Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary · Home of 🏒 Calgary Flames, 🏒 Calgary Hitmen & 🏒 Calgary Wranglers
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Scotiabank Saddledome?
- Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary is home to the Calgary Flames (NHL), the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) and the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).
- What is the closest airport to Scotiabank Saddledome?
- Calgary (YYC) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Scotiabank Saddledome — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Scotiabank Saddledome?
- Game-day parking starts around $12 CAD. Calgary's on-street parking is free citywide after 6pm daily and all day Sunday/holidays, so for an evening game many downtown and East Village blocks near the Saddledome…
- How much is a beer at Scotiabank Saddledome?
- A standard beer (18 oz) is about $14.25 CAD (≈ $10.40 USD) at regular stands, 2026-27. A regular hot dog is about $7.50 CAD (≈ $5.48 USD) (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Scotiabank Saddledome without a car?
- Calgary Transit CTrain: get off at Victoria Park/Stampede Station (about a 7-minute walk) or Erlton/Stampede Station.
- Where are the best seats at Scotiabank Saddledome?
- Lower bowl along the ice; the Saddledome's curved roof makes the top press-level rows feel far — aim lower. An older barn with a loud, old-school vibe.
- What is the bag policy at Scotiabank Saddledome?
- Bags up to 12×12×6 in. go through the Yellow 'Small Bag' lane; no backpacks. No outside food or drinks; ask Customer Service about allergy or medical exceptions. No bottles or cans.
- Is Scotiabank Saddledome wheelchair accessible?
- Wheelchair seats are in Sections 102–106 and 113–116 (none on the floor), with one companion seat behind each; buy in advance via Ticketmaster (1-855-682-6736). Accessible parking is first-come in Lots 10, 8, 20 or the Remington lot; drop-off is at the northwest (Olympic Way) or north (14 Ave & 5 St S.E.) points. The two barrier-free entrances (yellow pillars) are the West and North entrances, each with an elevator. Staff can take you by wheelchair from the TELUS Club Lobby or Guest Services to your seat, but the arena doesn't lend wheelchairs.
✈️🚗 Getting to Scotiabank Saddledome
Nearest major airport: Calgary (YYC) — about 9 mi / 13 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl along the ice; the Saddledome's curved roof makes the top press-level rows feel far — aim lower. An older barn with a loud, old-school vibe.
Parking
Stampede Park lots around the 'Dome; pricey on event nights. The CTrain is easier. ($15–30 CAD)
Getting there
CTrain (Red Line) to Victoria Park/Stampede — right at the door, and free within the downtown zone.
Bar scene
17th Ave SW (the 'Red Mile') is a short CTrain hop and is Calgary's bar strip — it erupts after Flames wins. The grounds area itself is thinner.
Pre-game bars
- National on 17th — Big beer hall on the Red Mile.
- Trolley 5 Brewpub — 17th Ave brewery, lively post-game.
Concession prices (CAD, approx)
- Standard beer (18 oz), 2026-27$14.25
- Hot dog (estimate)$7.50
- 💸 Deal: Hockey Happy Hour (5:30-6:30pm pre-game): $6 draught (14oz Original 16 / Great Western Light), $6 highballs/house wine, plus $5-6 cheeseburger/hot …
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Take the CTrain (free downtown)
- Head to 17th Ave after the game
♿ Accessibility at Scotiabank Saddledome
Wheelchair seats are in Sections 102–106 and 113–116 (none on the floor), with one companion seat behind each; buy in advance via Ticketmaster (1-855-682-6736). Accessible parking is first-come in Lots 10, 8, 20 or the Remington lot; drop-off is at the northwest (Olympic Way) or north (14 Ave & 5 St S.E.) points. The two barrier-free entrances (yellow pillars) are the West and North entrances, each with an elevator. Staff can take you by wheelchair from the TELUS Club Lobby or Guest Services to your seat, but the arena doesn't lend wheelchairs.
- Sensory-friendly
- No sensory room listed; bring ear protection for noise-sensitive guests. Strobes and pyro may be used at concerts.
- Service animals
- Guide, sign and service dogs only; handlers without bags can use the Green Express Entry. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Bags up to 12×12×6 in. go through the Yellow 'Small Bag' lane; no backpacks.
- Bag check
- No bag check; oversized bags for guests without a car can be screened and held at Guest Services.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; ask Customer Service about allergy or medical exceptions.
- Water bottles
- No bottles or cans.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Diaper and medical bags via the Yellow lane
- Laptops and tablets
- Coolers
- Air horns, whistles, helium balloons
- Walk-through metal detectors for all
⚠️ Check before you go: The arena's policy says bags up to 14×14×6 in., but the Flames game-day guide says 12×12×6 in.—we show the stricter one. Assistive listening devices mentioned in older info weren't found on current pages.
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Scotiabank Saddledome as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Calgary (YYC) (YYC). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 16Lethbridge Hurricanes at Hitmen WHL
- Sat, Oct 17Red Deer Rebels at Hitmen WHL
- Sun, Oct 18Carolina Hurricanes at Flames NHL
- Wed, Oct 21Penticton Vees at Hitmen WHL
- Thu, Oct 22Minnesota Wild at Flames NHL
- Fri, Oct 23Medicine Hat Tigers at Hitmen WHL
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