The 30 Cathedrals of Professional Basketball
This checklist covers 31 basketball arenas — also called NBA arenas, grouped into 5 sections below — the 30 current National Basketball Association arenas plus Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena as a legacy stop.
The NBA's 30 current arenas span the U.S. and Canada, and this checklist adds Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena as a legacy stop. From the World's Most Famous Arena (Madison Square Garden) to TD Garden (the only arena to host an NBA and NHL Original Six franchise) to the new climate-controlled venues, this passport tracks all 30 — plus Seattle.
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Garden (Knicks) | New York, NY | World's Most Famous Arena |
| TD Garden (Celtics) | Boston, MA | Original parquet floor preserved |
| Xfinity Mobile Arena (76ers) | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia · 1996 |
| Barclays Center (Nets) | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn · 2012 |
| Scotiabank Arena (Raptors) | Toronto, ON | Toronto · 1999 |
| United Center (Bulls) | Chicago, IL | Chicago · Jordan statue outside |
| Rocket Arena (Cavaliers) | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland · 1994 |
| Little Caesars Arena (Pistons) | Detroit, MI | Detroit · 2017 |
| Fiserv Forum (Bucks) | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee · 2018 |
| Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Pacers) | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis · 1999 |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Kaseya Center (Heat) | Miami, FL | Miami · 1999 |
| Kia Center (Magic) | Orlando, FL | Orlando · 2010 |
| Spectrum Center (Hornets) | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte · 2005 |
| State Farm Arena (Hawks) | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta · 1999 |
| Capital One Arena (Wizards) | Washington, D.C. | Washington · 1997 |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto.com Arena (Lakers) | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles · 1999 (Clippers leaving 2024) |
| Intuit Dome (Clippers) | Inglewood, CA | Inglewood · 2024 new |
| Chase Center (Warriors) | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco · 2019 |
| Mortgage Matchup Center (Suns) | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix · 1992 |
| Moda Center (Trail Blazers) | Portland, OR | Portland · 1995 |
| Ball Arena (Nuggets) | Denver, CO | Denver · 1999 |
| Delta Center (Jazz) | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Lake City · 1991 |
| Golden 1 Center (Kings) | Sacramento, CA | Sacramento · 2016 |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines Center (Mavericks) | Dallas, TX | Dallas · 2001 |
| Toyota Center (Rockets) | Houston, TX | Houston · 2003 |
| Frost Bank Center (Spurs) | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio · 2002 |
| Smoothie King Center (Pelicans) | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans · 1999 |
| FedExForum (Grizzlies) | Memphis, TN | Memphis · 2004 |
| Paycom Center (Thunder) | Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma City · 2002 |
| Target Center (Timberwolves) | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis · 1990 |
| Site | Location | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Pledge Arena (SuperSonics legacy) | Seattle, WA | Seattle · rebuilt from KeyArena · no NBA team |
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Book Ahead: Peak-season slots and timed entries sell out 2-4 weeks in advance at flagship sites. Reserve before traveling. Early Morning: Arrive at opening time. Light is best, crowds haven't arrived, and parking is empty. Opening Night: October opening night tickets are reasonably priced and high-energy. Banner-raising ceremonies for champion teams. Championship Banners: Boston (17), Lakers (17 + Minneapolis), Bulls (6), Spurs (5), Warriors (7) — visiting these arenas at the banner ceremony is special.
The headline stops on this checklist are Madison Square Garden (New York, NY), TD Garden (Boston, MA) and Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA). In total it covers 31 basketball arenas, grouped into 5 sections so you can plan a trip around several at once rather than chasing them one at a time.
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It depends on the site and the season. Many are best in spring or fall, and hours change through the year — always confirm opening times and admission before you go.
A printable nba arenas passport makes it easy — check off each one as you visit, log the date and your notes, and watch your progress add up.