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| former_names = Anaheim Arena <small>(planning/construction)</small><br>Pond of Anaheim <small>(1993)</small><br>Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim <small>(1993–2006)</small>
| tenants = [[Anaheim Ducks]] ([[National Hockey League|NHL]]) (1993–present)<br>[[Anaheim Bullfrogs]] ([[Roller Hockey International|RHI]]/[[Major League Roller Hockey|MLRH]]) (1994–1999)<br>[[Anaheim Splash]] ([[Continental Indoor Soccer League|CISL]]) (1994–1997)<br>[[Los Angeles Clippers]] ([[National Basketball Association|NBA]]) (1994–1999)<br>[[Anaheim Piranhas]] ([[Arena Football League|AFL]]) (1996–1997)<br>[[Anaheim Storm]] ([[National Lacrosse League|NLL]]) (2004–2005)<br>[[UCLA Bruins basketball]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) (2011–2012)<br>[[Los Angeles Kiss]] ([[Arena Football League|AFL]]) (2014–2016)
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| dimensions = {{convert|650000|sqft|m2}}
| publictransit = {{rint|us|amtrak}} {{rint|losangeles|metrolink}} [[Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center|Anaheim]]
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'''Honda Center''' (formerly known as the '''Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim''') is an [[indoor arena]] located in [[Anaheim, California]]. The arena is home to the [[Anaheim Ducks]] of the [[National Hockey League]].
Originally named the '''Anaheim Arena''' during construction, it was completed in 1993 at a cost of US$123 million. Locally based [[Arrowhead Water]] paid $15 million for the [[naming rights]] over 10 years in October 1993.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ovguide.com/honda-center-9202a8c04000641f8000000000343c75 |title=ovguide.com |access-date=2012-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809043821/https://www.ovguide.com/honda-center-9202a8c04000641f8000000000343c75 |archive-date=2017-08-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the short period of time after the [[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks]] franchise was awarded and before the naming rights deal with Arrowhead, Disney referred to the Arena as the '''Pond of Anaheim'''.<ref>In the 1993–94 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim media guide, Disney and the Ducks organization referred to the arena as the "Pond of Anaheim." This was prior to the naming rights deal with Arrowhead Water. [[Amazon Standard Identification Number|ASIN]]: B001EBD3BM</ref> In October 2006, [[Honda]], whose American headquarters are based in [[Torrance, California|Torrance]], paid $60 million for the naming rights over 15 years,<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jul-20-sp-pond20-story.html | work=Los Angeles Times | first1=Bill | last1=Shaikin | first2=Greg | last2=Johnson | date=July 20, 2006 | title=Pond to Get a New Name}}</ref> and renewed the deal for another decade in 2020.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.ocregister.com/2020/02/25/honda-center-name-locked-in-for-10-more-years-under-deal-extension/ | work=Orange County Register | first=Heather | last=McCrea | date=February 25, 2020 | title=Honda Center name locked in for 10 more years under deal extension }}</ref>
==History==
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[[Image:Honda-pano.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Panorama of Honda Center's interior before a 2007 playoff hockey game]]
[[Image:Honda Center in Anaheim California on 22-03-2008.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Honda Center in its basketball configuration before an NCAA basketball game]]
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In March 2020, the arena would lose all its scheduled events because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hondacenter.com/arena-info/postponed-events/|title=Postponed Events|accessdate=9 June 2023|archive-date=June 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604045453/https://www.hondacenter.com/arena-info/postponed-events/|url-status=dead}}</ref> For the rest of the year, Honda Center would instead host charity events, such as [[blood donation|blood drives]], food bank distributions, and a collective wedding, along with serving as a drive-through voting ___location for the [[2020 United States presidential election]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/anaheimducks0/docs/2020-21_anaheim_ducks_media_guide|title=2020-21 Anaheim Ducks Media Guide by Anaheim Ducks - Issuu|date=11 January 2021|website=issuu.com|accessdate=9 June 2023}}</ref> The Ducks would only play again in the arena once the [[2020–21 Anaheim Ducks season|following NHL season]] started in January 2021, with a reduced audience of 2,000 being allowed to attend the final five games of the season, starting with an April 17 matchup with the [[Vegas Golden Knights]].<ref>[https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/04/16/honda-center-reopens-to-fans-for-last-5-games-ducks-season/ Honda Center Reopens To Fans In Time For Last 5 Games Of The Ducks Season], CBS Los Angeles</ref>
In April 2025, it was announced that Honda Center would undergo a major $1 billion renovation that would be complete by 2027, one year before the [[2028 Summer Olympics]]. The renovations will create a brand new entrance on the southern part of the arena, add escalators and club suites, and increase parking as part of the larger mixed use [[OC Vibe]] project taking place near the arena.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2025/04/30/honda-center-to-receive-1bn-makeover/|title=Honda Center to receive $1bn makeover|first=Rob|last=Ridley|date=April 30, 2025}}</ref>
==Notable events ==
[[File:Honda Center interior 2021.jpg|thumb|right|Interior of Honda Center in 2021]]
===Ice
* Games 3, 4, and 6 of the [[2003 Stanley Cup Finals]]
* Games 1, 2, and 5 of the [[2007 Stanley Cup Finals]]
* [[1999 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament|1999 Frozen Four]]
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*[[Affliction: Banned]] was held in the Honda Center.
*''[[UFC 59|UFC 59: Reality Check]]'', ''[[UFC 63|UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn 2]]'', ''[[UFC 76|UFC 76: Knockout]]'', ''[[UFC 121|UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez]]'', ''[[UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos]]'', ''[[UFC 157|UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche]]'', ''[[UFC 214|UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2]]'', ''[[UFC 241|UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2]]'', ''[[UFC 270|UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane]]'' and ''[[UFC 298|UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria]]'' were held in the Honda Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/11/14/3643402/ufc-157-___location-honda-center-anaheim-ufc-fuel-tv-7-california-mma|title=UFC 157 set for Honda Center in Anaheim|publisher=MMAmania.com|date=2012-11-14|access-date=2012-11-14|last=Haggerty|first=Kevin}}</ref><ref name="UFC214">{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/24/14731214/ufc-214-in-anaheim-changed-to-july-29|title=UFC 214 in Anaheim changed to July 29|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2017-02-24|access-date=2017-04-21}}</ref>
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*[[K-pop]] [[boy band]] [[Big Bang (South Korean band)|BIGBANG]] performed their first concert in the U.S. at the arena on November 2 and 3, 2012 as part of their [[Alive Galaxy Tour]]. They returned to the arena on October 4, 2015, for their [[Made World Tour]].
*[[Demi Lovato]] brought [[The Neon Lights Tour]] on February 13, 2014. She returned along with [[Nick Jonas]] for their [[Future Now Tour]] in the arena on August 17, 2016.
*[[Katy Perry]] brought [[The Prismatic World Tour]] to the arena on September 16 and 17, 2014. She later brought [[The Lifetimes Tour]] to the arena on July 13, 2025.
*[[Miley Cyrus]] performed in the center during her [[Bangerz World Tour]] on February 20, 2014, making it Cyrus' 3rd sold-out concert at the Honda Center after previously selling out the center during her [[Best of Both Worlds Tour (Miley Cyrus)|Best of Both Worlds Tour]] on November 3, 2007, and again during her [[Wonder World Tour (Miley Cyrus)|Wonder World Tour]] on September 23, 2009.
* [[Metallica]] brought their [[Madly in Anger with the World Tour]] to the arena on November 27, 2004. They then brought their [[World Magnetic Tour]] to the arena on December 10, 2009.
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* [[Enhypen]] brought their Manifesto Tour to the arena on October 2 and 3, 2022.
* [[Karol G]] brought her [[Strip Love Tour]] to the arena on October 15, 2022.
* [[Phil Wickham]] brought his Behold Christmas Tour to the arena on December 10, 2022, with [[Anne Wilson (musician)|Anne Wilson]] and [[
* [[NCT Dream]] brought their The Dream Show 2 - In A Dream Tour to the arena on April 18, 2023.
* [[Melanie Martinez]] brought her [[The Trilogy Tour (Melanie Martinez)|The Trilogy Tour]] to the arena on June 27, 2024.
* [[Jin (singer)|Jin]] will perform 2 shows as part of his [[RunSeokjin Ep. Tour]] on July 17-18, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-jin-summer-2025-first-solo-world-tour-dates-1235948949/ |title=BTS’ Jin Announces Dates For First-Ever Solo World Tour |date=April 17, 2025 |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |website=Billboard}}</ref>
===Other===
As part of the [[Walt Disney Company]]'s biennal [[D23 (Disney)|D23]] convention in 2024, the [[Disney Entertainment]] showcase, [[Disney Experiences]] showcase, and [[Disney Legends]] award ceremony were hosted at the Honda Center, with 12,000 fans in attendance.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Tulich |first=Katherine |date=August 11, 2024 |title=D23 Revs up With Opening Night Reveals, ''Avatar 3'' Tease |url=https://au.variety.com/2024/film/news/d23-opening-night-avatar-james-cameron-16887/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811153644/https://au.variety.com/2024/film/news/d23-opening-night-avatar-james-cameron-16887/ |archive-date=August 11, 2024 |access-date=August 12, 2024 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Werpin |first=Alex |date=August 10, 2024 |title=From ''Encanto'' and Disney Villains to ''Monsters, Inc.'' and Tony Stark: All the New Disney Theme Park Lands and Attractions Announced at D23 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/d23-new-disney-world-disneyland-parks-attractions-experiences-1235971518/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811054215/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/d23-new-disney-world-disneyland-parks-attractions-experiences-1235971518/ |archive-date=August 11, 2024 |access-date=August 12, 2024 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Alexander |first=Bryan |date=August 12, 2024 |title=Miley Cyrus cries making history as youngest Disney Legend, credits ''Hannah Montana'' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/08/11/disney-legends-harrison-ford-miley-cyrus/74761266007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812024349/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/08/11/disney-legends-harrison-ford-miley-cyrus/74761266007/ |archive-date=August 12, 2024 |access-date=August 12, 2024 |newspaper=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>▼
The pond became the setting for the climax game in [[D2: The Mighty Ducks]]
▲As part of the [[Walt Disney Company]]'s biennal [[D23 (Disney)|D23]] convention in 2024, the [[Disney Entertainment]] showcase, [[Disney Experiences]] showcase, and [[Disney Legends]] award ceremony were hosted at
The arena will host indoor [[volleyball]] during the [[2028 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://la24-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/pdf/LA2024-canditature-part2_english.pdf|title=Los Angeles Candidate City|website=LA24|access-date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
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| '''1''' || Mar. 20, 2013 || [[2012–13 Chicago Blackhawks season|Blackhawks]] at [[2012–13 Anaheim Ducks season|Ducks]] || [https://web.archive.org/web/20130720072917/http://ducks.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2012020442 4–2, ANA] || 17,610 <small>(102.54%)</small> || '''1''' || Mar. 12, 1998 || [[1997–98 Los Angeles Lakers season|Lakers]] at [[1997–98 Los Angeles Clippers season|Clippers]] || [https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199803120LAC.html 108–85, LAL] || 18,521 <small>(101.76%)</small>
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