Who plays at Erie Insurance Arena?

Erie Insurance Arena in Erie is home to the Erie Otters (OHL).

What is the closest airport to Erie Insurance Arena?

Hamilton John C. Munro (YHM) is the closest airport, about 91 miles (146 km) from Erie Insurance Arena — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Buffalo (BUF) is about 111 miles (2h 39m) away.

How much is parking at Erie Insurance Arena?

Game-day parking starts around $2 USD. Several downtown garages are right next to the arena.

How do you get to Erie Insurance Arena without a car?

Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (the E) has routes that stop at the arena.

Erie Insurance Arena

Erie · Home of 🏒 Erie Otters

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Erie Insurance Arena?: Erie Insurance Arena in Erie is home to the Erie Otters (OHL).
What is the closest airport to Erie Insurance Arena?: Hamilton John C. Munro (YHM) is the closest airport, about 91 miles (146 km) from Erie Insurance Arena — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Buffalo (BUF) is about 111 miles (2h 39m) away.
How much is parking at Erie Insurance Arena?: Game-day parking starts around $2 USD. Several downtown garages are right next to the arena.
How do you get to Erie Insurance Arena without a car?: Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (the E) has routes that stop at the arena.

✈️🚗 Getting to Erie Insurance Arena

Nearest major airport: Buffalo (BUF) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m away.

🚗 Rent a car at BUF

🏟️ Fan guide

Parking

Several downtown garages are right next to the arena. The Erie Insurance Garage (1,000 spaces, 8th & French) and 24 E. 8th St garage are event-only and closed weekday business hours. The 25 E. 10th St garage is also close. ($5 USD)

Getting there

809 French Street in downtown Erie, between 8th and 10th, next to UPMC Park. Rideshare drop-off is near the west entrance off East 8th Street.

Bar scene

Most Otters fans eat and drink inside, where the beer list includes local Erie breweries. The downtown blocks around the arena are quiet on hockey nights and livelier when the SeaWolves play next door.

Insider tips

The arena is cashless (card or contactless only), including concessions and most garages.
Bags must be smaller than 6"x8"x2", or clear bags up to 12"x12"x6".
There's no re-entry once you leave.
Tickets are on the AXS app. Sign in before you go and charge your phone.
Doors generally open 60–90 minutes before puck drop.

🧳 Visiting Erie Insurance Arena as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Buffalo (BUF) (BUF). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

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