Getting There · UBS Arena · New York
Getting to UBS Arena — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to UBS Arena without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on New York Islanders game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Belmont Park, Elmont, New York fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 17,255, the streets around Belmont Park, Elmont, New York tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Belmont Park, Elmont, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About UBS Arena
Home of the new york islanders at belmont park. the arena opened in 2021 and is one of the newest sports venues in the country. located at 2400 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY 11003.
Transit Routes to UBS Arena
Served by the dedicated LIRR Elmont station, the railroad's first new station in nearly 50 years. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from UBS Arena — you are moving while the parking lots around Belmont Park, Elmont, New York are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at UBS Arena
Uber and Lyft both serve UBS Arena. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from UBS Arena before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to UBS Arena from Belmont Park, Elmont
UBS Arena is located at 2400 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY 11003, in the Belmont Park, Elmont area of New York. While UBS Arena is not in the core downtown area, the Belmont Park, Elmont surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to UBS Arena is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at UBS Arena
UBS Arena holds 17,255 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like UBS Arena means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the New York Islanders have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from UBS Arena
If you took transit to UBS Arena, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Served by the dedicated LIRR Elmont station, the railroad's first new station in nearly 50 years) — and screenshot it. Evening events at UBS Arena typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.