The Honda Center in Anaheim is getting a billion-dollar facelift.
OC Sports & Entertainment, the affiliate responsible for operating the city-owned arena, announced Tuesday the launch of Honda Center Encore, a $1 billion privately funded transformation aimed at reimagining nearly every aspect of the venue.
The Samueli Family, longtime owners of the Anaheim Ducks, will spearhead the project.
The renovations launched last fall and are planned to run through the end of 2027. The Honda Center will remain open throughout the renovation process.
“This is more than just an investment in a venue — it’s an investment in Anaheim and the future of Orange County as a global destination for live entertainment,” Bill Foltz, chief executive officer of OC Sports & Entertainment, said in a statement. “Honda Center Encore reflects our commitment to delivering a world-class experience for every guest, every visit — all made possible through the vision and generosity of the Samueli Family.”
Key features of the transformation include:
- A new five-story South Entrance with a grand arrival experience and future plans for a high-impact digital display to host outdoor viewing parties and special community moments.
- New escalators to improve vertical circulation and enhance guest flow throughout the arena.
- A complete refresh of all food and beverage spaces, including ten brand-new concepts and the introduction of innovative self-service technology to elevate speed and convenience for guests throughout the arena.
- A new all-inclusive club on the club-level, offering an upscale, hospitality-focused experience for premium guests, with curated food and beverage offerings and unmatched views of the action.
- The debut of new opera box suites on the main concourse and a full renovation of all 68 existing luxury suites to deliver an elevated, modernized premium experience.
- Three new parking garages totaling over 6,000 stalls.
- Four new entry plazas, each with a distinct social aesthetic.
Parking will increase by nearly 60% with the project, including two new general parking garages set to open in October 2025. These will implement an all-inclusive parking model — a first for a U.S. arena — eliminating the need for passes and offering a streamlined entry process.
Honda Center Encore is part of a broader vision tied to OCVIBE, a $4 billion mixed-use district being developed around the arena. The 100-acre project is designed to establish Orange County as a cultural and entertainment hub with dining, nightlife, park space, and immersive experiences.
Since opening in 1993, Honda Center has hosted over 4,500 events and welcomed over 45 million guests. The arena is also home to the Anaheim Ducks.
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