Stadium Information
Scotiabank Arena is Canada’s premier indoor sports and entertainment venue, located in the heart of downtown Toronto adjacent to Union Station. Opened in 1999 as the Air Canada Centre, the arena was purpose-built to host professional basketball and ice hockey at the highest level.
Its compact, steeply tiered bowl design places spectators close to the action, creating strong sightlines and an intense atmosphere for both sports. With a capacity that varies by configuration, the arena can hold nearly twenty thousand spectators for basketball and slightly fewer for ice hockey. The arena is best known as the home of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, and it has hosted NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Playoff games, major concerts and international events.
Matchdays are defined by energy and immediacy, with crowd noise building quickly due to the enclosed design. Facilities are modern and well maintained, with extensive food, drink and hospitality options spread across multiple concourse levels. Scotiabank Arena benefits from exceptional transport connectivity. It is directly linked to Union Station, giving access to subway lines, GO Transit services, regional rail and airport connections, as well as streetcars and buses. Parking is available in nearby garages rather
than large on-site lots.
Accessibility features include step-free access throughout, lifts, wheelchair seating platforms, adapted toilets and assistance services. Surrounded by offices, hotels and the waterfront, Scotiabank Arena sits at the centre of Toronto’s sporting and cultural life.
