Brantford Bulldogs road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Brantford Bulldogs at TD Civic Centre in Brantford, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to TD Civic Centre
Nearest major airport is Toronto Pearson (YYZ) — about 61 mi / 1h 27m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Brantford Bulldogs play?
The Brantford Bulldogs play home games at TD Civic Centre in Brantford.
What airport do you fly into for a Brantford Bulldogs game?
Hamilton John C. Munro (YHM) is the closest airport, about 21 miles (34 km) from TD Civic Centre — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is about 61 miles (1h 27m) away.
How much is parking at TD Civic Centre?
General game-day parking is free. Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Dr) is free during Bulldogs home games and all weekend.
How do you get to TD Civic Centre without a car?
Brantford Transit stops directly outside the TD Civic Centre.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ TD Civic Centre fan guide
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)
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.
📺 Where to watch the Bulldogs
National (CA): TSN · FloHockey. Full TV guide →
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