# Florida Panthers: Amerant Bank Arena Game Day Guide > Prices, parking, seating and transit for NHL games at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. This guide covers the 2026-27 NHL Season, last updated 2026-09-05. See Provenance for which figures were independently verified. Source: https://visityourteam.com/nhl/panthers-fl League: NHL | Division: Atlantic Data source: Visit Your Team editorial ## Venue | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Name | Amerant Bank Arena | | Location | Sunrise, FL | | Capacity | 19,250 | | Surface | Ice | | Roof | Indoor | | Opened | 1998 | | Coordinates | 26.1584, -80.3256 | | Official site | https://www.amerantbankarena.com | ## Game Day Cost Cheapest realistic single-person game day at Amerant Bank Arena: **$46** ($25 ticket + $10 parking + $6 food + $5 drink). | Category | Lowest price | | --- | --- | | Ticket | $25 | | Parking | $10 | | Food item | $6 | | Drink | $5 | ### Ticket tiers | Tier | Price | Basis | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $25 | secondary-market median | Affordable upper-deck seats with a full-rink view, one of the best values in the NHL | | Club Level (200-Level) | $75 | secondary-market median | Mid-level seats with club access, wider chairs, and an elevated perspective of the ice | | Lower Level End Zone (100-Level) | $90 | secondary-market median | Behind the goal in the lower bowl, close to breakaways and power plays | | Lower Level Sideline (100-Level) | $150 | secondary-market median | Sideline seats near the ice with clear sightlines of both ends and the benches | | Glass Seats / Premium | $275 | secondary-market median | Ice-level seats behind the glass with premium lounge access and in-seat service | ### Concession prices | Item | Category | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Acai Bowl | Healthy | not published | | Mango Bowl | Healthy | not published | | Coconut Bowl | Healthy | not published | | New York-Style Pizza | Classic | not published | | Fresh-Baked Cookies | Snacks | not published | | Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka | Cocktail | not published | | Surfside Lemonade + Vodka | Cocktail | not published | | Yuengling | Beer | not published | | Conniption Gin | Cocktail | not published | | The Original Southside | Cocktail | not published | | Latte | Non-Alcoholic | not published | | Hot Chocolate | Non-Alcoholic | not published | | Cold Brew | Non-Alcoholic | not published | | Chicken & Waffle Sandwich | Regional | not published | | Stanley's Spud | Regional | not published | | Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings | Classic | not published | | Siracha Honey Chicken Wings | Classic | not published | | Garlic Honey Siracha Chicken Wings | Classic | not published | | Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup | Classic | not published | | Appetizer Sampler | Snacks | not published | | Jeff's Kettle Corn | Snacks | not published | ## Parking Amerant Bank Arena is in suburban Sunrise, FL (west of Fort Lauderdale). No practical public transit - car is essential. Large surface lots $15-25. Near Sawgrass Mills mall for overflow parking. | Lot | Price | Distance | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Amerant Bank Arena Lots | $40 | 0.1-0.3 miles | Official lots at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL (west of Fort Lauderdale). | | Sawgrass Mills Area | $10 | 0.5 miles | Overflow parking near Sawgrass Mills mall across the street. | ### Getting here without a car Not parking. These are transit fares, walks and drop-off points. | Option | Cost | Distance | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Limited Transit | $0 | N/A | No direct public transit to the arena. Car or rideshare is required. Located in suburban Sunrise, FL. | ### Parking tips - Parking is plentiful. This isn't a downtown arena with a parking crunch. Relax. - The $25 official lots are worth it for the convenience. Overflow lots save $10 with a short walk. - Post-game traffic funnels onto NW 136th Avenue and Sawgrass Expressway. Budget 20 minutes to exit the area. - Rideshare from Fort Lauderdale Beach is $20-30 and saves the hassle of driving and parking. - No tailgating setup is allowed in the lots, but the atmosphere in the fan zone before games is growing. ## Seating Amerant Bank Arena runs three named premium spaces with distinct characters — The Amerant Vault, the Dialpad Club Level, and the Corona Beach House, which the arena pitches on food and networking rather than sightlines. The Dialpad Club Level is the one described in terms of the game: a lounge atmosphere with views over the lower bowl. The arena publishes no capacities, levels or inclusions for any of them, directing enquiries to its suite office instead, so confirm what a ticket carries before assuming. | Section | Price range | View | Pros | Cons | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Glass Seats / Premium | $210 - $700+ | | The players are physically at your eye line; Contact on the near boards lands in front of you | The most expensive Panthers ticket; You see the least of the game from here | | The Amerant Vault | $250 - $700+ | The arena's flagship premium space. | The building's headline premium product; A distinct room rather than a share of a concourse | No published capacity, level or inclusions; Enquiries go through the suite office rather than a ticket page | | Dialpad Club Level | $120 - $350+ | A lounge-atmosphere club level with views over the lower bowl. | The one premium space here described in terms of the view — it overlooks the lower bowl; A lounge atmosphere rather than a formal club | No published capacity or inclusions; Club-level height rather than rinkside | | Corona Beach House | $100 - $300+ | A relaxed food-and-networking space within the arena. | Pitched on food and a relaxed atmosphere rather than the sightline; A social space for a group | The arena does not describe its view of the ice at all — treat it as a room, not a seat; No published capacity | | Club Level (200-Level) | $55 - $190 | The club ring, raised over the lower bowl with the whole sheet in one frame. | For hockey this height is where the systems become visible; Genuinely affordable club-level pricing | An ordinary club seat may not open the named spaces — confirm; Removed from the sound of the boards | | Lower Level Sideline (100-Level) | $115 - $320 | | The best all-round hockey sightline in the arena; High enough to see over the boards, close enough to follow the puck | Play tight to the near boards is hidden below you | | Lower Level End Zone (100-Level) | $70 - $200 | | The best angle on a power play working the near zone | The Panthers attack this end twice in three periods; Cross-ice passing is hard to read end-on | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $20 - $70 | | The cheapest Panthers ticket; For hockey, height shows you the systems the glass cannot | Steep, and a long way up | Official seat map: https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/ticket-information/seating-charts ## Getting There Amerant Bank Arena is a suburban arena in Sunrise reached off the Sawgrass Expressway and I-595, and it is unusually precise about which gate each approach delivers you to — Pat Salerno Drive runs straight into Gates 1 and 2, Panther Parkway into Gate 3. There is no public transit guidance of any kind. **Driving.** The arena is at 1 Panther Parkway. From I-95, take it north or south to I-595, continue west to Exit 1 at 136th Ave and go north; 136th Ave becomes Panther Parkway. From the Sawgrass Expressway, go south to Oakland Park Boulevard, turn left, right onto Flamingo Road and right onto Panther Parkway — the arena is half a mile down on the right, entered at Gate 3. From I-75, take the Palmetto Expressway or Florida Turnpike Extension north to I-75, then to the Sawgrass Expressway, exiting at Pat Salerno Drive which runs directly into the arena at Gate 1 or Gate 2. **Public transit.** The arena's directions page names no bus route and publishes no stop — public transit is not covered on it at all. Plan that leg from Broward County Transit's own map. **Rideshare.** Uber/Lyft drop-off is near the main entrance off Panther Parkway. Post-game pickup is in a designated zone. Budget $20-30 from Fort Lauderdale Beach. ### Transit options | Option | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Broward County Transit Bus | $2 | BCT Route 22 serves the Sawgrass area. Limited game-night frequency, a car is strongly recommended | | Rideshare (from Fort Lauderdale Beach) | $25 | Uber/Lyft from Fort Lauderdale beach hotels, about 25 minutes via Sawgrass Expressway | ## Tailgating Amerant Bank Arena runs a no-bag policy: no bags, purses or backpacks, with only small clutches of 4 by 6 inches and under admitted. Slightly larger bags required for prescribed medical reasons are permitted, and baby bags, plastic bottles, formula and baby food come in after a search and are tagged on arrival. Anything else goes into the bag lockers outside the main entrance at the bottom of the Publix Plaza stairs. The arena is at 1 Panther Parkway in Sunrise, a mile north of Sunrise Boulevard, and doors open 60 to 90 minutes before puck drop. ### Rules - No bags, purses or backpacks are permitted. Only small clutches 4" x 6" and under are allowed inside. - Bags slightly larger than 4" x 6" required for prescribed medical reasons are permitted. - Baby bags, plastic bottles, formula and baby food are permitted into the building, subject to a bag search, and are tagged on arrival. - Bag lockers are available outside the main entrance at the bottom of the Publix Plaza stairs. - The arena is at 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323, one mile north of Sunrise Boulevard on the left. - For club parking, stay in the centre lanes on Panther Parkway until past Gate 7, then merge into the left lanes and enter through Gate 6. Parking varies based on the tickets owned. - Doors open 60 to 90 minutes prior to puck drop for hockey games, and 60 to 90 minutes prior to the ticketed show time for concerts. - The arena publishes no tailgating policy. ### Best areas | Area | Description | | --- | --- | | 1 Panther Parkway | The arena's address in Sunrise, one mile north of Sunrise Boulevard on the left — the road every approach ends on. | | Gate 6, for club parking | Club parking means staying in the centre lanes of Panther Parkway until past Gate 7, then merging left and entering at Gate 6. What you get varies with the tickets you hold. | | Bag lockers at the Publix Plaza stairs | Outside the main entrance at the bottom of the Publix Plaza stairs, and the only option for anything larger than a 4 by 6 inch clutch. | ## Food & Drink Amerant Bank Arena has upgraded its food offerings significantly since the Panthers' Stanley Cup run. South Florida flavors, Cuban sandwiches, fish tacos, tropical frozen drinks, mix with standard arena fare. The arena pricing is mid-range by NHL standards. The surrounding Sawgrass area has chain restaurants for pregame dining, but the real South Florida food scene is in Fort Lauderdale proper. Florida's craft brewery scene is represented with local taps. ### $19.93 Meal Deal (published by the venue) Selected games only. Select home games, at all Coca-Cola concession stands. | Item | Price | | --- | --- | | Two snacks + drink combo | $19.93 | These are the venue's own figures. The prices elsewhere in this document are researched estimates of standard concession pricing. ### Nearby restaurants | Name | Cuisine | Price range | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seasons 52 | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.6 | | Shake Shack Sawgrass Mills | Hamburger Restaurant | $$ | 4.5 | | Rainforest Cafe | Restaurant | $$ | 4.4 | | P.F. Chang's | Chinese Restaurant | $$ | 4.4 | | Grand Lux Cafe | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.4 | | The Cheesecake Factory | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.3 | | Yard House | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.3 | | Texas de Brazil - Sunrise | Steak House | $$$ | 4.3 | ## Game Day Timeline Amerant Bank Arena sits in the Sawgrass entertainment district in Sunrise, a western suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The arena is surrounded by parking lots and the massive Sawgrass Mills outlet mall. It's a drive-to destination, not a walkable downtown experience. The Panthers' fan culture has exploded since the 2024 Stanley Cup championship, and what was once a sleepy suburban arena now fills with passionate fans in red. South Florida weather means even January games feel tropical outside. Plan to arrive 60 minutes early, parking is easy but the concourse is worth exploring. | Time | What happens | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | 3 hours before puck drop | Shop at Sawgrass Mills | The massive outlet mall is walking distance from the arena. Kill time before the game with some retail therapy. | | 2 hours before puck drop | Pregame at the War Memorial | The Panthers' outdoor fan zone opens before home games with live music, food vendors, and the Stanley Cup championship banner display. | | 1 hour before puck drop | Doors open | Enter Amerant Bank Arena and catch warm-ups. The arena has been renovated and upgraded since the Cup win. | | 30 minutes before puck drop | Find your seat | The arena fills faster since the championship. Settle in for the pregame light show and video presentation. | | Puck drop | Game time | Three 20-minute periods with two intermissions. Panthers fans have found their voice, the arena gets LOUD for big games. | | First intermission | Grab a Cuban sandwich | South Florida's influence shows in the food options. Cuban sandwiches and fish tacos alongside standard arena fare. | | Post-game | Head to Las Olas or the beach | Drive east to Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard or the beach for post-game nightlife, 20-25 minutes. | ## Lodging | Hotel | Per night | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Across From Sawgrass Mall, Next to Emerant Bank Arena | $180 | 0.5 miles | | Designer Stylish Villa by Sawgrass with Hot Tub and Arcade Games | $180 | 0.5 miles | | waterside | $180 | 0.6 miles | | Master Luxury Room - Deluxe Double Room with Bath | $180 | 0.6 miles | | Sawgrass | $180 | 0.6 miles | ## Typical Weather | Month | High (F) | Low (F) | Precipitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October | 86 | 72 | 7.3 inches | | November | 81 | 66 | 4.7 inches | | January | 76 | 58 | 2.9 inches | | March | 79 | 62 | 3.0 inches | | April | 83 | 67 | 3.7 inches | ## Verified Venue Policies ### Accessible entry Wheelchair escorts are available from arena entrances for guests with limited mobility; notify the nearest Event Services Team Member on arrival. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - The escort assists the guest to the seat but neither the staff member nor wheelchair remains during the event; arrange the return trip with Event Services. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena ADA information](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/about/ada-information) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Accessible seating Accessible seating is available on every arena level, with up to three companion seats depending on the event and availability. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Purchase accessible seats through SeatGeek; guests who already have standard tickets should call the Box Office at 954-835-SHOW (7469) in advance to arrange accessible seating. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena ADA information](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/about/ada-information) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Assistive listening Assistive-listening devices are available free at Guest Services in the North Entrance Lobby for most events in exchange for a driver's license or other identification. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - During Panthers games, guests may instead use their own headset and receiver for the arena's standard FM broadcast at 107.1 FM. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Bag policy Only small clutches measuring 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or less are permitted; purses, backpacks, cinch bags, and sling bags are prohibited. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Diaper bags, breast-pump bags, and medically necessary bags are exceptions and receive visual and X-ray screening. Source: [Florida Panthers FAQ](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/info/panthers-faq) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Bag storage Bag lockers are available outside the main entrance at the bottom of the Publix Plaza stairs. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Guest Services does not check or hold rejected items other than strollers. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Tickets for children Children younger than 2 may enter without a ticket when sitting on a ticket-bearing parent or guardian's lap. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Children age 2 and older need tickets; child-focused events may use different rules. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Dietary options The published concessions menu identifies vegetarian burgers at Sections 130 and 330 and numerous gluten-free items throughout the arena. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Certified kosher food is sold outside Section 114 during most Panthers games, except Friday nights and Saturdays before sundown; select kosher items are also sold at Grab n' Go locations. Source: [Florida Panthers concessions guide](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/arena/concessions) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Family restrooms Family restrooms are located at Sections 109 and 310. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - All public restrooms are accessible and equipped with baby-changing stations. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### First aid First Aid stations are on the Plaza Level outside Section 119 and the Upper Level outside Section 320. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Notify the nearest usher or Event Staff member when medical assistance is needed. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Gate opening Doors open 60 minutes before regular-season Panthers home games. Applies to: Florida Panthers regular-season home games Source: [Florida Panthers parking and game information](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/tickets/parking) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Guest services Guest Services is next to the Box Office inside the North BMW Entrance Lobby. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - To report unruly behavior during an event, text RED to 954-737-FANS with the issue and location. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Mobile tickets Amerant Bank Arena is mobile-only; display tickets in the Panthers GameDay app or the smartphone wallet because screenshots and printouts are not accepted. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Download tickets before arrival; guests whose phone is unavailable should visit the Box Office with valid identification matching the account. Source: [Florida Panthers mobile-ticketing guide](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/tickets/mobileticketing) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Nursing and lactation The Spectra Baby Lactation Lounge is at Section 310. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Nursing is also available in family restrooms, First Aid, or with help from Guest Services on arrival. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Outside food and drink Outside food and beverages are prohibited, but each guest may bring one sealed plastic water bottle. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Medical or religious food exceptions must be in a see-through plastic zip-top bag; request advance approval at guestexperience@floridapanthers.com or notify Event Staff on arrival for supervisor approval. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Parking payments Arena parking accepts credit or debit cards only; cash is not accepted and prices vary by event. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Parking lots generally open about two hours before the scheduled event. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Prohibited items Prohibited items include weapons and defensive sprays, chains or spikes, fireworks, lasers and noisemakers, professional or recording equipment, laptops, wrapped gifts and balloons, large signs or signs with posts, bottles, cans, coolers, hockey sticks, and non-service animals. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Guests pass through metal detectors, may receive secondary screening, and must submit permitted bags for search. Source: [Florida Panthers parking and game information](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/tickets/parking) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Re-entry All exits are final and re-entry is not allowed except for an emergency arranged with an Event Supervisor or Guest Services near the North Box Office. Applies to: Florida Panthers games Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Sensory services A sensory room with self-soothing tools is on the 300 Level. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Complimentary sensory bags with headphones, fidget tools, and other items are available first-come at Guest Services. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Service animals Trained service animals and service animals in training are permitted and generally must remain leashed or harnessed. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - The animal must rest within the owner's seating area rather than an aisle and cannot occupy an additional seat unless that seat has a ticket. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Smoking and vaping Smoking, tobacco use, vaping, e-cigarettes, and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited throughout the arena and its outdoor spaces. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - Guests cannot leave to smoke and then re-enter. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ### Venue payments Amerant Bank Arena is completely cashless; food, beverage, and merchandise purchases require a card or digital payment. Applies to: Florida Panthers games - The arena has no ATMs. Source: [Amerant Bank Arena A-Z guide](https://www.amerantbankarena.com/plan-your-visit/a-z-guide) Checked: 2026-08-30 ## Provenance - Season: 2026-27 NHL Season - Last updated: 2026-09-05 - Independently verified: concession menu, game day timeline, getting there, lodging, nearby restaurants, parking guidance, pregame, seating, transit, value menu, venue facts, venue policies, weather - Recorded but not independently verified: drink prices, food prices, parking prices, ticket prices - Canonical page: https://visityourteam.com/nhl/panthers-fl - Prices are researched per venue and represent typical published rates, not live market pricing.