Niagara IceDogs road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Niagara IceDogs at Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Niagara IceDogs tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Meridian Centre
Nearest major airport is Buffalo (BUF) — about 38 mi / 54 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Niagara IceDogs play?
The Niagara IceDogs play home games at Meridian Centre in St. Catharines.
What airport do you fly into for a Niagara IceDogs game?
Buffalo (BUF) is the closest major airport, about 38 miles (61 km) from Meridian Centre — roughly 54 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Meridian Centre?
There's no general parking on site during games; on-site spaces are converted to accessible-permit parking.
How do you get to Meridian Centre without a car?
Niagara Transit is free on all routes for fans with a valid game ticket, starting 3 hours before puck drop and running post-game until end of service (nrtransit.ca/icedogs).
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Meridian Centre fan guide
Parking
There's no general parking on site during games; on-site spaces are converted to accessible-permit parking. The arena recommends the downtown Ontario Street or Carlisle Street garages, which connect via bridge entrances. (Varies by garage)
Getting there
The arena is at 1 David S Howes Way in downtown St. Catharines. Niagara Transit is free with a valid IceDogs ticket from 3 hours before puck drop until end of service that night.
Bar scene
Downtown St. Paul St is a short walk away; IceDogs partner Fiddler's Pour House runs a post-game promo when the Dogs score 5+.
Pre-game bars
- Fiddler's Pour House — 149 St Paul St; free small poutine with a drink purchase the day after the IceDogs score 5+ (show ticket, dine-in)
Insider tips
- Ride Niagara Transit free by showing your game ticket.
- Bags must be soft-sided and no larger than 12x12x12 in.; there are walk-through metal detectors.
- Concessions are mostly cashless; there are only limited cash points, and only at IceDogs games.
- Strict no re-entry once scanned.
- Alcohol service ends at the 10-minute mark of the 3rd period.
📺 Where to watch the IceDogs
National (CA): TSN · FloHockey. Full TV guide →
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