Hertz Arena

Best seats

The 7,084-seat hockey bowl is compact, so lower Terrace sections give good sightlines; for a sit-down meal, ticketed Breakaway Sports Pub tables overlook the ice from the upper level.

Parking

About 2,000 on-site spaces a short walk from the doors, just off I-75 at Corkscrew Rd (exit 123). The lot opens two hours before the event and is cashless (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay). ($15–30 plus taxes and fees USD)

Getting there

Drive: I-75 to the Corkscrew Rd exit (#123) in Estero; the arena is at 11000 Everblades Pkwy.

Bar scene

No tailgating or drinking is allowed in the lot (county ordinance), so the pre-game hangout is Breakaway Sports Pub inside the arena, which opens two hours before Everblades games.

Pre-game bars

• Breakaway Sports Pub — In-arena restaurant and bar on the upper level; game ticket required. Reservations for 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 pm on game nights, and happy hour plus pizza specials after every home game.

Insider tips

• Bags and backpacks are banned; purses must be smaller than 4.5" x 6.5".
• Doors open one hour before Everblades games, and there's no re-entry.
• Parking is cashless, and no tailgating is allowed.
• Wednesday Hump Day Deals: $4 beers and $4 hot dogs.
• Players sign autographs in Breakaway Sports Pub after every Friday home game.