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Your seating plan: where to sit & the best seats
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Where to sit at Scotiabank Arena
The best seats at Scotiabank Arena are 100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 112 sidelines) for the view. For value, choose 100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 117-119). For atmosphere, head to 300 Level corners over the tunnels. Avoid 300 Level back rows (highest sections). Scotiabank Arena seats 19,800, home of Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs.
100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 112 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Raptors sightline.
Full detail Best value100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 117-119)
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
Full detail Best atmosphere300 Level corners over the tunnels
Among the most vocal, engaged budget sections in the building.
Full detail Where to avoid300 Level back rows (highest sections)
Very high and steep, a long way from the play.
Full detailAbout Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena seats about 19,800 for Raptors basketball and roughly 18,819 for Maple Leafs hockey, built as a 100 (lower), 200 (suite and theatre) and 300 (upper) level bowl. The lower bowl carries the atmosphere and price, the 200 level is largely premium suites and theatre boxes, and the 300 level offers affordable, if high, seats with full views. Maple Leaf Square outside creates a huge outdoor viewing crowd for playoff games. It is the shared home of the Raptors and Maple Leafs plus concerts and events.
Scotiabank Arena, known as the Air Canada Centre from 1999 to 2018, is the downtown Toronto arena that hosts both the Raptors and the Maple Leafs beside Union Station. Its multi-tier bowl seats close to 20,000 and is known for a passionate, sometimes tense hockey atmosphere and the raucous Raptors crowds of their championship era.
Seating plan & map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Scotiabank Arena. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Basketball
Raptors games open the bowl to about 19,800, with courtside and 100-level sideline seats the premium tickets and the 300 level the value end.
Ice hockey
Maple Leafs games seat roughly 18,819; the lower-bowl corners, glass seats and the tense playoff atmosphere make them prized.
End-stage concert
Concerts place the stage at one end and curtain off seating behind it; the floor is added as GA or reserved rows while the sides of all levels keep views.
In-the-round concert
Center-stage tours open the full bowl for maximum capacity, with reduced views directly behind the stage.
Seating levels explained
100 LevelSections 101-122
The lower ring around the floor and ice.
Pros: Closest views, best detail and atmosphere.
Cons: Expensive, especially at center court or center ice.
200 LevelSuites and theatre boxes 201-234
A middle band of private suites, theatre boxes and premium club seating.
Pros: Premium amenities, in-seat service, sheltered mid-height views.
Cons: Mostly suite, box or premium-membership access.
300 LevelSections 301-324
The upper ring wrapping the arena.
Pros: Most affordable seats with full views of the whole surface.
Cons: Steep and high; back rows sit well above the play.
Best seats at Scotiabank Arena
Premium basketball view
100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 112 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Raptors sightline.
Best hockey value
100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 117-119)
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
Value with a full view
300 Level center, front rows (e.g. 311-314)
Elevated mid-court/ice angle over the whole surface at the lowest prices.
Loud atmosphere
300 Level corners over the tunnels
Among the most vocal, engaged budget sections in the building.
Concert with an end stage
100 Level sides or lower 300 Level sides
Angled toward the stage with a clean view, away from behind-stage cutoffs.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premium basketball view | 100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 112 sidelines) | Mid-court lower-bowl seats give the definitive Raptors sightline. |
| Best hockey value | 100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 117-119) | Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices. |
| Value with a full view | 300 Level center, front rows (e.g. 311-314) | Elevated mid-court/ice angle over the whole surface at the lowest prices. |
| Loud atmosphere | 300 Level corners over the tunnels | Among the most vocal, engaged budget sections in the building. |
| Concert with an end stage | 100 Level sides or lower 300 Level sides | Angled toward the stage with a clean view, away from behind-stage cutoffs. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
300 Level back rows (highest sections): Very high and steep, a long way from the play.
Sections directly behind an end stage (concerts): Curtained off or facing the back of the stage.
Behind-net/basket 100 Level front rows: Low angle flattens the far end of the surface.
Seats beside camera and broadcast platforms: Occasional partial obstruction from equipment.
Accessibility & companion seating
Scotiabank Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on every level, with elevators, ramps and accessible restrooms, and direct accessible connections from Union Station and the PATH. Accessible tickets are arranged through the box office or Ticketmaster.
Where: Accessible platforms and companion seats are distributed around the 100 and 300 levels, including sightline-protected positions.
Food & drink at Scotiabank Arena
Concessions are notably Toronto-local: poutine from The Poutinerie, Korean rice dogs from ChungChun, Caribbean roti and jerk chicken from Wicked Carib, Cherry St. BBQ and Tim Hortons trade alongside in-house stands such as Food Junction and Hot Stove Carve's prime rib sandwiches. Drinks are covered by branded bars including the Crown Royal Bar, Don Julio Bar and Molson Canadian Brewhouse.
Outside food and drink are prohibited except for approved medical or allergy needs, and alcohol service (19+, photo ID required) stops at the start of the third period or fourth quarter. The arena sells nut products throughout and has no nut-free areas.
Worth seeking out
- The Poutinerie's fresh-cut fries and cheese curds
- ChungChun Rice Dog
- Wicked Carib roti and jerk chicken
- Hot Stove Carve prime rib sandwiches
- Cherry St. BBQ
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Getting there
Transport
The arena connects to Union Station via the PATH and a direct walkway, served by the TTC subway, GO Transit and streetcars, so most fans arrive without driving. Several downtown parking garages are nearby but fill quickly; transit is by far the easiest option.
The area
The arena sits in the South Core district by the waterfront, steps from Union Station, the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and the Scotiabank Arena's Maple Leaf Square gathering plaza. Restaurants, bars and hotels of the Entertainment and Financial Districts are within a short walk.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Scotiabank Arena called before?
It was the Air Canada Centre (the ACC) from its 1999 opening until it was renamed Scotiabank Arena in 2018. Many fans still call it the ACC.
How big is Scotiabank Arena?
It seats about 19,800 for Raptors basketball and roughly 18,819 for Maple Leafs hockey, since the ice configuration reduces usable seating.
What are the best seats for a Maple Leafs game?
Lower 100-level corner or glass seats put you closest to the ice and atmosphere; the front rows of the center 300 level are the best value with a full view.
How do I get to Scotiabank Arena?
It connects directly to Union Station via the PATH walkway and is served by the TTC subway, GO Transit and streetcars, so most fans arrive by transit.
What is Maple Leaf Square?
It is the plaza outside the arena where thousands of fans, nicknamed the Jurassic Park or playoff crowd, gather to watch games on big screens during Raptors and Leafs playoff runs.
Does Scotiabank Arena host concerts?
Yes, it is one of Canada's busiest concert venues, using both end-stage and in-the-round layouts alongside the Raptors and Maple Leafs seasons.
How do section numbers work at Scotiabank Arena?
Section numbers at Scotiabank Arena follow the seating tiers. 100 Level: Sections 101-122; 200 Level: Suites and theatre boxes 201-234; 300 Level: Sections 301-324.
Where should I sit at Scotiabank Arena with kids?
With kids at Scotiabank Arena, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the 300 Level is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.
Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Scotiabank Arena?
Scotiabank Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on every level, with elevators, ramps and accessible restrooms, and direct accessible connections from Union Station and the PATH. Accessible tickets are arranged through the box office or Ticketmaster. Locations: Accessible platforms and companion seats are distributed around the 100 and 300 levels, including sightline-protected positions..
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