Stockton Heat vs Tucson

Hockey returns to Stockton this season and the Heat invite you to celebrate their Opening Night on Friday, October 15 as they host the Tucson Roadrunners at Stockton Arena at 7 pm. Adding to the celebration is the team's Puck Drop Pledge, the Heat committing to donate $25,000 to benefit The United Way of San Joaquin County and YMCA of San Joaquin County if fans sell out Stockton Arena with 8,500 in attendance.

The team is also selling fundraiser tickets to benefit the organizations - available here - where half of all proceeds benefit the United Way and YMCA.

Please Note: To attend shows at Stockton Arena you must provide proof of full vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours before event starts.  Unvaccinated persons must mask up, vaccinated persons are encouraged to wear a mask.  This event and any scheduled event dates are subject to existing State of California, County and City Health Mandates regarding venue capacity and safety protocols for implementation of safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stockton Arena reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event in conformance with any health mandate in effect on the date of an event or for operational needs to safely comply with public health orders.

Please note that the arena will be using the following security procedures for all events. Please plan accordingly. 

• Walk thru metal detectors at all entrances of the facility; all patrons will walk through a metal detector prior to gaining access to the arena. If needed, security will perform pat downs on patrons in addition to the metal detectors. 

• Bags larger than 10" x 8" x 6” will not be permitted into the arena, this includes backpacks, purses, and diaper bags.   

• Camera policy is set by the show, best practice suggests no cameras for events. 

• No weapons of any kind will be permitted into the arena. 

• No outside food or beverage will be permitted into the arena. 

• We are a cashless facility! All points of sale within the venue are no longer accepting cash. Please be prepared to pay with your credit card, debit card or mobile pay. Thank you! 

• The arena is a no smoking facility, there is no designated smoking area. 

• The arena has a no re-entry policy. 

We encourage you to plan accordingly for traffic in the City, parking and long lines when entering the arena. 

Parking is located at the Arena Garage – 398 W. Fremont St, Stockton, California