"We are excited to welcome BMW as a valued partner for both UBS Arena and the New York Islanders," said Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group. "To have the opportunity to align with such a prestigious brand as we open this world class venue solidifies what we've created here at Belmont Park."
BMW will provide a variety of unique programs designed to engage both current BMW owners as well as potential future customers. The BMW Parking Program will launch when the building opens in November, which allows guests who arrive to UBS Arena in a BMW to receive complimentary parking for all events. BMW also plans to bring their award-winning experiences, on site to the arena throughout the course of the partnership, while giving fans and partners access to their full suite of event experiences off campus as well.
"We are proud to partner with the New York Islanders to establish a premium presence at UBS Arena through innovative programming and engaging on-site activations," said Tom Shanley, Regional Vice President, Eastern Region, BMW of North America. "With more than 100 live events annually, we look forward to working together with the New York Islanders to create the ultimate BMW experience with the Ultimate Driving Machine."
"We thank BMW for their support of the Islanders and UBS Arena," said Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the Islanders. "We look forward to having our fans experience all that BMW is offering as we begin our tenure at UBS Arena on November 20."
UBS Arena at Belmont Park is a $1.1 billion multi-purpose venue that is finishing construction adjacent to the Belmont Park racetrack. The world class entertainment venue, with its timeless and classic design, will bridge its iconic past with today's advanced technology and amenities. In addition to being the new home to the famed New York Islanders Hockey Club, the state of the art arena will deliver an unmatched live entertainment experience with clear sightlines and premier acoustics.
