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Florida Panthers - Sports in Miami


If you're a hockey fan and you're visiting Miami, you'll be happy to know that the city of magic has its very own professional hockey team. The Florida Panthers have been around since 1992, and although they are not the best in their division, they have an avid fan base, and their games are tons of fun to watch. The team plays in the state-of the-art BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

The NFL hockey season runs from the first week of October until the middle of April. There's also a post-season called the Stanley Cup. The hockey season coincides with Miami's high tourism season and so anyone visiting Miami during this time should really consider visiting a pulsating Florida Panthers game.


The Florida Panthers are the Miami area's professional hockey team. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern conference in the National Hockey League. The color of their uniform is blue, red, gold and white.The Florida Panthers play their home games at the modern BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.It is huge 872,000 square-foot facility seating up to 19,250 for hockey, and has all the latest amenities. Tickets to Panthers games can be bought directly in the center, on the team's website or using Ticketmaster.If you want to get your drink on, check out the BudweiserTerrace for great beer and delicious cocktails, or you can hit all of the arena's concession stands which sell different foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It has escalators, elevators and full services for disabled guests. Parking is available at the arena and its cost is included in the ticket price.


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The Florida Panthers play their games at the BankAtlantic Center at 2555 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33323. If you're coming from North on the Sawgrass Expressway, take the Sawgrass Expressway South until you get to the Oakland Park Boulevard exit.

After passing the toll plaza, make a left turn onto Oakland Park Boulevard and stay on to the far right lane. Make a right turn onto Flamingo Road. Stay on Flamingo Road and make a right turn at the traffic signal onto Panther Parkway. The BankAtlantic Center is about half a mile South on the right side.

If you're coming from the South side using Sawgrass Expressway, take the Sawgrass Expressway going north until you get to the Pat Salerno Drive exit. Pass through the toll plaza and exit to the right at Pat Salerno Drive directly into BankAtlantic Center at Gate 1 or Gate 2.





There are no specific discounts to the Florida Panthers games for senior citizens, students or military personnel. If you are buying your tickets at the BankAtlantic Center, take your ID and ask about any special deals or discounts that they might have.



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Going to a Florida Panthers game is great fun for the whole family. If you want to save on tickets and plan on going to multiple games, then you should consider getting ticket plans for 13, 22 or 44 games which can save you a lot of money on tickets. If you want to save even more, note that weekday games are always cheaper than weekend games, and alwaysbook your tickets as far in advance as you can. Food and drinks at the BankAtlantic Center can be quite expensive so you might want to get a quick meal in at the Sawgrass Mall across the street from the arena before the game. You can't bring in outside food or drinks to the arena, so fill up beforehand. High-end Panthers fans can book a suite, loge seating or become an ADT club member and enjoy premium seating and gourmet food.

Nothing is more exciting than a hockey game, and Florida Panthers games are no exception. Families, couples and groups will love watching the game in the ultra-modern BankAtlantic Center. There are always family specials going on throughout the season which offers reduced ticketing and included food and drinks. Check the Florida Panthers website for ongoing deals. Also groups of 10+ get discounted tickets to Panthers games. Reserve on the Panthers website or call 954-835-SHOW.






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