Giant Center

Best seats

Giant Center keeps the feel of an old hockey barn with modern amenities, and the AHL's biggest crowds make it loud from any seat. The elevator behind Section 124 reaches all five floors.

Parking

Huge surface lots (10,000 spaces) sit between Giant Center and Hersheypark. Booths are cashless, and prepaying online through Ticketmaster saves $15. Hersheypark season passes don't cover parking, and tailgating and overnight parking aren't allowed. (Up to $35 on site (prepay online to save $15) USD)

Getting there

The arena is at 550 W. Hersheypark Dr, right next to Hersheypark.

Bar scene

Being next to an amusement park means no classic arena-bar strip, but Tröegs Brewery is on Hersheypark Drive and the Hershey Lodge has a Bears-themed sports bar.

Pre-game bars

• Tröegs Independent Brewing — Brewery and tasting room on Hersheypark Drive, a top pre-game stop
• The Bears' Den — Hockey-rink-themed sports bar in the Hershey Lodge
• Parkside Bar and Grill — Burgers and bar food at 3 E Derry Rd

Insider tips

• The bag limit is tiny: 5x8x1 in max. No backpacks, totes or drawstring bags. Medical and parenting bags up to 14x14x6 in go through metal detection.
• The arena is cashless, with free cash-to-card kiosks in the Box Office lobby and outside the Hershey Sports store.
• There's no re-entry.
• Hersheypark Pass Nights give every fan a park pass, including Christmas Candylane on Oct 24.
• The famous Teddy Bear Toss is Sunday, Jan 10 at 3pm.