Pechanga Arena San Diego: upcoming events, capacity and parking
Pechanga Arena San Diego is a 12,920-capacity arena in San Diego, California, opened in 1966. It is home to the San Diego Gulls. It hosts AHL hockey and concerts.
Pechanga Arena San Diego at a glance
- Type
- Arena
- City
- San Diego, CA
- Capacity
- 12,920
- Opened
- 1966
- Home teams
- San Diego Gulls
- Region
- San Diego
12,920 for hockey, 14,500 for basketball and about 8,900 to 14,800 for concerts
About Pechanga Arena San Diego
Pechanga Arena San Diego opened on November 17, 1966 as the San Diego International Sports Arena, in the city's Midway district. Owned by the City of San Diego and operated by ASM Global, it seats 12,920 for hockey and 14,500 for basketball, with arena concert layouts from about 8,900 to 14,800 and a smaller 5,450-seat amphitheater setup. Over the decades it was also called the San Diego Sports Arena, iPayOne Center and Valley View Casino Center before becoming Pechanga Arena in 2018. The San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League have played here since 2015. The arena's history includes Elvis Presley concerts in 1970 and 1976, a 1969 Led Zeppelin show, a Jimi Hendrix recording of Red House, the 1971 NBA All-Star Game and the 1973 Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton fight. The city's Midway Rising plan, backed by the Kroenke Group, calls for replacing the building with a new 16,000-seat arena, housing and a park, so check for updates before planning far ahead.
Also known as: Pechanga Arena, San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego International Sports Arena, iPayOne Center, Valley View Casino Center.
Upcoming events at Pechanga Arena San Diego
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How to get to Pechanga Arena San Diego
Address: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110
The arena has paid on-site parking, including preferred spaces close to the doors for some events, and fees are listed on each event page or can be prepaid online. Do not park at nearby businesses, since vehicles may be towed, and note that re-entry is not allowed. The venue suggests the MTS trip planner for bus and trolley options.
Pechanga Arena San Diego: common questions
How many people does Pechanga Arena hold?
Pechanga Arena San Diego seats 12,920 for hockey and 14,500 for basketball. Arena concert setups range from about 8,900 to 14,800 depending on the stage, and a smaller amphitheater layout seats about 5,450 for concerts and stage shows.
What team plays at Pechanga Arena?
The San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League have played at Pechanga Arena since 2015. The arena also hosts concerts and other live events throughout the year, with on-site paid parking for most events.
Where do you park at Pechanga Arena?
Pechanga Arena has paid on-site parking, with fees listed on each event’s page. You can prepay online for a handling fee or pay by card at the lot entrance. Some events offer preferred parking close to the doors. Avoid nearby business lots, because vehicles may be towed.
Is Pechanga Arena being replaced?
The City of San Diego’s Midway Rising redevelopment plan, with the Kroenke Group as chief investor, calls for demolishing the current arena and building a new 16,000-seat arena, housing, a multi-acre park and an entertainment district. Check the venue’s site for the latest timeline.
Facts on this page were checked against: en.wikipedia.org, www.pechangaarenasd.com. Last reviewed 2026-11-05.
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