Sadlon Arena
Barrie · Home of 🏒 Barrie Colts
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Sadlon Arena?
- Sadlon Arena in Barrie is home to the Barrie Colts (OHL).
- What is the closest airport to Sadlon Arena?
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the closest major airport, about 59 miles (95 km) from Sadlon Arena — roughly 1h 24m by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Sadlon Arena?
- General game-day parking is free. On-site parking is free on game nights. Use the Far North Lot so you don't have to cross any streets.
- How do you get to Sadlon Arena without a car?
- Barrie Transit buses stop on Bayview Drive next to the arena.
- Where are the best seats at Sadlon Arena?
- Single-level bowl, so every seat is close. Sit on the north side for the best view of the centre-ice logo, or book a ticketed table at the Horsepower Sports Bar, which looks out onto the ice from the west end.
✈️🚗 Getting to Sadlon Arena
Nearest major airport: Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — about 59 mi / 1h 24m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Single-level bowl, so every seat is close. Sit on the north side for the best view of the centre-ice logo, or book a ticketed table at the Horsepower Sports Bar, which looks out onto the ice from the west end.
Parking
Big on-site lots. The Far North Lot is general parking, first come first served. The Near North, East, West and South lots need a season, club or suite pass. The team asks fans to use the north lot so they don't have to cross busy Bayview/Mapleview on foot. (Free CAD)
Getting there
555 Bayview Drive in south Barrie, just east of Highway 400. From Toronto take the 400 North, exit at Mapleview Drive East, and go to Bayview Drive. The arena is on the southeast corner.
Bar scene
Most people go to Horsepower Sports Bar & BBQ Grill inside the arena. The busy Mapleview Drive strip nearby is mostly chain restaurants.
Pre-game bars
- Horsepower Sports Bar & BBQ Grill — The Colts' official restaurant at the West Entrance. It has ice-level seating and memorabilia, and opens at 5 pm on game nights.
- The Keg — One of several chain restaurants on the Mapleview strip next to the arena.
- Milestones — Sit-down chain restaurant on Mapleview near the arena.
Insider tips
- Doors open 60 minutes before puck drop. The main entry is the West Entrance.
- Bags are allowed but get searched at the door.
- No outside food or drinks, and that includes refillable water bottles and cups.
- Theme nights include Halloween (costume contest), the Teddy Bear Toss and a New Year's Eve game.
🧳 Visiting Sadlon Arena as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Toronto Pearson (YYZ) (YYZ). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Thu, Oct 22Owen Sound Attack at Colts OHL
- Sat, Oct 24North Bay Battalion at Colts OHL
- Wed, Nov 4Sudbury Wolves at Colts OHL
- Sat, Nov 14Brampton Steelheads at Colts OHL
- Thu, Nov 19Flint Firebirds at Colts OHL
- Sat, Nov 21Kitchener Rangers at Colts OHL
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