LA Kings and ASEC Open New Reseda Ice Facility
The $30 million project provides a new home for youth hockey in the San Fernando Valley.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Ice Shows
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The LA Kings and ASEC have officially opened a new 26,800-square-foot ice skating facility in Reseda. This site serves as the city's only municipally owned rink and will function as the permanent home for the California Heat youth hockey program.
Why it matters
The facility aims to expand local access to hockey and sports training within the San Fernando Valley. It represents a significant infrastructure investment designed to support youth athletics in the region.
The new site features an 85-foot by 200-foot indoor ice surface and a 60-foot by 120-foot outdoor roller area. This venue marks the seventh public facility operated through the partnership between the LA Kings and ASEC.
The players
LA Kings
The professional National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles that partners with ASEC to operate public ice facilities.
ASEC
An ice rink management and operations company that partners with the LA Kings to develop and run public skating venues.
California Heat
A youth hockey program that will utilize the new Reseda facility as its permanent home base.
The details
Located at 18212 Sherman Way, the building was constructed through a partnership between the City of Los Angeles, the LA Kings, and ASEC. The project is a major component of the broader $100 million Reseda Rising initiative.
Timeline
Construction began on the facility in July 2022.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening occurred on October 30, 2026.
The first hockey game is scheduled to take place at the venue on November 7, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This facility opening reflects a broader trend of professional sports franchises investing in community-level infrastructure to grow their sport's footprint. The project follows the pattern of public-private partnerships utilized within the Reseda Rising initiative.
Residents of the San Fernando Valley gain a new venue for youth hockey and public skating sessions. The opening establishes a consistent local location for California Heat programming and future community games.
The takeaway
The addition of this municipally owned rink provides a centralized hub for youth hockey training in the San Fernando Valley. Families interested in local programs can now access consistent facility time in the newly developed Reseda location.
What happens next
The facility is set to host a hockey game between the LA Venom and the Kern County Knights on November 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more news on local skating developments, visit the Los Angeles Ice Shows section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NHL.
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