PHF’s Riveters head to the mall: Pros and cons of the new venue

The Metropolitan Riveters will play their home games at the American Dream mall for the next three years. The retail complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, features a regulation-size ice rink. It's located near an indoor water park, a Ferris wheel and a number of retail stores.

The Riveters are moving to a new location in a mall. The rink has the capacity for 2,000 fans. They plan to start with 1,00 for each game on the first floor. Premium seating is also expected to be available on second floor with tickets that would include food, merchandise and meet-and-greets. Third floor will be open to pedestrians and onlookers.

The Riveters will set up 1,000 seats for each game. The rink does not feature any seats. There are no plans to offer players any sponsorship. Mall has been struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also missed two quarterly payments. The town of East Rutherford is considering legal options over the unpaid $5.4 million in sewer fees and missed payments, but it does employ a lot of people.