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Scotiabank Arena

Toronto · Home of 🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs & 🏀 Toronto Raptors

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Scotiabank Arena?
Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and the Toronto Raptors (NBA).
What is the closest airport to Scotiabank Arena?
Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ) is the closest airport, about 1 miles (2 km) from Scotiabank Arena — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is about 16 miles (23 min) away.
How much is parking at Scotiabank Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $50 CAD. Downtown Toronto has no free parking near Scotiabank Arena, and on-street spots are scarce and heavily contested on event nights.
How much is a beer at Scotiabank Arena?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. A regular hot dog is about $7.00 CAD (≈ $5.11 USD) (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Scotiabank Arena without a car?
Union Station is the key connection point - it links Scotiabank Arena directly to Toronto's TTC subway, TTC streetcars/buses, and GO Transit regional rail, and is a short walk (partly via the underground PATH network) from the arena.
Where are the best seats at Scotiabank Arena?
Lower bowl sections 114–120 (centre ice, bench side). Golds are pricey; 300-level corners are the value play.
What is the bag policy at Scotiabank Arena?
Only small purses, clutches or fanny packs smaller than 6.5×4.5 in. (16.5×11.5 cm). No outside food or drinks; contact Fan Services about allergy or medical exceptions. Empty soft water bottles are welcome; hard-shelled bottles are not.
Is Scotiabank Arena wheelchair accessible?
Buy on Ticketmaster (1-855-682-6736, Filters > 'Show Accessible Seating'); wheelchair rows are marked 'W', up to 4 seats per purchase, and unsold accessible seats are released 48 hours before each game. Four on-site accessible spaces cost $50 per event—reserve up to 4 weeks ahead at 416-815-5982—and Wheel-Trans drop-off is on the west side at Gate 5/6. Use the accessible lane at Gate 1 in the Galleria, with elevators at the northwest corner and Gate 5. Wheelchair escorts are available (the chair can't stay for the event).
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✈️🚗 Getting to Scotiabank Arena

Nearest major airport: Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — about 16 mi / 23 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl sections 114–120 (centre ice, bench side). Golds are pricey; 300-level corners are the value play.

Parking

No arena lot — use Green P at Union or the ACC/Scotiabank garages. Cheaper municipal lots south of the Gardiner Expressway; street parking is scarce. ($25–40 (garages) · ~$15 further out CAD)

Getting there

Union Station is a 5-min covered walk via the SkyWalk. Take the GO/TTC and skip parking entirely.

Bar scene

Maple Leaf Square / the 'MLSE district' right outside is packed with sports bars and patios; the Financial District and King West (upscale cocktail bars, breweries) are a short walk/streetcar away.

Pre-game bars

  • Real Sports Bar & Grill — 39-ft screen, the definitive pre-game spot next door.
  • The Loose Moose — Bigger groups, solid taps, books up fast.

Concession prices (CAD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2024-25Not confirmed
  • Hot dog (estimate)$7.00
  • Poutine$12

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Doors ~90 min early
  • Enter at Gate 1/5 to dodge the Union crowd

♿ Accessibility at Scotiabank Arena

Buy on Ticketmaster (1-855-682-6736, Filters > 'Show Accessible Seating'); wheelchair rows are marked 'W', up to 4 seats per purchase, and unsold accessible seats are released 48 hours before each game. Four on-site accessible spaces cost $50 per event—reserve up to 4 weeks ahead at 416-815-5982—and Wheel-Trans drop-off is on the west side at Gate 5/6. Use the accessible lane at Gate 1 in the Galleria, with elevators at the northwest corner and Gate 5. Wheelchair escorts are available (the chair can't stay for the event).

Sensory-friendly
Sensory bags and quiet areas—arrange ahead via fanservices@mlse.com or at Fan Services (behind Sections 119 and 301).
Hearing
Assistive listening devices through Fan Services. No captioning info listed.
ASL interpreters
For live entertainment, contact Fan Services at least 30 days ahead.
Service animals
Service animals allowed everywhere; you must sit in an accessible seating section. No relief area listed.
📞 416-815-5982 (in-event text: 416-694-0454)Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
Only small purses, clutches or fanny packs smaller than 6.5×4.5 in. (16.5×11.5 cm).
Bag check
Bag check in the Galleria across from Gate 1, $25, limited (info last updated 2022).
Outside food
No outside food or drinks; contact Fan Services about allergy or medical exceptions.
Water bottles
Empty soft water bottles are welcome; hard-shelled bottles are not.
Refill stations
Fill empty bottles at concourse fountains.
Re-entry
No re-entry.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Medical bags allowed after X-ray at Gates 1, 3 or 5
  • Umbrellas over 12 in.
  • Signs over 22×28 in.
  • Cans and coolers
  • GoPros and selfie sticks at Leafs games

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Scotiabank 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.

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