Fan Stay
Bisha Hotel Toronto
Stylish boutique hotel in the Entertainment District, a five-minute walk down Blue Jays Way to the ballpark.
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Scotiabank Arena
Toronto, ON · Capacity: 19,800
About Scotiabank Arena
Home of the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) in downtown Toronto, seating 19,800. Drake's courtside presence as the Raptors' Global Ambassador has made it one of the most celebrity-watched arenas in North America. Hosts major concerts, UFC events, and award shows. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario near the CN Tower.
- Opened: 1999
- Capacity: 19,800
- Address: 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2, Canada
- Architect: Populous
- Structural engineer: Halcrow Group
- Operator: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Home teams: Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Owner: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Official site: www.scotiabankarena.com
Fan Guide · Maple Leafs & Raptors
Leafs, Raptors and Jurassic Park
Scotiabank Arena is the shared home of the Maple Leafs and Raptors in downtown Toronto — where the NBA's only Canadian team turned the plaza outside into “Jurassic Park” during its championship run, and where Leafs Nation packs the house in one of hockey's biggest markets.
It's beside Union Station on the waterfront, walkable to the bars of the Entertainment and Financial Districts.
Below are the Toronto stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Scotiabank Arena.
Fan tip: It's attached to Union Station — easy car-free access, with the CN Tower and waterfront a short walk.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Scotiabank Arena
All Toronto hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Scotiabank Arena in Toronto — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
Full-service downtown hotel within walking distance of Rogers Centre.
Fan Stay
Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
Hotel built directly inside Rogers Centre, with rooms and suites that look out onto the playing field.
Fan Stay
Hotel X Toronto
Luxury waterfront hotel on the Exhibition Place grounds with a massive athletic club, rooftop pool, and stunning lake views. Steps from BMO Field and a short walk to Scotiabank Arena, making it ideal for visiting fans catching TFC, Argonauts, or Raptors games.
Fan Stay
The Shangri-La Toronto
Toronto's sleekest luxury tower — Drake reportedly maintained a suite. Jay-Z & Beyoncé, Justin Bieber.
Fan Stay
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Toronto's premier luxury hotel on University Avenue, a 10-minute walk from Scotiabank Arena. The 202-room hotel features a world-class spa, heated indoor pool, and the celebrated Bosk restaurant. Drake's go-to recommendation for visiting friends. Visiting NBA and NHL teams frequently stay here.
Bars & Pubs
Real Sports Bar & Grill
Large, highly rated sports bar beside Scotiabank Arena with a giant HD screen, a short walk from Rogers Centre.
Steam Whistle Brewing
Brewery in the historic John Street Roundhouse, the closest spot to Rogers Centre, with a beer garden.
The Loose Moose
Long-running Front Street sports bar and grill near the stadium with Ontario craft beer and pub food.
Bar Raval
Stunning Art Nouveau-inspired pintxos bar on College Street carved entirely from mahogany. Serves Spanish-style small bites and expertly crafted cocktails. One of the most beautiful bars in North America and a favorite among visiting musicians and athletes after shows at nearby venues.
Bellwoods Brewery
Toronto's most acclaimed craft brewery with a bustling Ossington Avenue taproom serving innovative sours, IPAs, and stouts alongside a curated food menu.
Craft Beer Market
Massive 100-tap craft beer hall in the heart of downtown Toronto with giant screens and a bustling gameday atmosphere. The go-to pregame spot for Raptors, Leafs, and Blue Jays fans looking for local brews before heading to the arena.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Mascot Brewery
Brewpub in the Entertainment District near the stadium serving craft beer and shareable plates.
Fan Eats
The Pint Public House
Spacious two-floor sports pub on Front Street near the ballpark, known for wings, ribs and draught beer.
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Union Chicken
Rotisserie and fried-chicken restaurant inside Union Station, a short walk to Rogers Centre.
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Canoe Restaurant & Bar
Elevated Canadian cuisine on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower with sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario. A power-dining destination where Raptors and Leafs executives regularly entertain, just blocks from Scotiabank Arena.
Fan Eats
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Toronto's most popular Thai restaurant, consistently voted the city's best. Located in the Entertainment District near Scotiabank Arena, it's the go-to pregame spot for Raptors fans. The Khao Soi and Pad Thai are legendary. Drake has been spotted here multiple times.
Fan Eats
Drake's Pick 6ix
Drake's own sports bar and restaurant in King West featuring massive screens, game-day energy, and upscale bar food with a Toronto twist. LeBron James, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd visit regularly when in the city.
Things to Do
Attraction
BMO Field
BMO Field on the Toronto waterfront is the home of Toronto FC and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, situated beside Exhibition Place within easy walking distance of the CN Tower. The Reds faithful and their passionate supporter groups create a European-style atmosphere that stood out when TFC became the first Canadian MLS team to win the Cup in 2017. The lakeside location is one of North American sport's most scenic settings.
Attraction
Maple Leaf Square (Jurassic Park)
The outdoor plaza that became globally famous as Jurassic Park during the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA Championship run, with crowds of 12,000 watching on a giant screen in scenes of pure joy. On Raptors and Leafs playoff nights the square fills hours before tip-off. The energy when OVO comes on the speakers and the crowd erupts is a Toronto sports rite of passage.
Things to Do
CN Tower EdgeWalk
Walk hands-free along the outside ledge of the CN Tower's main pod, 356 meters above downtown Toronto. The EdgeWalk is the world's highest full-circle hands-free walk, offering unobstructed views of the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and Lake Ontario far below. An adrenaline rush to pair with a Toronto sports weekend.
Things to Do
Distillery District
A beautifully preserved Victorian industrial district turned pedestrian village with galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and the largest collection of Victorian industrial architecture in North America.
Attraction
Hockey Hall of Fame
Explore the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto's Brookfield Place, home to the original Stanley Cup, interactive shooting and goaltending games, and exhibits honoring the legends of the NHL. The 65,000-square-foot museum is the ultimate destination for hockey fans from around the world.
Things to Do
Kensington Market Neighbourhood Walk
Kensington Market is Toronto's bohemian heart — a walkable neighbourhood of vintage shops, Caribbean roti spots, Portuguese bakeries, and record stores that music and sports fans discover and immediately love. On Pedestrian Sundays in summer, the car-free streets fill with buskers, food vendors, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in blue jerseys enjoying the city's most authentic neighbourhood experience. It's the perfect cool-down walk after a Rogers Centre game or a Massey Hall concert.
Plan Your Trip to Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is tracked across 0 events and seats 19,800 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Celebrities Tracked Here: Drake, Drake, Nav Bhatia and others appear in linked venue sightings.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Toronto and Toronto hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Celebrity Sightings at Scotiabank Arena
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Drake
Drake sat courtside at Scotiabank Arena for the Vince Carter jersey retirement c
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Drake attended the Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors game at Scotiabank Arena wi
Nav Bhatia
Nav Bhatia, known as the Raptors 'Superfan,' has attended every single Toronto R
The Weeknd
The Weeknd, the Toronto native and global pop superstar, is a documented Raptors
Justin Bieber
Justin and Hailey Bieber sat in front-row seats behind the Maple Leafs bench at
Will Arnett
Toronto-born actor and lifelong Leafs fan Will Arnett was brought out during a s
Drake
Drake appeared mid-show during Vybz Kartel's first-ever Canadian concert, perfor
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scotiabank Arena
Drake, Drake, Nav Bhatia, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Will Arnett, Drake have been spotted at Scotiabank Arena.
Scotiabank Arena has a capacity of 19,800 people.
Scotiabank Arena opened in 1999. It was designed by Populous.
Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs play home games at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Check our events page for upcoming events at Scotiabank Arena.