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Scotiabank Arena — visitor guide
Scotiabank Arena is the Leafs' barn on the northwest corner of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Bay Street, right by the water. It seats 18,200 for hockey and barely sits quiet — the Raptors play here too. On game nights the whole block comes alive, with fans packing Maple Leaf Square out front before puck drop.
Quick facts
- Address
- 40 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario M5J 2L2
- Capacity
- 18200
- Home team
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- City
- Toronto
Getting there
TTC subway / GO Transit
Union Station — It's a short walk from Union Station, and the arena's own advice is to follow the PATH — the underground walkway links the arena's Galleria straight to Union Station, the GO station and TTC Union Station, so you never have to step outside in February. (Official event guide)
Parking
Don't count on the arena's own lots — its two parking levels are generally reserved for suite holders and office tenants. The arena points regular fans to nearby public parking or SpotHero, and the public garage at 15 York Street connects indoors to Maple Leaf Square, Real Sports and the arena. (Official event guide)
Food & drink nearby
- Molson Canadian Brewhouse — In-arena bar and grill at Section 108 — the obvious pre-game pint.
- The Poutinerie — Poutine stand at Section 322. When in Canada.
- Wicked Carib — Caribbean kitchen at Section 104 — a nice break from the usual arena fare.
- Real Sports Bar & Grill — MLSE's 25,000-square-foot sports bar at 15 York Street in Maple Leaf Square, named North America's best sports bar by ESPN, with indoor PATH access to the arena.
Seating tips
- The cheapest way in is usually standing room: row 19 of Sections 307-313 and 317-323, where there are no chairs at all. And take the arena's own warning seriously — side-view, rear-view and obstructed seats can have genuinely limited sightlines depending on the event setup, so read the seat notes on your listing before you pay.
