Canada Life Centre
Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba is home to the Winnipeg Jets (NHL, Central Division) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL, top affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets). It opened in 2004, making it 22 years old in 2026 and seats 15,321 for hockey. Its record crowd is 17,000 (Metallica concert, 2018).
Rink facts
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Home of
- Winnipeg Jets
Manitoba Moose - League
- NHL · Central Division
AHL · Central Division - NHL affiliate
- Winnipeg Jets
- Opened
- 2004
- Capacity
- 15,321
- Former names
- True North Centre (planning/construction)
MTS Centre (2004–2017)
Bell MTS Place (2017–2021) - Record crowd
- 17,000 (Metallica concert, 2018)
- Also home to
- Manitoba Moose (AHL)
Winnipeg Sea Bears (CEBL) - Size rank in NHL
- 32nd of 32
Famous moments at Canada Life Centre
- 2006 AHL All-Star Classic (2006)
- 2008 Tim Hortons Brier (2008)
- UFC 161 (2013)
- Arena opened with the Manitoba Moose as its first tenant (2004)
- First NHL preseason game in the building, a sold-out 5–0 Oilers win over the Coyotes (2006)
- Co-hosted the IIHF Women's World Championship with Selkirk; Canada won (2007)
- First PWHL game in Winnipeg, Ottawa beat Montreal 2–1 in overtime before 15,225 fans (2026)
Game night
Getting there. Winnipeg Transit routes BLUE, FX4, F5, F7, F8
Seating & views at Canada Life Centre
Hockey capacity is about 15,225, which made it the smallest NHL arena when the Jets arrived in 2011. The 8,812-seat lower bowl is used for most Moose games. Metal rails were replaced with plexiglass to remove obstructed views.
Parking & tailgating
Platinum Parking runs over 1,700 reservable stalls for events through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz, and downtown Winnipeg has about 30,000 stalls. Winnipeg Transit routes BLUE, FX4, F5, F7 and F8 serve the area.
Sources: Wikipedia, canadalifecentre.ca
Plan your trip to Canada Life Centre
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- 3Junior AThe Rink Training Centre — Winnipeg Blues 11 mi
- 4Junior ANiverville Community Resource & Recreation Centre — Niverville Nighthawks 20 mi
- 5Junior ASelkirk Recreation Complex — Selkirk Steelers 22 mi
- 6Junior ASoutheast Event Centre — Steinbach Pistons 32 mi
- 7Junior AStride Place — Portage Terriers 52 mi
- 8Junior AWinkler Arena — Winkler Flyers 60 mi
- 9Junior AYellowhead Centre — Neepawa Titans 123 mi
- 10CHLAssiniboine Credit Union Place — Brandon Wheat Kings 125 mi
Questions about Canada Life Centre
Where do the Winnipeg Jets play home games?
The Winnipeg Jets play at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Where do the Manitoba Moose play home games?
The Manitoba Moose play at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
How many people does Canada Life Centre hold?
Canada Life Centre seats 15,321 for hockey.
When did Canada Life Centre open?
Canada Life Centre opened in 2004.
What is the attendance record at Canada Life Centre?
The record crowd at Canada Life Centre is 17,000 (Metallica concert, 2018).
What other rinks are near Canada Life Centre?
Wayne Fleming Arena is also in Winnipeg. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Canada Life Centre?
Platinum Parking runs over 1,700 reservable stalls for events through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz, and downtown Winnipeg has about 30,000 stalls. Winnipeg Transit routes BLUE, FX4, F5, F7 and F8 serve the area.
What is the seating like at Canada Life Centre?
Hockey capacity is about 15,225, which made it the smallest NHL arena when the Jets arrived in 2011. The 8,812-seat lower bowl is used for most Moose games. Metal rails were replaced with plexiglass to remove obstructed views.
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