Honda Center Announces Exciting New Features for 2024-25 NHL Season

As the Ducks prepare for another action-packed season, the Honda Center is pleased to unveil a host of new enhancements and experiences for guests to enjoy. From cutting-edge technology and new food options to ongoing arena upgrades, here’s what fans can expect for the 2024-2025 NHL season at Honda Center:

Upcoming improvements at Honda Center
Over the next three years, Honda Center will undergo exciting renovations to elevate the guest experience and seamlessly integrate with the future OCVIBE entertainment district, right outside its doors. Key elements of this significant project will include the addition of numerous new hospitality amenities and design upgrades across all levels of the arena, the addition of a wide range of new premium seating options, including a new all-inclusive clubhouse at the club level , and significant improvements to food and beverage offerings across all three tiers. Each of the Honda Center’s 80 luxury suites will be renovated throughout the arena. These improvements will be completed in phases, with adjustments made during busy periods to minimize any impact on guests attending events. Once complete, the Honda Center will offer even more ways to enjoy events while becoming part of the vibrant energy that OCVIBE brings to Anaheim.

Exciting New Concession Stands
The Honda Center is introducing six new concession concepts this season:

• Wild Wings: Classic, boneless chicken wing options with flavorful sauces.
• Instant Grill: Traditional American grill favorites.
• Two Teriyaki sticks: Asian-inspired teriyaki bowls and plates.
• Blue Line Taqueria: Fresh and tasty Mexican cuisine.
• Hawaiian Barbecue Hat Trick: Savory Hawaiian barbecue dishes.
• The Sweet Spot: A variety of desserts to satisfy every sweet craving.

New in-game entertainment: projection and laser experience
The Anaheim Ducks will debut professional sports’ most technologically advanced in-game entertainment experience in the club’s home opener on October 16 against Utah at Honda Center. The installation is completed with an upgrade to 154 luminaires, including spotlights, beams, strobes and lasers, offering more than 16 million color combinations and cutting-edge dynamic technology that delivers a fully immersive on-site experience.

Included in the upgrades are 12 Christie laser projectors, which provide 4K clarity for epic on-ice visuals, and cutting-edge 50,000 lumen RGB laser projection technology, making them the brightest in professional sports! The projection system offers lush visuals, but also real-time visualization of statistics from live games on the ice.

Anaheim Ducks brand rebrand
The Anaheim Ducks unveiled a refreshed brand on June 26, 2024, unveiling an updated version of the classic, world-famous Ducks logo as well as new home and road uniforms. The Anaheim Ducks are a symbol of Orange County, and the pivot to vibrant orange with an iconic, updated logo encompasses the hockey club’s past, present and future. The new uniforms and core branding feature vibrant transformations combined with orange in homage to the club’s Orange County roots.

Enhanced entry procedures
The Honda Center is now equipped with the state-of-the-art Evolv Express® metal detection system, improving guest entry and security. This advanced system allows guests to pass through single-file security screening without stopping, ensuring a faster and more efficient entry process.

Additionally, Honda Center has implemented Axess ticket scanning pedestals. Guests attending events can scan their mobile tickets and use the ticket pedestal for quick entry.

Parking warning
While construction of the first of OCVIBE’s four new multi-level parking structures is underway, parking and access have changed. Guests are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase parking online at hondacenter.com. For quick access, General Parking guests must use the Ball Road entrance. Douglass Road should be avoided for general parking access. Guests are strongly encouraged to use Waze for directions to the Honda Center and corresponding parking lots.

Shared transportation services, including Uber and Lyft, are conveniently located at the ARTIC train station across from Katella Avenue, providing guests with easy pick-up and drop-off points.

Brewery X Biergarten at Honda Center
Visitors can now enjoy pregame views of Anaheim from the Brewery X Biergarten patio above the Honda Center’s south entrance. Open two hours before disc drop, the outdoor patio is accessible to all ticket holders, making it an ideal gathering place for friends to meet up, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the venue without having to leave and park again.

New high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Cox Business
Honda Center is enhancing its connectivity with upgraded Wi-Fi from Cox Business, ensuring faster, more reliable Internet access for all guests. With more than 430 access points, guests will be able to experience free ultra-fast Wi-Fi, an enhanced app experience, simplified venue entry and faster transaction times.