Scotiabank Arena
“ACC”
NHL

Scotiabank Arena

Toronto Maple Leafs

40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 3A5

A Guide to Scotiabank Arena

Opened in 1999, Scotiabank Arena is the energetic heartbeat of downtown Toronto’s entertainment district. Serving as the legendary home to both the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, this world-class venue anchors a passionate sports culture that radiates across the entire country. From its outdoor plaza to the electric atmosphere inside, it offers one of the most vibrant game-day experiences in professional sports.

Getting to the Arena

  • Driving & Parking
    From the Gardiner Expressway, take the Spadina or York Street exits. From the DVP, connect to the Gardiner westbound. Downtown Toronto garages.
  • Public Transit
    • Bus
      Regional buses arrive at the indoor Union Station Bus Terminal, which features a direct pedestrian bridge to the arena. GO Transit and regional buses do not drop off on the street. They use the Union Station Bus Terminal located inside the CIBC SQUARE complex, which is connected directly to the arena via an indoor pedestrian bridge.
    • Train
      Union Station is directly connected to the arena via the indoor PATH network. The transit hub serves TTC Subway Line 1, GO Transit Rail and Bus, VIA Rail, and the UP Express direct link to Pearson Airport.
  • Rideshare
    Avoid calling an Uber, Lyft, or taxi directly to Bay Street or Bremner Boulevard. Strict city no-standing enforcement means drivers cannot linger outside the arena gates. Pro-Tip: Walk 5 to 10 minutes north to Front Street, Wellington Street, or King Street before requesting a pickup to escape the immediate gridlock and security perimeters.

Pregame Festivities

Bars & Restaurants

  • The ultimate sports bar, directly adjacent to the arena. At 25,000 square feet with a 39-foot HD screen, it's one of the largest sports bars in North America. The default Leafs pregame destination.
  • A pub on Front Street with Canadian and craft beers, pub food, and a game-night crowd. The Antler Room upstairs is more intimate.
  • A brewery and restaurant on the Queens Quay waterfront with craft beers brewed on-site and waterfront patio views of Lake Ontario.
  • A pub on Front Street with a large beer selection and lively atmosphere on game nights.
  • A craft beer pub on Front Street East with over 30 Ontario craft beers on tap in an exposed-brick basement setting.
  • A celebrated Thai restaurant on Duncan Street — Chef Nuit Regular's Northern Thai cuisine is among the best in North America. The Khao Soi is legendary.

Neighborhood Attractions

  • The iconic 553-meter (1,815-foot) telecommunications tower, visible from virtually everywhere in downtown Toronto, is about a 5-minute walk from the arena. The observation deck, glass floor, and EdgeWalk (an outdoor walk on the roof) offer thrilling views. It was the world's tallest free-standing structure for over 30 years.
  • Located at the base of the CN Tower, about a 5-minute walk from the arena. The aquarium features a stunning underwater tunnel, touch tanks, and exhibits on marine life from around the world. Great for families on a game-day trip.
  • One of the world's great food markets, located about a 15-minute walk east of the arena on Front Street. The Saturday Farmers' Market and the South Market's permanent vendors offer everything from peameal bacon sandwiches (a Toronto specialty) to artisan cheeses.
  • A pedestrian-only neighborhood of restored Victorian industrial buildings, about 15 minutes east of the arena. Galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and craft distilleries fill the cobblestone streets. Beautiful at any time of year, magical during the winter holiday market.
  • A cultural center on the waterfront, about a 10-minute walk from the arena. Free and low-cost arts programming, festivals, and exhibitions throughout the year, plus views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands.

Monuments & Unique Features

  • Legends Row
    This is the crown jewel of the stadium's exterior monuments. Located outside the western entrance along the plaza, Legends Row features a massive 30-foot-long granite hockey bench populated by 14 life-sized bronze statues of the greatest players in Maple Leafs history, masterfully sculpted by artist Erik Blome.
    • Ted Kennedy
    • Johnny Bower
    • Darryl Sittler
    • Borje Salming
    • Mats Sundin
    • Syl Apps
    • George Armstrong
    • Charlie Conacher
    • Turk Broda
    • Tim Horton
    • Dave Keon
    • Frank Mahovlich
    • Red Kelly
    • Wendel Clark
  • Retired Numbers
    • #1 Turk Broda
    • #1 Johnny Bower
    • #4 Hap Day
    • #4 Red Kelly
    • #5 Bill Barilko
    • #6 Ace Bailey
    • #7 King Clancy
    • #7 Tim Horton
    • #21 Börje Salm
    • #9 Charlie Conacher
    • #9 Ted Kennedy
    • #10 Syl Apps
    • #10 George Armstrong
    • #13 Mats Sundin
    • #14 Dave Keon
    • #17 Wendel Clark
    • #27 Frank Mahovlich
    • #27 Darryl Sittler
    • #93 Doug Gilmour

Seating & Special Sections

  • MNP Pass Social Club
    Built directly onto the Event Level, this 7,350-square-foot premium space replaced older bunker suites. Members enjoy an upscale, casual dining layout featuring an open kitchen and a private wine cellar.
  • Sher Club
    Designed in collaboration with Toronto native Drake, this remains an ultra exclusive, invite only, members only hotspot hidden away inside the arena. It offers a dark, opulent, lounge style atmosphere tailored heavily toward high profile individuals and celebrities during games and major concerts.
  • Mastercard Lounge
    This shared member space features 206 premium seats. It provides first-class, theater-style DreamSeats which mimic first-class airline seating paired with an upscale dining spread overlooking the bowl.
  • Air Canada Signature Club
    Formerly known as the Chairman’s Suite, this is the standard for timeless, high-end fine dining in the arena. It features an elegant, contemporary design with premium inclusive food and drink menus heavily utilized for corporate entertaining.
  • The Platinum Club
    A fully revamped, classic stadium fine-dining space. It features a 3,000-bottle floor-to-ceiling wine cellar overseen by a master sommelier, two glowing onyx cocktail bars, and an exclusive, secluded 8-person private room called the Champagne Room.
  • ScotiaClub
    A large, open-to-the-bowl premium restaurant concept where fans can enjoy sustainable, locally sourced menus and hand-crafted cocktails while keeping their eyes directly on the live game action below.
  • The Suite Tiers
    • 200 Level Mastercard Executive Suites
      The primary suite tier featuring 64 private spaces lining a dedicated VIP concourse hallway, completely modernized with high-end tech finishes.
    • 500 Level Loge Club
      To capture a more social, collaborative environment, MLSE permanently removed eight traditional private loge suites on the 500 Level and combined them into a sleek 100-person shared social club space. It provides members with all-inclusive food, private bathrooms, and elevated aerial vi
    • 400/500/600 Level Theatre & Loge Suites
      Smaller, private configurations accommodating groups of 8 to 14 guests with modern luxury finishes.
    • Gondola Suites
      Located at the absolute top of the arena, these massive spaces can accommodate anywhere from 42 to 114 guests, complete with private catering, making them prime real estate for massive corporate functions.
  • Coors Light Chill Zone
    300 Level: No longer just a standard concourse bar, this upper-bowl zone was completely reconstructed as a massive, social-first fan hub. It features a giant primary bar anchored by a custom mountain installation, an immersive 216-inch LG micro-LED display screen, and optimization for live music/DJ entertainment during intermissions.

Concessions

  • Signature Items
    Peameal bacon sandwiches, poutine, and Canadian-inspired items. Chef-driven concepts rotate.
  • Aloette Go
    Section 106: A concourse spin-off of Toronto’s highly acclaimed Aloette restaurant. They serve upscale, elevated comfort food—most famously their legendary Aloette Burger topped with Beaufort cheese and crispy fried chicken.
  • Wicked Carib
    Section 104: Bringing the rich diversity of Toronto's Caribbean food scene inside the arena. They serve authentic jerk chicken sandwiches, flavorful beef, chicken, or vegan rotis, traditional doubles, and Jamaican patties.
  • Porchetta & Co.
    Section 120: A beloved Toronto institution serving premium, 12-hour slow-roasted Italian porchetta. Their signature item is the Classic Porchetta Sandwich on a fresh bun, alongside Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches and loaded Porchetta Poutine.
  • Cherry St. BBQ
    Section 313: Authentic, pit-smoked Toronto BBQ. They serve up massive, wood-fired southern staples including smoked.
  • ChungChun Rice Dog
    Section 308: Ultra-popular Korean street food. They serve customizable, crispy, sticky rice-batter hot dogs and mozzarella sticks fried to order and coated in various toppings like cubed potatoes or ramen chips.
  • Kibo Sushi
    Section 106: Fresh, high-quality, quick-service sushi. They offer freshly prepared maki rolls, nigiri, and bento packs for fans looking for a lighter, premium alternative to fried stadium food.
  • Hot Stove Carve
    Sections 104, 110, 117, 314, 318: The arena's absolute #1 selling food item: the Prime Rib Sandwich, carved to order on fresh bread and served with kettle chips. They also rotate gourmet turkey clubs and smoked meat reubens.
  • The Poutinerie
    Sections 121 & 322: A dedicated homage to Canada’s national dish. They top fresh, hand-cut, triple-cooked fries with squeaky premium cheese curds and house-made gravy. You can get it classic or loaded with gourmet toppings like rotiseree chicken or steak and onions.
  • Hogtown Gourmet Hot Dogs
    Sections 103, 112, 319: Elevating the standard stadium dog. Fan favorites include the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog, the Coney Island Chili Dog, and the BLT Dog.
  • St. Patties
    Section 122: The arena's premier destination for classic, fresh-grilled flat-top burgers. They offer massive stackers like the Smokehouse Burger, the Triple OT Burger, and high-quality plant-based/vegan burger options.

Arena Information

Capacity
18,819
Avg Attendance
18,667
Opened
1999
Last Renovated
2025
Architect
Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects; Populous
Construction Cost
$265 million

Notable Events

  • The Leafs won 13 championships, mostly in the pre-expansion era. The 1960s dynasty teams are the last to have won.

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