Giant Center, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a multi-purpose arena with a seating capacity of 10,500. It is the home of the Hershey Bears ice hockey team, the longest-existing member of the American Hockey League, operating since 1938.
Giant Center Arena in Hershey, PA
Seating Levels and Capacity
Giant Center has 7,700 seats in the lower level and 2,800 seats in the upper level. The arena also features 688 club seats and 40 luxury suites. This seating arrangement ensures a diverse range of viewing options for fans attending various events.
Notable Events and Upgrades
In addition to serving as the home arena for the Hershey Bears ice hockey team, Giant Center hosts an annual concert series and attracts well-known entertainers.
- November 23, 2009: WWE Raw was held at Giant Center with a three-hour Thanksgiving themed episode, and returned for a three-hour Old School-themed episode on November 15, 2010.
- October 1, 2016: Carrie Underwood appeared at Giant Center during her Storyteller Tour: Stories in the Round. The 360-degree angle of the stage stretched across the arena floor.
- June 24, 2024: The Hershey Bears set a franchise attendance record of 11,013 fans in Game 6 of the 2024 Calder Cup Finals.
Prior to the 2015-16 Hershey Bears hockey season, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts made a $4.7 million upgrade to the production system, installing a new four-sided, center-hung HD scoreboard, a new LED standings board, and a new LED fascia ribbon surrounding the bowl, manufactured by Daktronics.
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Musical Acts
The arena has hosted a number of musical acts, including Cher, Destiny's Child, Rush, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Tim McGraw, ZZ Top, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, TobyMac, Third Day, Green Day, New Found Glory, Newsboys, Michael W.
Giant Center Seating Chart
Ownership and Funding
Giant Center is owned by the Derry Township Industrial and Commercial Development Authority, as much of the money for its construction was provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Giant Center Seating Details
For hockey games, the Giant Center seating chart typically includes:
- Lower Level: Sections closer to the ice offering premium views.
- Upper Level: More affordable seating options with a comprehensive view of the arena.
- Club Seats: Enhanced seating with additional amenities.
- Luxury Suites: Private suites offering exclusive viewing experiences.
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