EAST MEADOW, N.Y. -- Nearly six months before the opening of their new arena, the New York Islanders are reporting they have nearly sold out of season tickets for the first season in their new home.
UBS Arena, being built next to the racetrack at Belmont Park with an expected capacity of around 17,000 for hockey, has sold more than 90% of its season tickets, the Islanders announced Thursday. The upper level and terrace is sold out, as well as eight sections in the lower bowl.
"With just a few months before puck drop in the fall, it's exciting to see the demand for season tickets continue," said Mike Cosentino, the Islanders senior vice president of sales.