CIF Arena

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CIF Arena is a hockey rink in Waterloo, Ontario, home of the Waterloo Warriors (OUA, U Sports). It opened in 1983, making it 43 years old in 2026 and seats 680 for hockey. It ranks 15th of 18 in the OUA by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, about 59 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Waterloo, Ontario
Home of
Waterloo Warriors (U Sports)
School
University of Waterloo
League
OUA · West Division
Opened
1983
Capacity
680
Size rank in U Sports
30th of 34

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Rinks near CIF Arena10

  1. 1U SportsWaterloo Memorial Recreation Complex — Laurier Golden Hawks (Waterloo, Ontario)same city
  2. 2CHLKitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex — Kitchener Rangers (Kitchener, Ontario)4 mi
  3. 3U SportsGryphon Centre — Guelph Gryphons (Guelph, Ontario)15 mi
  4. 4CHLSleeman Centre — Guelph Storm (Guelph, Ontario)15 mi
  5. 5Junior ALehigh Arena — Wellington Dukes (Wellington, Ontario)22 mi
  6. 6CHLTD Civic Centre — Brantford Bulldogs (Brantford, Ontario)26 mi
  7. 7Junior AMayfield Recreation Complex — Caledon Admirals (Caledon, Ontario)32 mi
  8. 8Junior AMilton Memorial Arena — Milton Menace (Milton, Ontario)33 mi
  9. 9Junior AMold-Masters SportsPlex — Georgetown Raiders (Georgetown, Ontario)35 mi
  10. 10Junior ACentral Arena — Burlington Cougars (Burlington, Ontario)38 mi

Questions about CIF Arena

Where do the Waterloo Warriors play home games?

The Waterloo Warriors play at CIF Arena in Waterloo, Ontario.

How many people does CIF Arena hold?

CIF Arena seats 680 for hockey.

When did CIF Arena open?

CIF Arena opened in 1983.

What other rinks are near CIF Arena?

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex is also in Waterloo. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.