Canadian Tire Centre
Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario is home to the Ottawa Senators (NHL, Atlantic Division) and the Ottawa Charge (PWHL, women’s pro). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 19,347 for hockey. That makes it the 5th-largest rink in NHL.
Its record crowd is 20,511 (December 4, 2014).
Rink facts
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Home of
- Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Charge - League
- NHL · Atlantic Division
PWHL · Eastern Conference - Opened
- 1996
- Capacity
- 19,347
- Former names
- The Palladium (1996)
Corel Centre (1996–2006)
Scotiabank Place (2006–2013) - Record crowd
- 20,511 (December 4, 2014)
- Also home to
- Ottawa Black Bears (NLL)
Ottawa Charge (PWHL) - Size rank in NHL
- 5th of 32
Famous moments at Canadian Tire Centre
- 2007 Stanley Cup Final Games 3 and 4 (2007)
- 2012 NHL All-Star Game (2012)
- First UFC event, UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy (2019)
- First NHL game here, a 3–0 Canadiens win over the Senators (1996)
- NHL Entry Draft (2008)
- IIHF World Junior Championship, hosted again in 2025 (2009)
- IIHF Women's World Championship (2013)
Game night
Getting there. OC Transpo routes 62, 162, 400 at Canadian Tire Centre station; special event shuttles
Seating & views at Canadian Tire Centre
Seats are in three fixed levels, numbered 100, 200 and 300. Suites are on the 100 and 200 levels and on a mezzanine above the 300 level that is reached only by elevator. A new 100-level club section was added in 2025.
Parking & tailgating
The arena has its own numbered lots, with prices for NHL games from $21 to $40, paid by app or bought ahead on Ticketmaster. OC Transpo serves the Canadian Tire Centre station and runs special shuttle buses to the arena.
Sources: Wikipedia, canadiantirecentre.com, canadiantirecentre.com
Plan your trip to Canadian Tire Centre
Rinks near Canadian Tire Centre10
- 1U SportsCarleton Ice House — Carleton Ravens same city
- 2U SportsMinto Sports Complex — Ottawa Gee-Gees same city
- 3CHLTD Place Arena — Ottawa 67's same city
- 4Junior AJim Durrell Recreation Centre — Ottawa Jr. Senators same city
- 5Junior ANepean Sportsplex — Nepean Raiders 7 mi
- 6CHLCentre Slush Puppie — Gatineau Olympiques 7 mi
- 7Junior ANavan Memorial Centre — Navan Grads 14 mi
- 8Junior ACentre sportif de Buckingham — Gatineau Nomad 20 mi
- 9Junior ADesjardins Centre — Rockland Nationals 22 mi
- 10Junior ANorth Grenville Municipal Centre — Kemptville 73's 27 mi
Questions about Canadian Tire Centre
Where do the Ottawa Senators play home games?
The Ottawa Senators play at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
Where do the Ottawa Charge play home games?
The Ottawa Charge play at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
How many people does Canadian Tire Centre hold?
Canadian Tire Centre seats 19,347 for hockey.
When did Canadian Tire Centre open?
Canadian Tire Centre opened in 1996.
What is the attendance record at Canadian Tire Centre?
The record crowd at Canadian Tire Centre is 20,511 (December 4, 2014).
What other rinks are near Canadian Tire Centre?
Carleton Ice House is also in Ottawa. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Canadian Tire Centre?
The arena has its own numbered lots, with prices for NHL games from $21 to $40, paid by app or bought ahead on Ticketmaster. OC Transpo serves the Canadian Tire Centre station and runs special shuttle buses to the arena.
What is the seating like at Canadian Tire Centre?
Seats are in three fixed levels, numbered 100, 200 and 300. Suites are on the 100 and 200 levels and on a mezzanine above the 300 level that is reached only by elevator. A new 100-level club section was added in 2025.
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