Rochester Americans road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Rochester Americans at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Rochester Americans tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Blue Cross Arena
Nearest major airport is Buffalo (BUF) — about 73 mi / 1h 44m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Rochester Americans play?
The Rochester Americans play home games at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester.
What airport do you fly into for a Rochester Americans game?
Buffalo (BUF) is the closest major airport, about 73 miles (117 km) from Blue Cross Arena — roughly 1h 44m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Blue Cross Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $12 USD. LAZ Parking runs the Amerks' preferred parking at the Court Street and Washington Square garages, two blocks away, for $12.
How do you get to Blue Cross Arena without a car?
The arena sits at One War Memorial Square, on the corner of Broad and Exchange streets in downtown Rochester, just off I-490 and the Inner Loop.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Blue Cross Arena fan guide
Parking
LAZ Parking runs the Amerks' preferred parking at the Court Street and Washington Square garages, two blocks away, for $12. Both are open 24/7, have elevators and you can reserve ahead. The Civic Center Garage connects to the arena by an underground tunnel. Court St. Municipal Lot 10 is a two-minute walk. ($12)
Getting there
The arena sits at One War Memorial Square, on the corner of Broad and Exchange streets in downtown Rochester, just off I-490 and the Inner Loop.
Bar scene
Inside, the Genesee Brew House at the top of the atrium stairs hosts the Friday pregame happy hour with live music. Nearby options the arena recommends include The Exchange and Rabbit Hole Tavern on Exchange Blvd.
Pre-game bars
- The Exchange — 251 Exchange Blvd., a short walk south of the arena
- Rabbit Hole Tavern — 284 Exchange Blvd.
- Peach Blossom — 9 East Main St.
- Mercantile on Main — Food hall at 240 East Main St.
Insider tips
- Clear bag policy since Jan. 2026. You can bring one clear bag up to 12"x6"x12" plus a clutch up to 4.5"x6.5". No backpacks, fanny packs, tablets or metal or hard-plastic bottles, and there's no bag check.
- Doors open one hour before puck drop.
- Sunday games are the cheapest night out: $3 domestic drafts, $2 hot dogs and $1 small popcorn.
- Free taco the day after any Amerks home win.
- Free Wi-Fi: connect to BCA-Guest-Wi-Fi.
📺 Where to watch the Americans
National (US): AHLTV on FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
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