Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

What Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum does

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena venue located on a 77-acre site at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, New York, originally opened in February 1972 and substantially renovated for $180 million before reopening on April 5, 2017. The venue hosts concerts, sporting events (basketball via the Long Island Nets, with the Long Island Mets also featured as an anchor tenant), family shows, comedy, boxing, MMA, festivals, and corporate/private events, with flexible seating configurations ranging from 4,500 seats (theater) to 16,000 (concerts), 14,500 (basketball/MMA/boxing), and 13,900 (hockey). The facility is publicly owned by Nassau County and operated under contracted management (Legends Global/ASM Global); Delaware North runs on-site food and beverage concessions and Ticketmaster serves as the exclusive ticketing partner. Technology infrastructure is limited to venue-standard upgrades — high-definition LED scoreboard, free Wi-Fi, upgraded cellular service, and sustainability fixtures (LED lighting, waterless urinals, thermal-performance windows) — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business model is event-driven, monetizing the physical asset through six primary streams: ticket sales (transaction-based via Ticketmaster), food and beverage concessions (operated by Delaware North, cashless), parking, premium/VIP suite and lounge experiences, private event rentals (arena floor, 60,000 sq ft exhibition hall, VIP lounge, parking lot), and group sales. Go-to-market combines owned channels (website, newsletter, social media) with partner channels (Ticketmaster ticketing, team tenant marketing). Pricing is predominantly transactional with multi-year contracts for premium suites and private event bookings. Customer segments include entertainment event attendees, sports fans of anchor tenants, corporate/social event organizers, and trade show and conference organizers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no funding rounds or M&A activity are present — the asset is a mature, county-owned venue with event-programming diversification and premium-product buildout as the primary growth levers.

Name

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Legal name

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Website

https://nassaucoliseum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a county-owned, 16,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Uniondale, NY, hosting concerts, sports (Long Island Nets, Long Island Mets), family shows, festivals, and private events, monetized through ticketing, F&B, parking, suites, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Major League Stadiums (MPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Arena event venue
• Live entertainment hosting
• Private event rentals
• Sports event programming
• Premium hospitality suites

Headquarters

HQ city

Uniondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to concerts, sports events, family shows, and other entertainment events through Ticketmaster and the box office
2. Food and Beverage Concessions: On-site food and beverage sales operated by Delaware North, including gluten-free and kosher options
3. Parking: Pre-paid and on-site parking revenue, with prices varying by event type
4. Premium Experiences: Revenue from VIP suites and premium experiences including VIP entrance, premium food and beverage, and 4 parking passes
5. Private Events: Revenue from hosting corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, galas, graduations, award ceremonies, trade shows, and conferences in arena spaces
6. Group Sales: Group ticket sales for corporate outings, school field trips, fundraisers, and birthday parties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena in Uniondale, New York that hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, comedy, and corporate/private functions. It sells event tickets, premium suite and VIP experiences, group sales packages, and private event rentals across its arena floor (3,000-10,000 seats), 60,000 sq ft exhibition hall, VIP lounge, and 77-acre parking lot. Ticket sales, concessions, parking, and premium hospitality are the principal commercial offerings.

Product overview

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena venue offering a unified event hosting platform. The venue provides ticketed events (concerts, sports, family shows), premium experiences (suites, VIP lounge), private event hosting (arena floor, exhibition hall, parking lot), group sales, and parking services. The venue reopened in April 2017 after a $180 million renovation and offers 14,500-16,000 seats depending on configuration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Venue A 16,000-seat arena venue in Uniondale, New York hosting concerts, sporting events, family shows, and private events. Features multiple seating configurations including 14,500 seats for basketball/MMA/boxing, 13,900 for hockey, up to 16,000 for concerts, and 4,500 for theater configuration.
• Private Events Hosting Corporate meetings, holiday celebrations, weddings, and milestone events hosted in flexible venue spaces with professional event support. Includes arena floor (3,000-10,000 flexible seating), 60,000 sq ft exhibition hall with 20 ft ceilings, VIP lounge (100-300 capacity), and 77-acre parking lot options.
• Premium Experiences Luxury suite rentals and VIP lounge access featuring VIP entrance, premium food and beverage options, and 4 parking passes for a personalized private experience.
• Group Sales Corporate outings, school field trips, fundraisers, and birthday party packages for hosting larger gatherings at the venue.
• Events & Tickets Concert tickets, sporting events, family shows, boxing, MMA and other entertainment events available through Ticketmaster and the venue box office.
• Parking Services Pre-paid and on-site parking available with designated spots for veterans, patrons with disabilities, and VIPs. Includes tailgating policies and express lanes for advance purchasers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Long Island NetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong Island Nets is the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets and serves as the primary sports tenant of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The team plays home games at the venue, making it a core partnership for sports programming.
• Brooklyn NetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrooklyn Nets is the NBA parent team of the Long Island Nets G League affiliate. The partnership provides professional basketball content and strengthens the sports programming at Nassau Coliseum.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner for Nassau Coliseum. Handles all ticket sales for events, parking passes, and accessible tickets. Also manages the Ticketmaster Box Office at the venue.
• Long Island MarriottminorOthersOfficial hotel partner of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, located in Garden City. Provides accommodation options for venue guests and event attendees.
• Delaware NorthcoreOthersProvides on-site food and beverage concession services at Nassau Coliseum. Offers gluten-free and kosher options. Venue is cashless with concessions available via credit/debit card only.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Prudential Center: Multi-purpose arena in Newark, NJ (home of the NJ Devils and Seton Hall basketball) that competes for concert routings across the NY/NJ/CT tri-state region.
• XL Center: Hartford, CT arena hosting AHL hockey (Hartford Wolf Pack), UConn basketball, and concerts. Comparable mid-sized Northeast multi-purpose arena with similar tier of tenants and regional draw.
• Mohegan Sun Arena: ~10,000-seat Connecticut arena adjacent to a resort/casino complex hosting concerts, comedy, and family events. Comparable mid-sized Northeastern arena competing for similar touring content.
• Times Union Center: Upstate NY arena in Albany hosting AHL hockey (devils now), Siena basketball, and concerts. Comparable in capacity and event-programming mix to Nassau.
• Dunkin' Donuts Center: Providence, RI arena hosting AHL hockey, Providence College basketball, and concerts. Comparable mid-sized Northeastern arena with similar multi-purpose programming model.

Direct peers

• UBS Arena: New 17,000-seat arena in Elmont, NY (opened 2021) that serves as the home of the New York Islanders and competes directly with Nassau for concerts and events across the same Long Island / NYC metro catchment.
• Madison Square Garden: Iconic ~20,000-seat Manhattan arena hosting NBA (Knicks), NHL (Rangers), concerts, and family shows. The dominant direct competitor in the NY metro live-entertainment market and aspirational benchmark for premium product offerings.
• Barclays Center: ~19,000-seat Brooklyn arena that hosts the Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders (historically), and major concerts. Competes with Nassau for the same metro touring content while anchored by the NBA parent of Nassau's G League tenant.
• Toyota Arena: ~11,000-seat Ontario, CA arena hosting AHL (Ontario Reign) and concerts. Comparable mid-sized multi-purpose arena operated by a third-party management firm in a competitive market.

Broad incumbents

• T-Mobile Arena: 20,000-seat Las Vegas arena operated by AEG and MGM, anchoring NHL (Golden Knights) and boxing/UFC. A leading North American arena benchmark for premium-product design and per-event revenue maximization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nassaucoliseum
• Facebookfacebook.com/nassaucoliseum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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