Skating Rinks
Buffalo State University Ice Arena
📍 806 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14222🌐 buffalostateathletics.com/facilities/ice-arena/3
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 6–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6–11 PM |
| Friday | 6–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
About Buffalo State University Ice Arena
Buffalo State University Ice Arena is a skating rink in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo State Ice Arena offers a unique 'Skate-n-Shoot' program where goaltenders skate free while other participants pay $8, making it an accessible option for hockey players. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Size
- 200' x 85' ice surface, 1,800 seat capacity
- Opened
- 1991
- Public Skating
- $5 admission, $3 skate rental
- Programs
- Varsity hockey, youth organizations, high school leagues
💡 Did You Know?
- Buffalo State Ice Arena offers a unique 'Skate-n-Shoot' program where goaltenders skate free while other participants pay $8, making it an accessible option for hockey players
- The rink operates year-round and offers free admission for Buffalo State students with valid ID, making it one of the most affordable skating options for the university community
- Beginning January 1, 2026, the arena will transition to credit card payments only, eliminating cash transactions
- Ice rental requires proof of a $1 million insurance rider, indicating the rink hosts serious competitive or league-level hockey events
💬 What Visitors Say
- Buffalo State students get free admission with a valid ID, making this an excellent budget option if you're affiliated with the university
- Bring or rent hockey gloves and a helmet as required safety gear — all participants must wear these items, so plan accordingly or factor rental costs into your visit
- The rink lighting has been noted as somewhat dim by visitors, so arrive early during daytime sessions or allow your eyes time to adjust if visiting during evening hours
- Plan to arrive early during hockey tournaments to secure parking and lockers, as the facility gets busier during these events
- Contact the ice arena manager at [email protected] in advance to arrange parking permits, especially if you're visiting for the first time or during peak times
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