Pechanga Arena Tickets

Pechanga Arena

One of the most venerable indoor arenas on the West Coast, San Diego’s Pechanga Arena has withstood the test of time, thrilling sports fans for generations. Coming in at well under 20,000 seats, this award-winning arena might not be the biggest but it’s certainly an iconic favorite for all sorts of events and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

 

History of Pechanga Arena

Opened in 1966 under its original name of San Diego International Sports Arena, this indoor event center certainly has changed its stripes over the years. Its most current name change occurred in 2018 when the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the owners of the nearby Pechanga Resort & Casino, bought the naming rights for a cool $400 grand a year.

 

What’s Great About Pechanga Arena Events?

You’ll get old before going to Pechanga Arena events ever will. That’s because this arena has won a number of awards for smaller-scale venues, such as the 5th best facility in the world, and the first in California, for venues with between 10,000 and 15,000 seats. These are recent awards too, so you know that even though this indoor arena is over 50 years old it’s a major draw for sports, live music, and all other sorts of entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pechanga Arena located?

Pechanga Arena is located in Point Loma within San Diego, California.

 

What kind of events does Pechanga Arena host?

This indoor area has no limit to the events that take place. Football, ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball, and tennis, are some of the Pechanga Arena sporting events you can attend. But there’s so much more to the Pechanga Arena than just sports. Pechanga Arena concert events are legendary, as it’s been the site of some iconic performances from the 1960s to today. We’re talking Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Justin Bieber – you name it, they’ve been there. Talk about an amazing venue!

 

Which team is playing at Pechanga Arena?

A mainstay of San Diego sports history like Pechanga Arena has been the home of numerous teams over the decades. Current teams residing there include the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, the M2’s San Diego Sockers, the National Lacross League’s San Diego Seals, and the IFL’s San Diego Strike Force.

 

Where can I park for free at Pechanga Arena?

Pechanga Arena has an attached parking lot for guests to park, parking costs $20 and can be purchased with your ticket to the Pechanga Arena event. Cheaper parking can be found on the streets surrounding the stadium, so be sure to arrive early and double-check the parking restrictions. 

 

What is the seating capacity of Pechanga Arena?

Pechanga Arena events have a number of different configurations. The arena seats approximately 12,000 for indoor football, ice hockey and box lacrosse, 14,500 for basketball and tennis, 5,450 for amphitheater concerts and stage shows, 8,900-14,800 for arena concerts, ice shows, and the circus and 16,100 for boxing and mixed martial arts. 

 

Who owns Pechanga Arena?

Pechanga Arena is owned by the Arena Group 2000. 

 

How do I get to Pechanga Arena using public transport?

Public transport is encouraged and easily accessible for fans looking to leave their cars behind. Depending on where you are coming from, there are various buses, Metro, and San Diego Trolley routes that will drop you off right by the stadium.