How do I Find a Specific Seat at HSBC Arena?

The HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York, is where the NHL Buffalo Sabres call home. It is used for hockey games, college basketball games and musical performances. For concerts, the seating layout varies, depending on how the stage is set up. However, for hockey games, there are 18,690 seats available across 79 sections, not including some middle sections on the arena's west side, which are reserved for media.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Look at your ticket and find the portion that lists the section number. If your section is in the 300s, you are on the upper level. The 200s are for the middle level and 100s make up the lower seating bowl.

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      Section numbers are clearly labeled at the entraces to each section. If you get lost inside the arena, ask an usher where you should be going. Ushers are there specifically to help you find your seat.

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      Once you have found your section, check the row number on your ticket. Row 1 will be at the bottom of the section, with the row numbers increasing in an upward direction.

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      Once you are at your row, find the seat number on your ticket. Be sure you are in the correct row. Walk down the row of seats until you arrive at your designated seat. If your seat is a low number, try to enter the row on the side that starts with Seat 1, in order to avoid making a large number of people stand up to allow you to pass. You are now ready to sit down and enjoy your show.