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Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main UBS Arena guide.
The short version: three levels, all close
UBS Arena's seating chart has one defining feature: its upper levels are shallow. Seating guides list no more than five rows in most 200-level sections and no more than nine in the 300 level, and an arena executive told the trade publication VenuesNow that patrons are never more than a nine-row walk from the back of those levels. That makes the cheapest seats here closer to the ice than upper seats at most NHL arenas.
- 100 level: the lower bowl around the ice, with rows numbered from 1 to about 27 or 28.
- 200 level: a short ring above the suites, mostly rows 1 to 5.
- 300 level: the top tier, rows 1 to 9.
Rows are numbered rather than lettered on every level, so row 1 is the front row of a section. The UBS Arena venue guide covers the LIRR, parking and bag policy; this page goes through the seats.
100 level: sidelines, corners and ends
Two seating guides group the lower level the same way:
- Sidelines: sections 103, 104 and 105 on the bench side, and 114 and 115 opposite.
- Corners: sections 102, 106, 112 and 117.
- Ends: sections 101 and 107 to 111 at one end, and 118 to 121 at the other.
Most lower sections run from row 1 to row 27 or 28. Sections in front of the Legacy Club are shorter, at about 20 rows. Seating guides place the Dime Club in sections 113 to 116 above row 7, at center ice opposite the benches, with food and nonalcoholic drinks included, and the Hyundai Club at the top of sections 119 to 121.
For hockey, rows 10 and up at center ice see over the glass and give the best overall view.
200 and 300 levels: why the cheap seats are good
The 200 level sits between the suite rings and the 300 level. Seating guides list its sections from 201A around to 226B, with rows 1 to 5 in most sections and about 10 or 11 rows in the sections behind the Legacy Club. One 200-level section carries the number 329, a name carried over from the Islanders' former home, the Nassau Coliseum.
The 300 level runs from section 301 to 326, with rows 1 to 9 throughout. Seating guides list the sidelines as 304 to 308 and 319 to 323, the ends as 312 to 315 and the rest as corners.
- Best value for hockey: the center of the 200 level, which looks down on the whole sheet of ice from a short section.
- Best budget seats: 300-level sidelines. Fan reviews note row 1 can block row 2 when people lean forward; a few rows up avoids that.
- Weakest: 300-level corners and ends, which are far from the opposite net, though still not high by arena standards.
Benches and the shoot-twice end
Seating guides place the Islanders bench in front of section 103 and the visitors' bench in front of section 105, both on the same side of the rink. The Islanders shoot twice, in the first and third periods, at the net toward the section 109 end; one guide lists the end as sections 108 to 110.
For an Islanders fan who wants an end seat, the shoot-twice end is the better choice. Low rows directly behind the benches look into players' backs, so pick a higher row there. Confirm bench and end placement on your game's seat map, because teams can change ends.
Concerts
For end-stage concerts, the floor becomes numbered sections in front of the stage, and the sections behind the stage are closed or sold as limited view. The section and row numbers on the fixed levels stay the same as for hockey.
- Best fixed seats: 100-level sections on the long sides near the stage, angled toward it.
- Upper levels: pick sections angled toward the stage rather than straight across from it. Because the 200 and 300 levels are so short, the first rows there are a reasonable alternative to the back of the floor.
- Floor: flat, so a standing crowd blocks short fans in the middle and rear rows.
Each tour sets its own layout; check the seat map for your show.
Accessible seating
According to the arena, wheelchair seating is located in sections 103, 104, 105, 109, 112, 114, 115 and 117 on the lower level and 205, 210, 214, 217 and 222 on the upper concourse. Seats for guests with low vision are in the lower 20 rows. Request accessible seats through your ticket seller and confirm the location before the event.
Frequently asked questions
How many rows are in the 300 level at UBS Arena?
The 300 level has rows 1 to 9 in every section, according to seating guides. The 200 level has rows 1 to 5 in most sections.
Where do the Islanders shoot twice at UBS Arena?
Seating guides place the Islanders' shoot-twice end at the section 109 end, with one guide listing sections 108 to 110.
Where is the Islanders bench at UBS Arena?
Seating guides place it in front of section 103, with the visitors' bench in front of section 105.
Are rows at UBS Arena letters or numbers?
Numbers. Rows start at 1 at the front of each section on every level.
What are the best value seats at UBS Arena?
The center of the 200 level and the 300-level sidelines. The sections are short, so even the top rows stay close to the ice.
Where is the Dime Club at UBS Arena?
Seating guides place it in lower sections 113 to 116, above row 7, at center ice opposite the team benches.