Nassau Coliseum Tickets - Overview

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, commonly known as Nassau Coliseum, is located just 19 miles away from New York City in Uniondale, Long Island. Serving as a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, the venue has been home to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League since 1972, the year it was opened and is now the second oldest arena in active use in the National Hockey League after Madison Square Garden. Over the years, the arena has also been home to the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association and the now defunct New York Dragons of the American Football League. The venue seats 16,250 patrons for Islanders hockey games and over 18,000 for concerts. Nassau Coliseum has hosted some of the top artists in the music industry such as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Grateful Dead, Phish, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Billy Joel. Also a venue for family entertainment, Nassau Coliseum has hosted Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, and Sesame Street Live.

Nassau Coliseum Tickets - History

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was built in 1972 and sits on sixty three acres formerly occupied by Mitchell Field, a former Army/Air Force base. After Nassau County acquired the land, several proposals were entertained for development but the ultimate decision was made to develop a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex. The arena was built to the cost of 32 million dollars and was dedicated to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country; hence the name Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The arena was one of only two venues in the United States where Pink Floyd mounted their landmark 'The Wall' tour in February 1980. The arena has also hosted the National Hockey League All Star Game in 1983, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1982, 1994, and 2001, and the epic run of 4 straight Stanley Cup championships of the New York Islanders from the 1979-1980 season through the 1983-1984 season.

Nassau Coliseum Tickets - Events

Nassau Coliseum Tickets provide an array of opportunities to enjoy both live sports and entertainment. From NHL action to family entertainment and concerts from today's top artists, Nassau Coliseum Tickets are sure to deliver a great experience.