Buffalo State Sports Arena
Buffalo, NY
267 Rees Street 14222
VENUE GUIDE
Buffalo State Sports Arena
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Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
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Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Buffalo State Sports Arena
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Buffalo State Sports Arena & the Area
Buffalo State Sports Arena is an event venue in Buffalo, NY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Buffalo State Sports Arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Buffalo Star Kabab/Himalayan Feast
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (231 reviews)
Burger King
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,102 reviews)
La Casa De Sabores
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (954 reviews)
Nine & Night Thai Cuisine
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (186 reviews)
Joe's New York Style Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,267 reviews)
Sarnia
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (111 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Sportsmen's Park
0.3 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)
Barry's Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (77 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Raha Coffee House
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (925 reviews)
Starbucks
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (11 reviews)
Roux Soup Bar and Cafe
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)
Tipico Coffee & Cafe
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (357 reviews)
Caffe Aroma
0.9 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (713 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
1.0 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (621 reviews)
Museums
The Buffalo History Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (255 reviews)
Buffalo Maritime Center
1.1 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (49 reviews)
Bertie Hall
1.5 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)
Fort Erie Railway Museum
1.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (42 reviews)
Attractions
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (81 reviews)
Richardson Olmsted Campus
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (151 reviews)
The Buffalo History Museum Resource Center
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (17 reviews)
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (3,027 reviews)
Delaware Park Rose Garden
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (710 reviews)
McKinley Shooting Rock
0.7 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (42 reviews)
Shopping
West Side Plaza
1.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (281 reviews)
Garrison Village Shopping Centre
2.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (238 reviews)
Market Arcade
3.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (114 reviews)
SmartCentres Fort Erie
3.5 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (578 reviews)
Buffalo Trade center
3.6 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (106 reviews)
University Plaza
3.9 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,118 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Buffalo State Sports Arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Buffalo Star Kabab/Himalayan Feast
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (231 reviews)
Burger King
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Today: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,102 reviews)
Nine & Night Thai Cuisine
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (186 reviews)
Joe's New York Style Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Buffalo State Sports Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,267 reviews)
Sarnia
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Buffalo State Sports Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (111 reviews)
The Dapper Goose
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (625 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Sportsmen's Park
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)
Barry's Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (77 reviews)
Getting to Buffalo State Sports Arena
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Buffalo State Sports Arena in Buffalo, NY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • NFTA serves the Buffalo metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Buffalo State Sports Arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Buffalo State Sports Arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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