Erie Otters road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Erie Otters at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Erie Otters tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Erie Insurance Arena
Nearest major airport is Buffalo (BUF) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Erie Otters play?
The Erie Otters play home games at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie.
What airport do you fly into for an Erie Otters game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Erie Insurance Arena 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)
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.
📺 Where to watch the Otters
National (US): FloHockey. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
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