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From the Mighty Ducks to a Stanley Cup winner
The Anaheim Ducks play home games at Honda Center on East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, and the NHL regular season runs from October into April. The Walt Disney Company founded the club in 1993 as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The Samueli family bought the team in 2005, and the franchise became simply the Anaheim Ducks in 2006.
The identity changed fast after that. Anaheim reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2003, losing to the New Jersey Devils, and won the Cup on June 6, 2007, beating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 at Honda Center to close the series. Two Ducks have won the Conn Smythe Trophy (the playoff MVP award): goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere in 2003 and defenseman Scott Niedermayer in 2007.
- Conference and division. Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Retired numbers. No. 8 Teemu Selanne, No. 9 Paul Kariya and No. 27 Scott Niedermayer.
- Main rival. The Los Angeles Kings, in a matchup known as the Freeway Face-Off.
Where to sit at Honda Center for hockey
Honda Center opened on June 17, 1993, and seats 17,174 for hockey. The bowl has three public levels: the Plaza Level (the lower bowl, sections 201–228), the Club Level (the 300 sections, a premium tier with lounge access) and the Terrace Level (the 400 sections, the upper bowl). Plaza sections generally run fewer than 20 rows, so even the back of the lower bowl stays reasonably close to the ice.
- Center ice. Seating guides place sections 208 and 222 at center ice on the Plaza Level. They give the most balanced view of both ends and command the highest demand.
- The end where the Ducks shoot twice. Seating guides report that the Ducks attack the end near section 214 in the first and third periods. Fans who want to watch the home team score usually pick this end.
- The glass. Row A on the Plaza Level is the glass row for hockey. It is loud and close, but sitting at ice level flattens the view of plays at the far end. Rows 6 to 12 in a sideline section are the better seat for following the game.
- Club Level. The 300 sections trade a little closeness for wider seats, shorter lines and in-seat or lounge amenities. A good fit for a client night or a long weekend game.
- Terrace Level. The 400 sections are the budget tier. Low rows near center ice give a full-rink view that shows line changes and power-play structure clearly. The top rows in the corners are the seats to skip if you can step down a level.
Aisle seats are worth requesting in a full house, since getting out mid-period means squeezing past a long row.
The season shape and the games that sell first
The NHL preseason runs in September, the 82-game regular season runs from early October to mid-April, and the playoffs run from April into June. For 2026–27, the Ducks list their final regular-season home game as April 6, 2027.
- Kings games. The Freeway Face-Off draws the biggest local crowds, with plenty of Kings fans making the drive down. Expect these dates to tighten first.
- Original Six visitors. Games against teams such as the Bruins, Rangers, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Canadiens bring transplanted fans and traveling supporters.
- Canadian teams. Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver fans travel well to Southern California in winter, which lifts demand for those dates.
- Weekend and holiday dates. Friday and Saturday nights and games around the winter holidays sell faster than midweek games against non-rivals.
- Promotions. The team says more than twenty home games each season carry a giveaway or themed event, which can lift demand for those nights.
Resale prices usually move with the opponent and the standings. Midweek games against teams from outside the division are the most reliable way to find a lower-bowl seat.
Getting to Honda Center and through the gates
Honda Center is one of the few NHL arenas with a regional rail station directly across the street. The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) serves Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink's Orange County Line and OC Bus routes, and the Ducks Team Store has moved into the ARTIC building.
- Driving. The area around the arena is being redeveloped as part of the OCVIBE district, and the team warns of changing parking and traffic patterns. Prepay where possible and arrive early. Parking gates typically open one hour before doors.
- Doors. Doors for Ducks games typically open 90 minutes before puck drop, with select premium areas opening two hours prior.
- Tickets. As of the 2026–27 season, all Ducks tickets are digital through the team's app, and screenshots or printed QR codes are not accepted.
- Bags. Honda Center enforces a small-bag policy and bans backpacks of any size. The arena's building policy lists a 4 by 6 by 1.5 inch limit for Ducks games, while the team's gameday guide cites 5 by 9 by 2 inches, so bring the smallest bag you can. There is no bag check. Check the venue's current policy before you go.
- Re-entry. Once your ticket is scanned, you cannot leave and return on the same ticket.
Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee, so a mobile ticket that will not scan is covered.
A renovated arena and an arena district on the way
Honda Center is owned by the City of Anaheim. In April 2025, a renovation project estimated at about 1 billion dollars was announced, targeted for completion by 2027, with a new southern entrance, escalators, club suites and added parking as part of OCVIBE. Expect construction detours and shifting entrances while that work continues, and check the Honda Center site for current gate and parking information.
The arena has carried several names. It opened in 1993 as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, often shortened to the Pond, and became Honda Center in 2006. It sits northeast of Angel Stadium and about 3 miles from Disneyland Park, which makes a Ducks game easy to pair with a theme-park trip.
Notable moments in Ducks history
- 1993. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim begin play under Disney ownership at the new arena on Katella Avenue.
- 2003. A first Stanley Cup Final run ends in seven games against New Jersey. Giguere wins the Conn Smythe despite the loss.
- 2006. The club becomes the Anaheim Ducks, and the arena becomes Honda Center.
- 2006–07. The Ducks open the season 12–0–4, an NHL record unbeaten start, and finish it with the franchise's only Stanley Cup.
- 2006–07 through 2016–17. Anaheim wins six Pacific Division titles.
- 2015 to 2019. Selanne, Kariya and Niedermayer have their numbers retired.
Hall of Famers who played for the franchise include Kariya, Selanne, Niedermayer, Chris Pronger, Jari Kurri, Adam Oates and Sergei Fedorov. For the current schedule and team news, see the Ducks' official site.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Anaheim Ducks play?
The Ducks play at Honda Center, 2695 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, California. The arena opened in 1993 and seats 17,174 for hockey.
What are the best seats for a Ducks game?
Plaza Level sideline sections near center ice, such as 208 and 222, give the most balanced view. For value, low rows of the Terrace Level near center ice show the whole rink.
Can you take the train to a Ducks game?
Yes. The ARTIC station across the street from Honda Center serves Metrolink's Orange County Line, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and OC Bus routes. Check train schedules for late-game return times.
What is the Honda Center bag policy for Ducks games?
Only small bags are allowed, backpacks are banned and there is no bag check. Published size limits differ between the arena and the team, so check the current policy before you go.
Have the Ducks won the Stanley Cup?
Yes, once. Anaheim beat the Ottawa Senators in the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, clinching the title at Honda Center on June 6, 2007.