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Guests visiting Honda Center are already experiencing the first wave of the $1B transformation underway through Honda Center Encore. More than 10 new concession stands and bars have debuted since the initiative was announced last April. Most recently, the upper-level concourse welcomed four new food and beverage concepts, including El Patito, Feather & Flame, Anaheim Pizza Co., and Snapshot Grill, joining newly renovated favorites Sweet Spot and Draft Picks. And there’s much more ahead. Through the end of 2027, guests will continue to see new dining concepts, premium hospitality spaces, a new five-story South Entrance with escalators, reimagined concourses, revitalized restrooms, and more, all designed to elevate the Honda Center experience.

OC Sports & Entertainment hosted a tour of the $1B Honda Center renovation and $4B OCVibe project in Anaheim. Contractors are completing a million dollars of work each day on the 100-acre development. Highlights: ◾63 active projects in the 32-year-old arena, including a five-story, 70,000-square-foot glass atrium replacing the south entrance in December. ◾Food and beverage capacity increasing by nearly 30%, with Mashgin-converted stands seeing 200% throughput increases and an automated draft beer wall boosting sales. ◾OCVibe coming out of the ground quickly with a mass timber office building, food hall, music venue, pedestrian-only paseo, and bridge to the Anaheim train station. The arena project will be completed before LA28 Olympic volleyball, with most of the development completed too. Read more: https://ow.ly/KKun50X3StL

A major milestone, high above the ground. Last week we celebrated the topping-out of the OCVIBE Concert Hall with the placement of the final steel beam—a construction tradition marking the highest point of a building’s frame.   Adorned with signatures and a symbolic evergreen tree, this beam is more than just steel—it’s a tribute to the incredible crews and partners bringing the OCVIBE vision to life. This venue, opening in 2026 with 5,700 seats, is a key part of the transformational development that includes Honda Center and beyond. Together, we’re building a new cultural destination for Orange County—where music, entertainment, and community come together. MATT Construction | Junior Steel Co

We're proud to introduce Honda Center Encore — a $1 billion, privately funded transformation that will completely reimagine the guest experience at our arena.   This multi-year project is the largest investment in our venue’s history, and it’s designed to elevate every visit. Here’s a look at what’s coming: - A new five-story South Entrance with a grand arrival experience and future plans for a high-impact digital display for outdoor viewing and community events - Escalators — a first for Honda Center — to improve access and circulation throughout the arena - Ten brand-new food & beverage concepts, plus innovative self-service technology for faster, more convenient service - A new all-inclusive club on the club level, offering curated dining and premier views - Modernized premium experiences with new opera box suites and a full renovation of all 68 luxury suites - Three new parking garages with over 6,000 stalls - Four new entry plazas, each with a unique aesthetic and gathering vibe   Construction is underway and will continue through 2027 — but don’t worry, we’re staying open throughout! We can’t wait to welcome you into the next era of live entertainment in Orange County.