UBS Arena Awarded SAFETY Act Designation from U.S. Department of Homeland Security

UBS Arena has been granted the prestigious SAFETY Act Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its efforts in providing safety and security measures that align with the Department’s Anti-terrorism goals to keep the public at large safe. UBS Arena is currently the only arena in the New York Metro market with an active designation. Additionally, the venue is only one of four arenas in the United States as current active SAFETY Act holders to date.

Enacted in 2002, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act was established as part of the Homeland Security Act. Designed to protect the private sector, the SAFETY Act provides protections for companies deploying effective anti-terrorism measures including venue security programs. The mission of this Act is to incentivize development and widespread deployment of effective anti-terrorism technologies that reduce risks to the Nation.

“We hold the safety of our guests, staff, athletes and artists in the highest regard. To have the Department of Homeland Security recognize the planning, investments and dedication that had been made since the inception of UBS Arena is an honor,” said Michael Sciortino, General Manager of UBS Arena. “This designation provides the reinforcement that the work we have done and continue to do is setting the venue as an industry leader within the space.”

UBS Arena’s designation falls under the Protective Design Program, with having the technology and the protective design measures implemented in the structural design and systems architecture. This recognition is dated to when the venue opened in November 2021 and is valid through the end of 2029.

About UBS Arena 
Located in the heart of the expanding experiential destination of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is New York’s newest premier live entertainment and sports venue. Proud home to the New York Islanders, the state-of-the-art arena was developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders and Jeff Wilpon, and has welcomed over 3 million guests and 350+ events with top artists from around the world since November 2021. 

Built with fan-first amenities, inspired by the timeless elegance of New York and powered by state-of-the-art technology, the venue is made for music and built for hockey with clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, achieving Zero Waste TRUE Silver certification in addition to its LEED Green Building Certification and carbon neutrality for operations.

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