Sarnia Sting road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Sarnia Sting at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Sarnia Sting tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Progressive Auto Sales Arena
Nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW) — about 91 mi / 2h 10m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Sarnia Sting play?
The Sarnia Sting play home games at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia.
What airport do you fly into for a Sarnia Sting game?
Detroit (DTW) is the closest major airport, about 91 miles (146 km) from Progressive Auto Sales Arena — roughly 2h 10m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Progressive Auto Sales Arena?
General game-day parking is free. All general-admission lots at Lambton College are free on Sting game nights.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Progressive Auto Sales Arena fan guide
Parking
Parking in the general-admission lots on the Lambton College campus is complimentary for Sting home games; Lots 8, 10 and 11 are permit-only on game nights. Lambton College enforces the rules and can ticket or tow. (Free)
Bar scene
District 94, the arena's own sports bar and lounge on the main concourse above Section 116, opens 2 hours before puck drop to all ticket holders.
Pre-game bars
- District 94 — In-arena sports bar above Sec. 116; game-day Chef's Table buffet; reserve online at district94.ca
Insider tips
- The arena is mobile-ticket only, so have your ticket loaded on your phone.
- Bags over 14x14x6 in. are prohibited, and there is no bag check or storage.
- No re-entry once you're inside.
- Park only in painted spots; Lambton College tickets and tows on game nights.
- Theme nights for 2026-27 include Halloween at the Hive (Oct 30), Lions Night and Country Night.
📺 Where to watch the Sting
National (CA): TSN · FloHockey. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
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