UBS Arena, being built … Phone. “All of these fans who have loved the Islanders for so long have the opportunity to pick up tickets and be that much closer to our arena.”, One word kept coming up in speaking with Cosentino in regards to the organization’s connection with the fans: “Family.”, “We have a term here that we like to use, and that’s ‘family,’ Cosentino said. For 41 games in the new Islanders arena, a fan can buy a season ticket for as low as $1,189 ($29 a ticket) in the corners of the upper bowl, or as much as $6,765 ($165 a seat) in the lower bowl. Islanders Near 10,000 Season Ticket Mark At New UBS Arena By Barry M. Bloom August 24, 2020 3:49pm The $955 million arena is expected to open in Elmont, N.Y., adjacent to the famous horse racetrack in time for the 2021-22 NHL season. Per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), the Islanders announced Thursday that they’ve sold 90% of their season tickets for the next campaign. At least six months removed from the expected start of the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, the New York Islanders have basically exhausted ticket inventory for their inaugural campaign in the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, anticipated to open in November.. At the Islanders’ last drive-through merchandise giveaway, you really got that sense from the Islanders’ staff. Islanders Season Ticket Holder Who Lost Husband To Cancer Gets Special Look Inside UBS Arena By Steve Overmyer March 18, 2021 at 6:45 pm Filed Under: Belmont Park , Local TV , … But on the Zoom call to find her seats, she received a sign. Be sure to inquire about season tickets to reap said rewards, and become part of the family the Islanders organization has built. With the 1905 Club already sold out and limited suite inventory remaining, our premium experiences are in high demand. There are plenty of opportunities for fans to reach out about season tickets, and tickets are going at a fast rate. At least six months removed from the expected start of the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, the New York Islanders have basically exhausted ticket inventory for their inaugural campaign in the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, anticipated to open in November. The arena, targeted to open in November, will have a capacity of … Get used to the term “sold out” because you’re going to be seeing it a lot the rest of this season and when the Islanders open up UBS Arena this fall. Asked about his confidence level that UBS Arena will open at full capacity, Leiweke said, “high,” echoing two experts, who said earlier this month that the arena opening brimming with hockey fans is a “very realistic possibility.”, “Now, I always get in line to tell people, the only [thing] that controls the virus is the virus, and God,” he said. The New York Islanders has seen ticket demand skyrocket this month for the NHL franchise’s inaugural season at the under-construction UBS Arena at Belmont Park. The New York Islanders will open UBS Arena, their new home, for the 2021-22 NHL season and are on pace to do so with all season tickets accounted for before the first puck drops. “Amazingly, [no one] would have said five years ago that the Islanders would sell out their 11,000 season tickets, they’ll have a waiting list,” said Tim Leiweke, the chief executive of Oak View Group, which operates the arena. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. The upper level and terrace is sold out, as well as eight sections in the lower bowl. “We are a couple of weeks away from selling out of our upper bowl inventory.” if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4-0')}; To paint a picture of the season ticket sale growth, compared to the 2019-20 season, fans from Westchester and Connecticut are coming on board, as season ticket members are at a 45% and 28% higher rate, respectively, for the 2021-22 season. “We got to know people a little bit more, (such as) the key influencers within the (Bridgeport) community so we can explore ways that we can build the base, and it’s happening,” said Cosentino. “Being safely socially distanced from people is our first priority, but we are holding tours at the building in a very condensed way, no more than 8-10 people, all distanced and masked up.”. “The family of our season ticket members, of our fanbase, are stepping up in a way that we knew was possible, but seeing it come to fruition was special.”. The technology, the premium club spaces, the acoustics—the building is built for the long term. You’ll see the money and where we spent it. The façade, the finishes are spectacular.”. I hope it’s not because we were bad businessmen or bad builders. By submitting the above, you agree to receive marketing and promotional emails from UBS Arena. “The Islanders have been one of the most successful franchises in New York during the last three or four years,” he said. We invite you to discover the energy of UBS Arena; made for music, built for hockey. 5 min read. Anyone who says he knows exactly where this is going is not right. "If you’re looking to be sitting down in … Still, Islanders fans are bullish about what’s to come in their new digs, UBS Arena at Belmont Park, and season-ticket sales have been brisk in an arena that’s slated to … All Rights reserved. The 2021-22 season is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, and season tickets and seats are filling up rapidly. He tells me when the buildings need to be open, and I tell him, ‘Yes, commissioner,’” Leiweke said. The arena’s upper level, terrace, one of the marquee clubs, and eight sections in the lower level are all completely sold out. There is plenty of excitement for the anticipated state of the art arena, and it’s showing with the early commitment from Islander fans. “People are enjoying the process. “(Fans) really like the experience of getting the virtual tour.”. It’s just a 24-minute drive from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, but the 11.1-mile relocation has been a benefactor in ticket sales outside of Long Island.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; “The proximity helps when you’re looking at a half-hour to 45-minute drive home. “We are blessed with, I believe, the best owners in sports,” said Cosentino of Ledecky and Scott Malkin. 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. By submitting the above, you agree to receive marketing and promotional emails from UBS Arena. Many more events are on the horizon with the goal of hosting an event once a month. 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… Courtesy ubsarena.com. “I talk to [Bettman] once every two weeks. “Of the 3,000 people that came (to the merchandise drive-through), 500 people said ‘I’m interested in learning about season tickets.'”. Once season tickets are 100% sold out, those who interested will be placed on a waiting list. What Leiweke will see in Elmont, N.Y., is an arena rushing toward its finish. More than 90% of season tickets at the still-under-construction UBS Arena at Belmont Park, including the entire upper bowl, have sold out, the team announced on Thursday. How all this affects the postseason schedule is still to be determined. Part of this growth is due to the strong relationship and communication between the Islanders and their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Perhaps the most encapsulating thing about how the organization handles its business is the commitment to treating its fans as “family.”, “We’re looking at different ways that we can creatively have that one-on-one connection,” Consentino explained. The current state of the world has the organization thinking outside the box, and those who can’t take a tour of the UBS Arena have the opportunity to attend a virtual venue experience through a Zoom Conference. The upper level and terrace are sold out, as well as eight sections in the lower bowl. I wouldn’t be sitting here building 10 arenas if I was Nostradamus. Season tickets start at a little more than $2,000 a year, and she's now a single mother with two girls. “That we’ll be completely sold out of our 4,000 premium suites and boxes. 9:10 AM ET Associated Press 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. If you are not a Season Ticket Member and are interested in receiving priority, give us a call today at 888-NY-ISLES. There will be upper bowl tickets that will range from $29 to $82 per seat, some $25 standing room tickets, and some lower bowl tickets that will cost just $75 per seat. Islanders Season Ticket Sales at UBS Arena Exceeding Expectations. There may not be fans in the stands for the 2020-21 NHL season, but that has not stopped fans of the New York Islanders from claiming their seat at the UBS Arena for the 2021-22 season. That’s compelling,” said Cosentino. I am definitely not Nostradamus. The current schedule has been played at a strictly limited capacity in about a third of the NHL’s 31 arenas, including the Nassau Coliseum, where the Islanders returned from Brooklyn and will end their long run at the conclusion of this postseason. UBS Arena clubs and suites will have a timeless design inspired by iconic New York bars and cocktail lounges. In any event, the new arena will be replete with a brick edifice and a number of finishes. Thus far, they’ve sold about 1,400 tickets for each of the games at the Coliseum, which opened in 1972, but that count could increase to as many as 3,400 for the playoffs. Instead, they are grateful for the commitment and loyalty from some of the most passionate fans in hockey.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; The 2021-22 season is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, and season tickets and seats are filling up rapidly. Fans are plenty excited to fill out the Islanders’ new home at the UBS Arena, and there are plenty of rewards that come with being a season ticket holder. We want to hear from you! “I’ve gotten a real sense of gratitude towards the fans and their response.” The Islanders owners have certainly put the work in, as has the rest of the organization in terms of connecting with fans to drive up ticket sales, so they’re not surprised it’s working. “Out of all the cars that lined up, we gave people the opportunity to say ‘I’m interested in learning more about season tickets,’ said Cosentino. 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Season tickets are about 90% sold, and as of Tuesday 80% of UBS Arena’s club seats and premium suites have also been purchased, including the entire inventory of the 1905 Club, one of the arena’s marquee premium spaces. Following a record week of season ticket sales, the team only has 20 per cent of season tickets remaining at the 19,000-seat venue, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2021-22 NHL season. And then what individual seats and ticket sales are left will sell out in a matter of days. The Colorado Avalanche are also currently on a three-game hiatus dealing with the disease, and their games will certainly be pushed back. Who would have thought five years ago that was even possible here?”. It will bring the Islanders franchise to another level. The Islanders’ 56-game season is now supposed to end May 10. “If you think about the last arena built in the NHL—T-Mobile in Vegas three years ago, [which] cost $375 million—this one here cost three times as much money as Las Vegas. So how does that low-end (or high-end if you look at it as begin up high at UBS Arena) $29 price point for an Islanders season ticket stack up against the other teams in town? Islanders Season Ticket Membership. It will be the inaugural season played at the brand new UBS Arena. Speak with us about premium opportunities ×. Last week was the all-time record for Islanders season ticket sales, driven by the team's first round series win and by the recent launch of UBS Arena at Belmont Park. “It’s really exciting.”. “You can’t predict it because none of us really know. Current season ticket members will get first priority for selecting club seats later this summer, so be sure to contact us today so we can include you in this priority window. The 11,000 season tickets are about 90% sold, and as of Tuesday 80% of UBS Arena’s club spaces and premium suites also have been purchased. There are about 1,000 season ticket seats remaining for purchase. The New York Islanders will open UBS Arena, their new home, for the 2021-22 NHL season and are on pace to do so with all season tickets accounted for before the first puck drops. Where the Canadian teams will play after the first round could be a major issue, given surging COVID cases right now in parts of that country and the yet-to-be-determined reopening of the border. Copyright © 2021 Sportico Media, LLC. August 24, 2020 3:49pm. For more information about UBS Arena club seats and suites, please contact us at 516-517-0640 or sign up to be contacted by one of our representatives here. UBS Arena Sign up for our regular 'Islanders Newsletter' for all the latest. I am a full Season Ticket Member for the 2019-2020 and/or 2020-21 season. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0')}; James is a hockey player turned journalist, covering the New York Islanders. More than 90% of Islanders season tickets at the still-under-construction UBS Arena at Belmont Park, including the entire upper bowl, "have sold out," according to Andrew Gross of NEWSDAY. The exterior is not all that’s unique; it’s the only building constructed specifically for hockey and concerts in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Oak View is overseeing multiple simultaneous arena construction projects, including a 10,000-seat building in Coachella Valley, adjacent to California’s Palm Desert. I am not a doctor. 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. 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