Toronto Maple Leafs Arena

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional NHL team based in Toronto. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, with broadcasting shared between BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications.

The Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, the second most in NHL history. They had dynasties between 1947–1951 and 1962–1967, winning eight Cups in that span. Their last championship was in 1967, giving them the longest ongoing Cup drought at 57 seasons. The team has rivalries with the Canadiens, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, and Senators. Their AHL affiliate is the Toronto Marlies.

What is the name of the Toronto Maple Leafs Arena?

The Toronto Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena, as per Scotiabank Arena. It opened in February 1999 as Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018. It is owned and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).

The arena was built on the site of the old Toronto Postal Delivery Building and officially opened on February 19, 1999. From 1999 to 2018, it was called Air Canada Centre before becoming Scotiabank Arena after a 20-year naming rights deal with Scotiabank worth $800 million. Outside the arena, there are fan zones like Jurassic Park for Raptors games and Maple Leafs Square.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium History/Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium Construction and Cost

The Toronto Maple Leafs' stadium, Scotiabank Arena, is built on land that was once part of Toronto's inner harbor. In the 1930s, the Toronto Postal Delivery Building was constructed here to handle growing mail needs. It was an Art Deco building with notable limestone carvings. The building served as a postal sorting facility until 1989. After a period of abandonment, the site was purchased by the Toronto Raptors in 1994. Construction for the new arena began in 1997, preserving the original building’s limestone façade while demolishing the rest. The arena opened in 1999 and was renamed Scotiabank Arena in 2018.

The construction of the Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena) began in the mid-1990s after the purchase of the building by the Toronto Raptors' owners. The stadium was built under a design-build contract with PCL Construction, with a completion deadline of March 1, 1999. The cost of construction increased by 25% due to the integration of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding over $25 million CAD to the project. The building was completed ahead of schedule, on December 30, 1998. The first major events included the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens hockey game on February 20, 1999, the Toronto Raptors vs. Vancouver Grizzlies basketball game on February 21, 1999, and a concert by The Tragically Hip on February 22, 1999.

The naming rights to the arena were purchased by Air Canada for $30 million USD for 20 years. The venue was later renamed Scotiabank Arena in 2018 after a significant sponsorship agreement with Scotiabank valued at C$800 million. Several upgrades have been carried out, including a $10 million renovation in 2015 and the installation of statues of Leafs legends in 2014. The arena also underwent a major $350 million renovation announced in 2023.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium Capacity

Scotiabank Arena has a seating capacity of 19,800 for basketball games and concerts, while it can accommodate 18,800 for hockey games. For theater events, the arena offers seating for 5,200.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium Seating Chart

Scotiabank Arena has a variety of seating options, including 1,020 club seats, 65 executive suites, 32 theatre suites, and 16 loge suites located on the second and third levels. There are also three group sales areas, one of which is a 200-seat gondola. All seats are fully upholstered and measure either 19 or 20 inches wide.

What is the parking cost at Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium?

The Scotiabank Arena parking garage has a flat fee of $50.00, payable by credit or debit only. It opens 1 hour before events, unless guests have an internal restaurant reservation. There are two levels of parking beneath the arena, reserved for private suite holders and office tenants.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stadium Notable Events

Scotiabank Arena has been home to over 39 million fans across more than 2,600 events, including multiple NHL and NBA playoff runs, the 2016 NHL World Cup of Hockey, the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, and the 2000 NHL All-Star Game. The venue was also the site of the 2003 Liberal Party Convention and the 2015 IIHF World U20 Championship. Read More: Toronto Maple Leafs owner