Make a splash at The Pond, a.k.a. the Honda Center<\/a>, home of the NHL<\/a>\u2019s Anaheim Ducks<\/a>. As the cornerstone of Anaheim\u2019s burgeoning OCVIBE entertainment district, Honda Center hosts year-round entertainment, from sports to concerts to special events. Below, dive into everything you need to know before hitting The Pond.<\/p>\n Honda Center opened in Anaheim, California on June 19, 1993 with a sold-out concert by Barry Manilow. Later in October, the Anaheim Ducks took home ice for the first time as the newest NHL expansion team, the then-Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Built along the Santa Ana River at an initial cost of $123 million, the arena was at first named Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim until 2006, when the naming rights were acquired by Honda. The agreement to keep the Honda Center name was renewed in 2020 on a 10-year deal.<\/p>\n Although Honda Center has undergone several upgrades and expansions, including a 2021 sound system modernization, the arena is set to experience its largest renovation yet with a three-year, interior revamp project starting in Fall 2024. The initiative coincides with the construction of Anaheim\u2019s OCVIBE entertainment district, a 100-acre outdoor destination for shopping, recreation, business and more.<\/p>\n As a hockey venue, Honda Center has hosted the NHL\u2019s Stanley Cup Final during the Ducks\u2019 appearances in 2003 and 2007. For the latter, Anaheim clinched its first championship on home ice following a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 5. Outside of the NHL, Honda Center presided over the National Championship game for the NCAA Frozen Four ice hockey tournament in 1999.<\/p>\n Beyond hockey, Honda Center has held events for WWE, UFC and the Disney D23 convention. As a concert performance venue, Honda Center has seen artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Metallica, Ariana Grande and Karol G\u00a0take its stage. Looking ahead, Honda Center has been selected to host the indoor volleyball competition for the 2028 Summer Olympics.<\/p>\n Honda Center is located at 2695 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, California. Due to its location adjacent to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), Honda Center is easily accessible via public transportation. The travel hub hosts various rail, bus and taxi services provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Metrolink, Amtrak, Anaheim Resort Transit and more. Find routes and schedules for each line via the OCVIBE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n For parking at Honda Center, guests can reserve spaces in one of the six main lots near the stadium: Lot 1 is directly next to Honda Center, while Lots 2, 3 and 4 are located just north and Lots 5 and 6 can be accessed across Katella Avenue. Accessible parking can be purchased in Lots 1 and 2. Overflow parking is also offered on South Douglas Road and South Auto Center Drive. For a general parking space, Honda Center parking costs between $25 to $55, though prices vary by event. You can purchase reserved parking at Honda Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n Typically, doors open 90 minutes prior to a Ducks game at Honda Center. Before heading to the arena, be aware that Honda Center is a cashless venue, from parking to concessions to merchandise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by AVP Pro Beach Volleyball (@avpbeach)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\nHonda Center History<\/h2>\n
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