Prudential Center (Newark, New Jersey)

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The Prudential Center, nicknamed "The Rock", is an indoor arena located in Newark, New Jersey. It is home of the New Jersey Devils ice hockey team of the NHL. Other tenants include the Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball team, the New York Liberty of the WNBA (2011-2013), and the former New Jersey Nets of the NBA (2010-2012).

The Prudential Center was designed by HOK Sport, and its exterior was designed by Morris Adjmi Architects. It was constructed from October 2005 to October 2007 at a cost of $375,000,000. Prudential Financial owns the naming rights to the arena. It has an all-seater capacity of 17,600, with 2,330 club seats and 76 luxury boxes. Its red and grey exterior facade is inspired by Newark's bricklaying and railroad heritage. At the east side is a curtain wall that features a large LED screen. The east facade is flanked by two entrance cylinders.