Welcome to our comprehensive guide to NBA arenas! The home of each team is a unique space, from historic landmarks to state-of-the-art modern marvels. This page is your starting point for discovering detailed information on every arena in the league.
Below, you’ll find a list of all 30 NBA teams and their respective home venues. Click on a venue name or on the map below to find out more about its history, seating, amenities, and what makes it a must-see destination for basketball fans.
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks
- Venue: State Farm Arena
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Details: Opened in 1999, the arena, formerly known as Philips Arena, was part of a major downtown redevelopment project. It has undergone extensive renovations to improve the fan experience and offers a capacity of over 16,800 for basketball.
Boston Celtics
- Venue: TD Garden
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Details: Opened in 1995, TD Garden has a basketball capacity of over 19,000. It’s built on top of the North Station transit hub and is also the home of the NHL’s Boston Bruins.
Brooklyn Nets
- Venue: Barclays Center
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Details: The Barclays Center opened in 2012 and is known for its distinctive design and intimate atmosphere. It was a key part of a large-scale urban development project and can seat up to 17,732 for basketball games. The arena is LEED Silver Certified for sustainable design and construction and has hosted many major concerts, including eight consecutive sold-out shows by JAY Z to celebrate its opening.
Charlotte Hornets
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Details: Opened in 2005, Spectrum Center has a seating capacity of around 19,000 for basketball. It’s located in the heart of downtown Charlotte and is also used for concerts and other events.
Chicago Bulls
- Venue: United Center
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Details: Opening in 1994, the United Center is a massive indoor arena with a capacity of nearly 21,000. It’s home to both the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks and is famously nicknamed “The Madhouse on Madison.”
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Details: Opened in 1994, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (formerly Gund Arena and Quicken Loans Arena) underwent a major renovation in 2019. It has a basketball capacity of 19,432.
Detroit Pistons
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Details: Little Caesars Arena opened in 2017 as part of a new entertainment district. With a basketball capacity of 20,332, it serves as the home for both the Detroit Pistons and the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. It has a unique “deconstructed” design with an indoor street connecting the arena to surrounding retail and restaurants.
Indiana Pacers
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Details: Opened in 1999, Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a modern arena with a traditional fieldhouse feel. It replaced the Market Square Arena and is home to both the Indiana Pacers and the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. The arena offers a variety of premium and luxury seating options, including suites and exclusive clubs.
Miami Heat
- Venue: Kaseya Center
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Details: Opened in 1999, the Kaseya Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the Biscayne Bay waterfront. It has a seating capacity of over 19,600 and has hosted numerous major events, including several WWE pay-per-view events like the 2006 Royal Rumble and the 2013 Hell in a Cell.
Milwaukee Bucks
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Details: Opened in 2018, Fiserv Forum is one of the newest arenas in the NBA. It has a capacity of 17,385 and is a state-of-the-art venue that anchors the new entertainment district in downtown Milwaukee.
New York Knicks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Location: New York, New York
- Details: Known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” the current Madison Square Garden opened in 1968 and is the oldest and most active major sports facility in New York City. It has hosted countless historic events, including George Harrison’s The Concert for Bangladesh and The Concert for New York City after the September 11 attacks.
Orlando Magic
- Venue: Kia Center
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Details: The Kia Center opened in 2010. It is a modern, eco-friendly arena that hosts roughly 225 events a year and has a seating capacity of over 18,500.
Philadelphia 76ers
- Venue: Wells Fargo Center
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Details: Opened in 1996, Wells Fargo Center is part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home arena for the 76ers and the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, with a basketball capacity of 20,478.
Toronto Raptors
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Details: Opened in 1999, Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre) is a multi-purpose venue that also serves as the home of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. It has a basketball capacity of 19,800.
Washington Wizards
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Details: Opened in 1997, Capital One Arena is a 20,000-seat multi-purpose venue in downtown D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood. It is home to both the Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals, who celebrated their 2018 Stanley Cup Final victory there.
Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Details: The American Airlines Center opened in 2001. It is home to both the Dallas Mavericks and the NHL’s Dallas Stars and has a basketball capacity of 20,000. It’s known for its unique retractable seating, which can transform the arena for different events, and its advanced 1080 HD Centerhung video board.
Denver Nuggets
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Details: Opened in 1999, Ball Arena (formerly the Pepsi Center) seats 19,520 for basketball games. It is also the home of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and NLL’s Colorado Mammoth. The arena is unique in that it houses a separate, full-size practice facility for the Denver Nuggets team within the building.
Golden State Warriors
- Venue: Chase Center
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Details: The Chase Center opened in 2019 on the San Francisco waterfront. The venue is known for its premium amenities and a basketball capacity of 18,064. It hosted the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
Houston Rockets
- Venue: Toyota Center
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Details: Opened in 2003, the Toyota Center is located in downtown Houston. It has a basketball seating capacity of 18,300 and is also the home of the WNBA’s Houston Comets.
Los Angeles Clippers
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Details: Intuit Dome is the newest arena in the NBA, having opened for the 2024-25 season. It was designed to provide a uniquely intimate and intense experience, with a seating capacity of 18,000. A notable feature is “The Wall,” a section of 51 consecutive rows with no suites, designed exclusively for Clippers fans. It is also slated to host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Los Angeles Lakers
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Details: Formerly known as Staples Center, this arena opened in 1999 and has a capacity of over 19,000 for basketball. It’s also home to the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and has hosted numerous NBA and Stanley Cup Finals series, as well as several Grammy Awards ceremonies.
Memphis Grizzlies
- Venue: FedExForum
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Details: FedExForum opened in 2004 with a basketball capacity of 17,794. It is designed to be a basketball-specific venue and is home to both the Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team. The arena has a unique music-themed design and is located on historic Beale Street.
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Venue: Target Center
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Details: Opened in 1990, Target Center is a multi-purpose arena that was one of the first in the U.S. to be built with a light-rail station inside. It has a seating capacity of over 18,000 for basketball.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Details: Opened in 1999, the Smoothie King Center (formerly New Orleans Arena) has a capacity of 17,791 for basketball. It’s located next to the Caesars Superdome and is home to the Pelicans.
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Venue: Paycom Center
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Details: The Paycom Center, opened in 2002, is a multi-purpose arena that has been home to the Thunder since they relocated in 2008. It has a basketball capacity of 18,203 and quickly became a top venue for rock and country music acts.
Phoenix Suns
- Venue: Footprint Center
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Details: Opened in 1992, Footprint Center has been nominated for “Arena of the Year” multiple times. It underwent a major renovation in 2021 and has a basketball capacity of 17,071.
Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Moda Center
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Details: The Moda Center, opened in 1995, is an iconic part of the Portland skyline. It has a basketball capacity of 19,393 and is also used for a variety of concerts and other events. The arena was developed by Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft, as part of a vision to revitalize Portland’s Central City.
Sacramento Kings
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Details: Golden 1 Center opened in 2016 and is known for its use of local materials and sustainable design. It has a seating capacity of 17,608 for basketball. A unique fan tradition involves four massive purple laser beams that are lit after every Kings home victory.
San Antonio Spurs
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Details: Opened in 2002 as the SBC Center, the Frost Bank Center has a basketball capacity of 18,000. It is a multi-purpose arena that underwent a more than $110 million renovation in 2015 to enhance the fan experience.
Utah Jazz
- Venue: Delta Center
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Details: The Delta Center originally opened in 1991 and was built in a remarkably short time. It has a seating capacity of around 20,000 and has hosted two NBA Finals series, as well as skating events during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 by Sports Tourist