo Center, Rangers game weekend
Experience Rangers rivalry weekend — Metro intensity at the Loudest House in the NHL.
Red Out Crowd IconicMust experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience a Red Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in red for playoff hockey.
Rod Brind'Amour Tribute Night IconicMust experience
Special Event · Lenovo Center, Brind'Amour tribute game
Attend a Rod Brind'Amour tribute night — honoring the captain and coach at Lenovo Center.
Stanley Cup Final Game IconicMust experience
Special Event · Lenovo Center, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center — the pinnacle of hockey in Raleigh.
Warning Siren IconicMust experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, pregame
Hear the warning siren — the pregame alert that signals a storm is coming in Raleigh.
Whalers Heritage Night IconicMust experience
Special Event · Lenovo Center, Whalers heritage game
Attend a Whalers heritage night — green and white nostalgia at Lenovo Center.
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