Nothing compares to the excitement of going to see your favourite hockey team play live. Most hockey fans would tell you it’s not a true NHL experience without a classic hot dog and some good beer. The thing is, not all NHL stadiums have the same concession offerings. To make your life easier, we’ve made a comprehensive ranking for NHL arenas with the best concessions.
Top 15 NHL Concessions Ranked
Below is a list of the top 15 concession experiences in the NHL today 👇
| Team | Arena | Concession Score |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Arena | 9.2 |
| American Airlines Center | Dallas Stars | 9.0 |
| Enterprise Center | St. Louis Blues | 8.9 |
| Bell Centre | Montreal Canadiens | 8.7 |
| Canada Life Centre | Winnipeg Jets | 8.6 |
| Rogers Place | Edmonton Oilers | 8.6 |
| T-Mobile Arena | Vegas Golden Knights | 8.5 |
| Amerant Bank Arena | Florida Panthers | 8.4 |
| United Center | Chicago Blackhawks | 8.4 |
| Madison Square Garden | New York Rangers | 8.3 |
| Xcel Energy Center | Minnesota Wild | 8.2 |
| Scotiabank Arena | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8.2 |
| Rogers Arena | Vancouver Canucks | 8.1 |
| Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia Flyers | 8.1 |
| TD Garden | Boston Bruins | 8.1 |
Taking a Look At The Top 5
To calculate NHL stadium ratings, we took into account a number of different factors. Our final rankings consider the number of concession stands relative to the stadium size and capacity, the price of a hot dog and, of course, how much a simple beer will cost you. Together, we’re able to get a good sense of the quality of concessions at each arena.
#1 Ranked Arena - Lenovo Center - 9.2/10
Lenovo Arena, the home of the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, takes the top spot for the best NHL stadium for concession options. The arena hosts over 50 food and beverage locations offering a huge variety of choice. To make matters better, prices are still pretty cheap with beer priced at around $8.00 and hot dogs at $5.50.
#2 Ranked Arena - American Airlines Center 9/10
The Dallas Stars are proudly headquartered at the American Airlines Center. Taking the #2 spot for concessions at NHL arenas, fans can find a great range of food and drink for a good price. We love the variety of full-service sit-down bars and restaurants in addition to cheap and cheerful concessions where fans can grab a quick drink before getting back to their seats.
#3 Ranked Arena - Enterprise Center 8.9/10
Located in the heart of St. Louis, Enterprise Stadium does not disappoint when it comes to getting some good food and beverages. The home of the St. Louis Blues has over 50 concessions spread throughout stadium sections. Beers and hot dogs can still be found for under $10, which is a steal these days.
#4 Ranked Arena - Centre Bell - 8.7/10
Montreal Canadiens fans love their Bell Centre, and for good reason. Beers here can be purchased for around $8.00 CAD and hot dogs for less than $5 CAD. The great location of Centre Bell in downtown Montreal means that in addition to all the concession options in the stadium, fans have a huge range of choices located nearby as well.
#5 Ranked Arena - Canada Life Centre - 8.6/10
Last of the top 5 is the Canada Life Centre, home to the Winnipeg Jets. With over 50 concessions here, fans are never far from food or drinks. Beer is available for less than $9.00, while $10.00 is more than enough to score you a hot dog combo. Don’t miss out on the pierogies, another fan-favourite meal here.
Conclusion
Carolina Hurricanes fans will be happy to hear that Lenovo Center comes out on top this season for the best concession options among NHL arenas. An impressive range of food and drink choices, both in terms of menu variety and sheer number of outlets, makes this stadium stand out. Cheap prices are the cherry on top. Honourable mentions include the homes of the Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and Montreal Canadiens, where fans are guaranteed excellent concession choices and a top-notch viewing experience.
