Augusta Arena Adds Luxury Suites, Premium Seating
The new Augusta arena will feature upgraded premium seating, suites and hospitality amenities when it opens in summer 2027.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
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Construction continues on Augusta's new arena, which will have a larger seating capacity than the previous venue and rank as the third largest arena in Georgia. The venue will include upgraded premium seating, a renamed club sponsored by Windsor Fine Jewelers, and an upgraded artist compound.
Why it matters
The upgrades aim to expand the arena's hospitality offerings for guests, businesses and artists in the Augusta area. The Augusta Lynx hockey team is set to return to the arena's ice once it opens.
Suites will accommodate between 4 and 23 people, and the arena will rank as the third largest in Georgia by seating. The total seating capacity and final construction cost were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Augusta Lynx
The Augusta Lynx is a hockey team that will return to the ice at the new arena.
Windsor Fine Jewelers
Windsor Fine Jewelers is a jewelry retailer sponsoring the renamed Windsor Club at the new arena.
The details
The suite level will sit between the upper and mid concourses and include two luxury bars and a carving station. Hospitality will feature private chefs brought in from around the country, while premium seating holders will receive tickets to all 36 home hockey games.
Timeline
Summer 2027: New Augusta arena expected to open
Roadmap
Arena upgrades of this kind reflect the ongoing push by minor and regional hockey franchises to add premium revenue streams through suites and hospitality. The source material does not provide a specific prior arena or league benchmark to compare against.
Premium seating ticket holders will receive tickets to all 36 home hockey games at the new arena. Fans planning for the 2027 season can expect suite-level access to luxury bars and a carving station.
The takeaway
Premium seating at the new Augusta arena bundles game tickets with upgraded hospitality, offering a concrete option for fans willing to pay for the added amenities.
What happens next
The new arena is expected to open in summer 2027, when the Augusta Lynx will begin playing home games there.
Further reading
Explore more Augusta hockey coverage for context on the local team and venue.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJBF News Channel 6.
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