The BB&T Center is the preeminent sports and entertainment venue in Florida, and among the best in the world, with more than two million customers entering its doors each year. Host to more than 200 events annually including Florida Panthers hockey, the BB&T Center annually ranks among the top 10 venues in the United States.
After the purchasing of BankAtlantic, BB&T took over the naming rights and extended their naming rights deal for the arena on Sept. 10, 2012.
Spectators have enjoyed Florida Panthers hockey, concert headliners like Jonas Brothers, Jay-Z, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Michael Buble, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Usher, Jimmy Buffett and Shakira as well as family shows like Walking with Dinosaurs, Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globtrotters and Monster Jam. In addition, the venue has played host to the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and the 2003 NHL All-Star Game, as well as acting as the annual home for the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.
The BB&T Center offers versatile programming reflective of the rich diversity of the South Florida community. Annual events at the BB&T Center include college and high school commencement ceremonies, corporate functions, charity events, youth hockey games, motivational seminars and much more.
