TD Civic Centre

Best seats

A small, single-tier bowl of about 3,000 seats with excellent sightlines everywhere. Sit on the south side for the classic centre-ice view. Cheaper standing-room spots along the rails behind the bowl are another option.

Parking

While Brantford's new Sports and Entertainment Centre is under construction, the only on-site parking is for accessible permits. Park at the Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Drive), about a 5-minute walk away and free during Bulldogs games. The Farmers' Market and Earl Haig Family Fun Park lots have some overflow space. (Free CAD)

Getting there

Just south of downtown Brantford, at Market Street and Icomm Drive by the Grand River. It's a drive across town from Highway 403. Brantford Transit stops right outside.

Bar scene

Chain restaurants line Icomm Drive (Boston Pizza, Sunset Grill). Downtown Brantford is a short hop north and has pubs. Inside, the TD Rinkside Lounge opens 2 hours before puck drop.

Pre-game bars

• TD Rinkside Lounge — In-arena lounge with its own gate (Gate 1B), open 2 hours before game time. It accepts cash.
• Rose & Thistle — Downtown pub a few minutes north of the arena.
• Hudson Public — Downtown Brantford pub and restaurant.
• Uncle Sam's BBQ Smoke House — Local barbecue spot recommended for a pre-game meal.

Insider tips

• Bags must be single-compartment and no larger than 12"x12"x8". No backpacks of any size.
• Tickets and merch are cashless. Cash only works at the TD Rinkside Lounge and lobby concessions.
• Main Gate 1 opens 1 hour before game time. There's no re-entry.
• There's no elevator. The concourse and washrooms involve stairs, so plan ahead if mobility is an issue.
• Tapping the glass is fine in moderation, but pounding or reaching over will get you removed.