New York Islanders road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to UBS Arena
Nearest major airport is New York JFK — about 8 mi / 11 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the New York Islanders play?
The New York Islanders play home games at UBS Arena in Elmont.
What airport do you fly into for a New York Islanders game?
New York JFK (JFK) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from UBS Arena — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at UBS Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $25 USD. Silver Parking next to The Park at UBS Arena is complimentary, but only on non-event days — it is not free on Islanders game days.
How do you get to UBS Arena without a car?
Elmont-UBS Arena LIRR station sits one block from the arena gates, with direct trains from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison (~30 minutes) and from Jamaica.
How much is a beer at UBS Arena?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. Cheaper option: Heineken Beer Garden at 'The Park' on the plaza (outside AmEx entrance), pregame (opens 3.5 h before puck drop), weather permitting, 2026-27; size not stated. Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ UBS Arena fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) in the Isles' new, loud barn; upper 200s cheap. Great sightlines — sit lower for the atmosphere.
Parking
Large lots around the arena at Belmont Park; tailgating happens. Suburban Long Island — the LIRR spur is the play. ($25–45)
Getting there
LIRR to Elmont–UBS Arena station, right at the door (game-day service) — beats driving. Otherwise drive to the Belmont lots.
Bar scene
Suburban Belmont Park — the arena's own concourse bars + tailgating are the scene; not a walkable district. A few spots in nearby Floral Park.
Pre-game bars
- UBS Arena bars — The building's own well-stocked bars/tailgate.
- Floral Park spots — A few pubs a short drive away.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$13–16
- Pastrami$14
- Hot dog$8
Insider tips
- Take the LIRR to Elmont–UBS
- Tailgate — it's suburban
More: UBS Arena guide · sports in Elmont
📺 Where to watch the Islanders
Local / regional TV: MSG Sportsnet
National (US): ESPN / ABC · TNT / TBS / truTV · ESPN+ / Hulu / Disney+ · Amazon Prime Video. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Elmont
Five boroughs of endless food, culture and neighbourhoods.
- Chelsea Market — Indoor food hall in a former factory.
- The Met — One of the world's great art museums.
- Central Park — 843 acres in the middle of Manhattan.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Elmont: New York Rangers · New York Knicks · New York Giants · New York Jets · New York Mets · New York Yankees · New York Liberty · New York Sirens
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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