War Memorial Arena At Oncenter

An SMG managed facility, The Oncenter is a three-city-block facility located in the heart of Syracuse, New York, with flexible meeting, convention, banquet and event space to accommodate groups and functions of all sizes.

Since the opening of the War Memorial Arena in 1951, to the harmonious addition of the John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters in 1975 to the building of the Nicolas J. Pirro Convention Center in 1992, The Oncenter has been the entertainment and conference preference of local, regional and National attendees.

Whether you are interested in watching a Hockey game, singing along with one of the Famous Artists Broadway shows, watching Disney on Ice, attending a car, snowmobile or ice fishing show, or planning your annual group conference, The Oncenter welcomes you.

Our professional experienced management team is here to ensure that each and every guest’s Oncenter experience is a positive, memorable event.

We encourage you to explore The Oncenter and hope to show you why we are considered the “Heart of Syracuse.”


About SMG:
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet ( million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales, marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information visit