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Times Union Center
51 South Pearl Street (Formerly the Pepsi Arena)
Albany, NY 12207
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 30 attractions in Albany
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This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints...... more » This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team. « less
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Attraction type: Civic center, Arena/stadium/field
Address: 51 South Pearl Street
(Formerly the Pepsi Arena) Albany, NY 12207
Tel: 518-487-2000

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“The best arena in NY”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ravena, NY
Aug 23, 2005
2/5 found this review helpful

The Pepsi Area is the only place to go for concerts, shows, etc. in the Albany region. I've been there about 6 times for concerts, football games and the circus. It is a large arena with many seats. Sound and lighting are usually good. The concerts were always different because the stage can be set up either in the middle... more

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Times Union Center Address

51 South Pearl Street, (Formerly the Pepsi Arena), Albany, NY 12207
Tel: 518-487-2000