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Northtown Center Travel Guide

Home of the Buffalo Beauts

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

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Source: Visit Buffalo Niagra

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1615 Amherst Manor Drive

Williamsville, NY 14221 USA

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Seating Capacity: Hockey: 1800

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About Northtown Center

Home to both the Buffalo Beauts (PHF) and the University of Buffalo hockey team, this facility used to be the practice facility for the Buffalo Sabres.

Learn more about the teams that play here and upcoming events on our team pages.

Tour Info

There does not appear to be a tour available at this facility.

Fan Tips

Northtown Center provides a strong community-focused hockey environment, hosting multiple rinks and serving as a key venue for women’s hockey in the Buffalo area.

Located in Amherst, New York, the facility is primarily accessed by car, with convenient parking nearby.

The seating areas offer a close view of the ice, creating an intimate and energetic setting for games.

Concessions are simple and consistent with a multi-rink facility.

The surrounding area includes restaurants and retail options, making it easy to plan a full outing around a game.

Security Screenings

No security information is posted, but assume that typical security protocol will be in place such as metal detectors, pat-downs, and bag searches.

Bag Policy

An official bag policy is not published for Pride games, so we recommend traveling lite with a gallon size Ziplock bag or a small clutch purse.

Note: Bag and security policies listed above are for typical sporting events. Special events, concerts, and other situations may result in variations. Please check the event website for any changes.

Getting to Northtown Center

Public Transit:

Bus route 44 stops right next to the arena.  For more information and to plan your trip, please visit the NFTA.

There does not appear to be any rail service for this arena.

Rideshare:

There does not appear to be any taxi or rideshare drop-off/pick-up points.  There's a large parking lot next to the facility that should be able to handle your pick up and drop off.

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Closest Major Airport: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

Parking & Transportation

Parking Options

There is enough parking located next to the facility.  This facility is located next to the University of Buffalo football stadium, so parking may be limited if a game is scheduled around or during a football game.

We're setting up a partnership with a new parking company. Stay tuned for more details.

Bus Service

Bus route 44 stops right next to the arena.  For more information and to plan your trip, please visit the NFTA.

Rail Service

There does not appear to be any rail service for this arena.

Taxi & Rideshare Service

There does not appear to be any taxi or rideshare drop-off/pick-up points.  There's a large parking lot next to the facility that should be able to handle your pick up and drop off.

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Jon H.

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Used to be state of the art, but starting to show its age. I recall playing here when it was simply the Audubon ice rink (single rink). Then they converted...

Posted On: 2023-11-07 12:59:00

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Hardy H.

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Shame on Northtown for fencing off their entire outdoor space once their profit-taking baseball and softball seasons ended in midsummer. I realize this is...

Posted On: 2021-08-14 06:15:27

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Jessica P.

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As far as ice skating rinks go this place is amazing! There are three NHL sized rinks and one Olympic sized one. The facilities are very modern and there...

Posted On: 2012-03-25 23:55:49

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