huntington center

What huntington center does

Huntington Center is a county-owned, multi-purpose arena located in Toledo, Ohio, owned by Lucas County and operated under contract by Legends Global (which assumed combined management and exclusive catering duties in July 2026, succeeding ASM Global and AVI Foodsystems). The 266,000 sq. ft. venue opened in October 2009 after a groundbreaking in October 2007 and a construction cost of approximately $105 million; it offers 8,000+ seats, 22 private suites, 750 club seats, and more than 10 concession stands. It serves as the primary entertainment venue for the Toledo metropolitan area and surrounding region, hosting 36 Toledo Walleye (ECHL) home games each season along with concerts, family shows, and community events.

The venue's product offering combines a regulated ticketing operation (with priority access through the First In Line membership program, including platinum and gold tiers priced at $500/year), premium hospitality rentals, and food and beverage concessions across the suite, club, and general admission segments. It targets a regional catchment of approximately 1.3 million people within a 60-mile radius and benefits from a location at the intersection of I-75, I-80, and I-90. Notable technical and design features include LEED-certified sustainable construction (among the first professional sports arenas to achieve this), a complete LED lighting retrofit, and the Certified Autism Center designation, with corresponding sensory-friendly programming.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: ticket sales across all event categories, suite and club seat rentals, food and beverage concessions (now consolidated under Legends Global), and tiered membership fees. As a county-owned facility, Huntington Center does not publish detailed operating financials, and the venue operates in a steady-state mode with stable anchor tenancy rather than active expansion or restructuring.

Name

huntington center

Legal name

Huntington Center

Website

https://huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Huntington Center is a county-owned, 8,000+ seat multi-purpose arena in Toledo, Ohio operated by Legends Global. It hosts Toledo Walleye (ECHL) hockey, concerts, and family shows, generating revenue from tickets, premium suites, concessions, and tiered memberships across a 1.3M-person regional market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-purpose arena and live entertainment venue

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Multi-purpose arena
• Live entertainment venue
• Premium suite rentals
• Sports and concerts
• Event hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to concerts, hockey games, family shows, and other entertainment events through box office and Ticketmaster. No Ticketmaster service charge applied to purchases made at box office, only a facility fee.
2. Suite and Premium Seating Rentals: Revenue from renting 22 private suites and premium seating options including Party Suites, Club Level Lounge, and various terraces for events, corporate functions, and personal celebrations.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from concessions, catering services, and suite food/beverage orders. AVI Foodsystems is the exclusive caterer as of July 2026, operating 10 concession stands throughout the venue.
4. First In Line Membership Program: Annual membership program ($500 per seat per year, $450 for multi-year) that guarantees seat reservations for all non-Walleye events, with only face value ticket prices charged.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Huntington Center is an 8,000+ seat, LEED certified multi-purpose arena in downtown Toledo, Ohio, that hosts Toledo Walleye ECHL hockey games, national touring concerts, family shows, and community events. The venue sells tickets to the general public, rents 22 private suites (including party suites, press box, and radio suites) for corporate and private events, offers event spaces such as the Club Level Lounge, The Aquarium, and terraces, and runs the First In Line annual membership program that guarantees seats to non-Walleye events.

Product overview

Huntington Center is a single-venue entertainment complex operated by Legends Global, offering a portfolio of premium seating options (22 private suites including party suites, press box, and radio suites), event spaces (Club Level Lounge, Aquarium, Lighthouse Terrace, Dragonfly Terrace), and membership programs (First In Line). The venue serves as home to the ECHL Toledo Walleye hockey team and hosts concerts, family shows, and community events. Food and beverage services are exclusively provided by Legends Global Hospitality/AVI Foodsystems. The venue also offers group ticketing services and suite catering for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huntington Center Arena Venue An 8,000+ seat, 266,000 sq. ft. LEED certified multi-purpose arena in downtown Toledo, Ohio, available for hosting hockey games, concerts, family shows, community events, tradeshows, and conventions. Features 22 private suites, 750 prestige club seats, club-level lounge, banquet facility, team merchandise store, and HD scoreboard.
• Party Suite 106 Concourse-level party suite accommodating up to 25 guests, available for concerts, family shows, and special events at Huntington Center.
• Party Suite 107 Concourse-level party suite accommodating up to 25 guests, popular for client entertainment and private events at Huntington Center.
• Party Suite 220A Concourse-level party suite accommodating 16 guests for events and gatherings at Huntington Center.
• Press Box Suite 117 Press box suite available for media and press coverage of events at Huntington Center.
• Radio Suite 118 Radio broadcast suite accommodating 16 guests for radio broadcast purposes at Huntington Center events.
• The Aquarium Event Space Event-level rental space at Huntington Center accommodating 175-200 guests with large retractable screen doors opening onto an outdoor terrace. Suitable for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bar/bat mitzvahs, showers, birthday parties, and family gatherings.
• Club Level Lounge Suite-level lounge space at Huntington Center accommodating 150 to 600 guests for events and gatherings.
• Lighthouse Terrace Covered outdoor terrace suite-level space at Huntington Center available for events.
• Dragonfly Terrace Suite-level open air terrace space at Huntington Center for outdoor events.
• First In Line Membership Program Annual membership program priced at $500 per seat per year (or $450 per seat per year for multi-year contracts) that allows members to reserve guaranteed seats to all non-Toledo Walleye special events at Huntington Center. Includes early email notifications, no extra fees, and same seat reservation for the entire year.
• Suite Catering Service Exclusive catering service for suite holders at Huntington Center provided by Legends Global Hospitality/AVI Foodsystems. Includes full menu of starters, snacks, sandwiches, entrees, pizzas, desserts, and beverages with dedicated Suite Coordinator support.
• Group Tickets Group ticket sales with discounts available for select events at Huntington Center. Managed by Group Sales Manager Corrina Mayo.
• Toledo Walleye Home Tenant Games The Toledo Walleye ECHL professional hockey team serves as the primary home tenant of Huntington Center, playing approximately 36 home games per season at the venue.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVI FoodsystemscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2026Exclusive caterer for Huntington Center providing all food and beverage services. Operates 10 concession stands and suite catering. AVI Foodsystems became the exclusive caterer as of July 2026.
• Legends GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2009Legends Global is the facility management company for Huntington Center, handling all aspects of venue operations, marketing, and event management. They took over as exclusive caterer in July 2026, replacing AVI Foodsystems for food and beverage operations.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2009Official ticketing partner for Huntington Center events (excluding Toledo Walleye which uses Ticket Return). Provides online ticket sales platform and box office system.
• Huntington BankcoreOthers · 1 October 2009Naming rights sponsor of the Huntington Center. Financial partner providing naming rights in exchange for branding visibility at the venue.
• Toledo WalleyecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2009Primary tenant and ECHL hockey team. Plays 36 home games per season at the Huntington Center. The team is the anchor entertainment draw for the venue.
• Glass City CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2009Connected convention center via enclosed skywalk. Shares parking garage and provides additional event space for larger conventions and events.
• ASM GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2009Venue management company (formed from merger of SMG and AEG Facilities in 2019). Handles day-to-day venue operations and administration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PPG Paints Arena: Pittsburgh, PA multi-purpose arena (~18,000 seats) home to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Comparable arena with similar premium seating and event-hosting capabilities; competes for touring acts in the Midwest/Northeast.
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Indianapolis, IN multi-purpose arena (~17,900 seats) home to the Indiana Pacers. Comparable size, similar premium-seat and concession offerings, and competes for touring acts across the Midwest.
• Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: Cleveland, OH multi-purpose arena (~19,000 seats) that competes with Huntington Center for touring concerts and family shows across the same Northern Ohio/Michigan catchment. Same ECHL-adjacent minor-pro tenant model, similar premium-seating and F&B programs.
• Nationwide Arena: Columbus, OH multi-purpose arena (~18,500 seats) home to the NHL Blue Jackets. Comparable size and event mix to Huntington Center; competes for the same touring content in the Ohio market.
• Little Caesars Arena: Detroit, MI multi-purpose arena (~20,000 seats) home to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons. Major regional competitor for premium concerts and family shows within driving distance of Toledo.
• Enterprise Center: St. Louis, MO multi-purpose arena (~22,000 seats) home to the St. Louis Blues. Comparable size and operating model; competes for touring content across the central Midwest.
• KeyBank Center: Buffalo, NY multi-purpose arena (~19,000 seats) home to the Buffalo Sabres. Comparable size and operating model; regional competitor for the same touring concert and family show content.

Regional players

• Toledo Mud Hens Baseball: Toledo's MiLB baseball team sharing the same downtown Toledo market and overlapping ticketing ecosystem with Huntington Center. Operates adjacent to the venue in Fifth Third Field and competes for local entertainment share.

Broad incumbents

• ASM Global: Global venue management company formed from SMG and AEG Facilities merger in 2019, previously managed Huntington Center until Legends Global took over in 2026. Manages hundreds of arenas/convention centers globally; directly comparable as a competing venue operator.
• Legends Global: Hospitality and venue-management company that became Huntington Center's operator and exclusive caterer in July 2026. Operates venues and provides premium hospitality at stadiums and arenas worldwide, including Yankee Stadium and AT&T Stadium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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