Scotiabank Arena
Toronto, ON · Home of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs
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Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Scotiabank Arena fills early.
Getting there
Scotiabank Arena sits in downtown Toronto at 40 Bay Street, directly above Union Station and connected to the station by an indoor walkway. Union Station is the easiest car-free arrival — TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University), GO Transit commuter rail, and the UP Express airport link all terminate there, putting the arena one minute on foot from the rail platforms. The walkway from Union is climate-controlled and is the best route in winter. TTC's 504 King and 509 Harbourfront streetcars also stop nearby. Most fans take transit given the direct Union Station access; for those driving, Union Station's PATH-connected garages and adjacent downtown garages serve the venue, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at the arena's main entrances. Confirm bag and entry policies on the relevant team's official site (Raptors or Maple Leafs) before going.
The neighborhood
Scotiabank Arena anchors the downtown Toronto South Core entertainment district — Rogers Centre (the Blue Jays' ballpark) is a 5-minute walk west, the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium are immediate neighbors, and the Harbourfront waterfront promenades start one block south. Union Station's restored historic main hall connects directly to the arena. The PATH — Toronto's 30-km underground pedestrian walkway network — connects the arena to most of the downtown office and hotel core, which is meaningful in winter. King West and the Entertainment District a short walk north have the densest concentration of pre-game restaurants and bars. The Distillery District is a longer ride east for a destination dinner. Travelers building a wider day can pair the arena visit with a CN Tower trip, Ripley's Aquarium, a St. Lawrence Market afternoon, or a Distillery District evening.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops include Real Sports Bar & Grill (the team-affiliated marquee sports bar built into the arena complex — one of Canada's largest sports bars and the canonical Raptors-and-Leafs pre-game destination), Drake One Fifty (the King Street sit-down a short walk north), and Cactus Club Cafe First Canadian Place (the downtown Toronto sit-down anchor a short walk north). Steam Whistle Brewing in the Roundhouse near Rogers Centre is the destination Toronto craft brewery a short walk west. WVRST on King Street is the destination sausage-and-frites pre-game stop a short walk north. Khao San Road is the destination Thai sit-down a short walk north. Pai Northern Thai is the destination northern Thai sit-down a short walk north. The Loose Moose is the classic Toronto sports-bar option a short walk from the arena. Pre-game crowds at Real Sports build quickly within 90 minutes of tip or puck drop.
First-timer tips
Union Station is the dropoff to pin for transit and the UP Express airport link from Pearson — the climate-controlled walkway from Union to the arena is the all-weather route in. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before tip or puck drop — downtown Toronto traffic stacks up on event nights and security screening can stack up on Raptors playoff nights and Maple Leafs rivalry games. The Raptors won the 2019 NBA Championship — the franchise's only league title and a defining moment in Canadian basketball history — and the championship banner anchors the in-arena identity. The Maple Leafs' Hockey Hall of Fame is a short walk east and is a worthwhile pre-game stop for visiting hockey fans. Mobile-only tickets are standard; download tickets in advance. The relevant team publishes current bag policy and gate-open times on their official site.
Best games to catch
For the Toronto Raptors, matches against the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and the LeBron James-era teams consistently spike demand. Raptors–Celtics in particular has emerged as the Eastern Conference rivalry weekend that fills the building loudest. The Raptors' January and February visits from the Lakers and Warriors anchor strong national-broadcast home dates. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, Leafs–Canadiens (Original Six rivalry, the deepest in Canadian hockey) and Leafs–Bruins are the marquee Atlantic Division rivalry weekends. Leafs–Senators (the Battle of Ontario), Leafs–Red Wings, and Leafs–Rangers complete the Original Six rotation. The Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup-era home dates (when the team makes deep playoff runs) are the hardest tickets in Canadian sport. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, and the occasional Canadian basketball or hockey championship events year-round.
What to know
Scotiabank Arena opened in February 1999 as Air Canada Centre under a 20-year naming-rights deal with Air Canada, and was renamed Scotiabank Arena in July 2018 under a new 20-year deal with Scotiabank reportedly worth roughly $800 million CAD — one of the largest naming-rights deals in North American sports. The Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) are co-primary tenants, making the arena one of the most heavily-scheduled major-league venues in North America. The arena is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which also owns the Raptors, Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, and Argonauts. The Raptors won the 2019 NBA Championship at the arena (defeating the Golden State Warriors), which remains the franchise's only league title and one of the most significant moments in Canadian sports history. The Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup drought (the franchise's last Cup was 1967) is the longest in the NHL, but the team's deep recent playoff runs have made Leafs home dates among the hardest tickets in Canadian sport.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Scotiabank Arena?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tip or puck drop on standard Raptors or Maple Leafs game nights, with earlier openings for premium-ticket holders and on certain promotional dates. Check the relevant team's official gates and entry page for the specific event.
How do I get to Scotiabank Arena from Pearson Airport?
The UP Express airport link runs directly from Pearson Airport to Union Station in roughly 25 minutes. Union Station is connected to Scotiabank Arena by a climate-controlled indoor walkway — the arena is roughly one minute on foot from the Union Station rail platforms.
Where can I park near Scotiabank Arena?
Union Station's PATH-connected garages and adjacent downtown Toronto garages serve the venue. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Most fans take TTC, GO Transit, or UP Express given the direct Union Station access.
Is Scotiabank Arena the same as the Air Canada Centre?
Yes — the arena was Air Canada Centre from its 1999 opening through July 2018, when it was renamed Scotiabank Arena under a 20-year naming-rights deal with Scotiabank reportedly worth roughly $800 million CAD. It is the same downtown Toronto arena that has been home to the Raptors and Maple Leafs since 1999; only the name has changed.
Who plays at Scotiabank Arena?
The Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) are co-primary tenants. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, and special events year-round. It is one of the most heavily-scheduled major-league venues in North America.
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