Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena, known as “ACC; The Hangar”, is a hockey rink in Toronto, Ontario, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL, Atlantic Division). It opened in 1999, making it 27 years old in 2026 and seats 18,800 for hockey. That makes it the 11th-largest rink in NHL.
Its record crowd is 19,285 hockey (PWHL Toronto vs. Montreal, February 16, 2024 – most-attended women's hockey game at the time).
Rink facts
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Home of
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- League
- NHL · Atlantic Division
- Opened
- 1999
- Capacity
- 18,800
- Nickname
- ACC; The Hangar
- Former names
- Toronto Postal Delivery Building (built 1941)
Air Canada Centre (1999–2018) - Record crowd
- 19,285 hockey (PWHL Toronto vs. Montreal, February 16, 2024 – most-attended women's hockey game at the time)
- Also home to
- Toronto Raptors (NBA)
Toronto Marlies (AHL, occasional)
Raptors 905 (G League, occasional)
Toronto Sceptres (PWHL, occasional) - Size rank in NHL
- 11th of 32
Famous moments at Scotiabank Arena
- 2016 NBA All-Star Game, first outside the US (2016)
- Raptors won the NBA Finals (2019)
- PWHL 'Battle on Bay Street' (2024)
- First Leafs game, a 3–2 overtime win over Montreal (1999)
- Hosted the 2000 NHL All-Star Game
- Canada beat Finland 3–2 in the World Cup of Hockey final (2004)
- Hosted the 2024 NHL All-Star Game
Game night
Getting there. Connected to Union Station (rail, subway, regional bus) and the PATH network
Parking. Two underground levels, 212 vehicles
Seating & views at Scotiabank Arena
The 100 level is the lower bowl, and the 300 level is the upper bowl. Standing room is in row 19 of some 300-level sections. The arena has 154 suites.
Parking & tailgating
Public parking is at 15 York Street under Maple Leaf Square, with indoor access to the arena. The arena connects to Union Station (TTC Line 1, GO Transit and UP Express) and the PATH network.
Maple Leaf Square, a public plaza outside Gate 6, has a large video screen that often shows games from inside the arena.
Sources: Wikipedia, torontotourism.org
Plan your trip to Scotiabank Arena
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- 4U SportsNFP Athletic Centre — York Lions same city
- 5Junior ASt. Michael's College School Arena — St. Michael's Buzzers same city
- 6Junior AHerbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre — North York Rangers 5 mi
- 7Junior AScotiabank Pond — Toronto Warriors 5 mi
- 8Junior AWestwood Arena — Toronto Patriots 7 mi
- 9Junior APort Credit Memorial Arena — Mississauga Chargers 13 mi
- 10Junior AMarkham Centennial Centre — Markham Royals 14 mi
Questions about Scotiabank Arena
Where do the Toronto Maple Leafs play home games?
The Toronto Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
How many people does Scotiabank Arena hold?
Scotiabank Arena seats 18,800 for hockey.
When did Scotiabank Arena open?
Scotiabank Arena opened in 1999.
What is Scotiabank Arena’s nickname?
Scotiabank Arena is known as “ACC; The Hangar.”
What is the attendance record at Scotiabank Arena?
The record crowd at Scotiabank Arena is 19,285 hockey (PWHL Toronto vs. Montreal, February 16, 2024 – most-attended women's hockey game at the time).
Where do I park for games at Scotiabank Arena?
Two underground levels, 212 vehicles
What other rinks are near Scotiabank Arena?
Coca-Cola Coliseum is also in Toronto. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Scotiabank Arena?
Public parking is at 15 York Street under Maple Leaf Square, with indoor access to the arena. The arena connects to Union Station (TTC Line 1, GO Transit and UP Express) and the PATH network.
What is the seating like at Scotiabank Arena?
The 100 level is the lower bowl, and the 300 level is the upper bowl. Standing room is in row 19 of some 300-level sections. The arena has 154 suites.
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