VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Park Multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, hosts sports and concerts
A downtown Jacksonville arena used for concerts, sports and large events. Visitors attend hockey, concerts and touring shows in the stadium district near the riverfront.
The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a city-owned multi-purpose arena in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, originally opened in 2003. It serves as a regional venue for large concerts, sporting events, and conventions.
The arena’s bowl seating accommodates roughly 15,000 people and can be configured for ice events, basketball, and stage shows, with floor seating and multiple concourses. It regularly hosts touring music acts, family shows, trade events, and regional sports fixtures.
Built by the City of Jacksonville to provide a modern downtown event facility, the arena opened in 2003 and has since been managed under professional venue operators for public bookings and touring events. It replaced older, smaller downtown venues and became the city’s primary large indoor arena.
Sited in Jacksonville’s downtown core near the Northbank area, the arena is within walking distance of other city cultural venues and hotels. It is easily reached from I-95 and local transit served by downtown stops.
- Capacity: Holds about 15,000 spectators for major concerts and similar large-scale events.
- Arrival tip: Located in downtown Jacksonville, arrive early for parking and downtown access on event nights.
How to Get to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena #
Located at 1 Veterans Way in downtown Jacksonville. The arena is reachable by local bus routes that serve downtown; driving routes funnel from I‑95 and I‑10 with event parking on-site and nearby garages. Ride-hailing services drop off at designated zones.
Tips for Visiting VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena #
- Check event schedules well in advance - the arena hosts ice shows, sports and concerts with varying entry policies.
- Allow time for parking and post-event traffic - the venue can be very busy and exits funnel onto a small number of roads.
Best Time to Visit VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena #
Best visited during scheduled events; check the arena calendar for concerts, sports, and special events.
Weather & Climate near VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena #
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1303 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
