Scotiabank Saddledome
Scotiabank Saddledome, known as “The Saddledome; the Dome”, in Calgary, Alberta is home to the Calgary Flames (NHL, Pacific Division), the Calgary Wranglers (AHL, top affiliate of the Calgary Flames), and the Calgary Hitmen (WHL, Canadian Hockey League). It opened in 1983, making it 43 years old in 2026 and seats 19,289 for hockey. That makes it the 6th-largest rink in NHL.
Its record crowd is 19,305 (Calgary Hitmen, WHL single-game record, 2007–08).
Rink facts
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
- Home of
- Calgary Flames
Calgary Wranglers
Calgary Hitmen - League
- NHL · Pacific Division
AHL · Pacific Division
WHL · Central Division - NHL affiliate
- Calgary Flames
- Opened
- 1983
- Capacity
- 19,289
- Nickname
- The Saddledome; the Dome
- Former names
- Olympic Saddledome (1983–1995)
Canadian Airlines Saddledome (1995–2000)
Pengrowth Saddledome (2000–2010) - Record crowd
- 19,305 (Calgary Hitmen, WHL single-game record, 2007–08)
- Also home to
- Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
Calgary Roughnecks (NLL)
Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
Calgary Surge (CEBL) - Size rank in NHL
- 6th of 32
Famous moments at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Opening NHL game, Oilers beat Flames 4–3 (1983)
- Stanley Cup Final (1986)
- Winter Olympics hockey and figure skating (1988)
- Hosted the NHL All-Star Game (1985)
- Hosted Stanley Cup Final games in the Flames' Cup-winning season (1989)
- Hosted Stanley Cup Final games against the Tampa Bay Lightning (2004)
- Hosted the NHL Entry Draft (2000)
Game night
Getting there. CTrain Victoria Park/Stampede station
Seating & views at Scotiabank Saddledome
The saddle-shaped roof is a reverse hyperbolic paraboloid that gives a pillar-free view from every seat. Hockey capacity is 19,289, with a lower bowl, upper loges and a second level. There are 72 luxury suites, and it was the first North American arena designed for the larger international ice surface.
Parking & tailgating
The Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station runs alongside Macleod Trail next to the arena. A parkade was added in 1994–95, and vehicles enter from 5th Street East or Olympic Way.
Sources: Wikipedia
Plan your trip to Scotiabank Saddledome
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Questions about Scotiabank Saddledome
Where do the Calgary Flames play home games?
The Calgary Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.
Where do the Calgary Wranglers play home games?
The Calgary Wranglers play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.
Where do the Calgary Hitmen play home games?
The Calgary Hitmen play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.
How many people does Scotiabank Saddledome hold?
Scotiabank Saddledome seats 19,289 for hockey.
When did Scotiabank Saddledome open?
Scotiabank Saddledome opened in 1983.
What is Scotiabank Saddledome’s nickname?
Scotiabank Saddledome is known as “The Saddledome; the Dome.”
What is the attendance record at Scotiabank Saddledome?
The record crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome is 19,305 (Calgary Hitmen, WHL single-game record, 2007–08).
What other rinks are near Scotiabank Saddledome?
Father David Bauer Olympic Arena is also in Calgary. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Scotiabank Saddledome?
The Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station runs alongside Macleod Trail next to the arena. A parkade was added in 1994–95, and vehicles enter from 5th Street East or Olympic Way.
What is the seating like at Scotiabank Saddledome?
The saddle-shaped roof is a reverse hyperbolic paraboloid that gives a pillar-free view from every seat. Hockey capacity is 19,289, with a lower bowl, upper loges and a second level. There are 72 luxury suites, and it was the first North American arena designed for the larger international ice surface.
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