Scotiabank Arena is Toronto's downtown NHL and NBA arena, directly connected to the Union Station area and used for major concerts between Maple Leafs and Raptors dates.
Scotiabank Arena’s 500/600-level theatre-suite lounge overlooking the basketball bowl, shown on the arena’s official suite page. Premium access is required; the photograph does not identify an individual ticketed seat.
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FanProof verdictBuild the trip around Union Station or a reserved garage, carry only a compliant small bag, and buy from the event-specific seating map.
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You’ll have to use the x-ray line at gate 1 and gate 4.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.Real Sports Apparel at Gate 1
Only small purse, clutch or fanny-pack type bags smaller than 16.5 × 11.5 cm (6.5 × 4.5 inches) are generally permitted. Required medical/other bags may be admitted after X-ray inspection at Gates 1, 3 or 5. The owner lists a $25 bag check in the Galleria across from Gate 1; space is limited and first come. The bag page is dated October 2022 and policies vary by event, so confirm current fees, availability and your actual show’s rules.
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Published bag sizes
Small clutch / wallet
smaller than6.5 × 4.5 in
Depth not listed by source.
Scotiabank Arena permits small purses, clutches or fanny packs smaller than 6.5 × 4.5 inches (16.5 × 11.5 cm). Required larger bags may be admitted after X-ray screening at Gates 1, 3 or 5. The currently posted policy lists a $25 bag check in the galleria across from Gate 1 and warns that event rules can change.
Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions.
Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
Pick a bag to compare it with Scotiabank Arena's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Times are in the venue's local time.
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Union Station connects Scotiabank Arena with TTC and GO Transit. The arena’s underground parking is primarily for suite holders and office tenants; do not assume a standard ticket includes parking. Four on-site accessible spaces require advance reservation through Fan Services, with bookings opening one month before the event. The current guide lists a $50 garage fee and 2 m height clearance; garage access opens one hour before the event unless you have an internal restaurant reservation. Compare the separate hockey, basketball and west-end concert maps with your ticket.
Union Station is the primary transit anchor; check current TTC, GO Transit, and UP Express service before relying on the same route home.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking difficulty
Parking options (opens in a new tab)High
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Open directions (opens in a new tab)Request interpretation at FanServices@mlse.com or 416-815-5982 at least 30 days ahead; confirm availability. Sensory bags and quiet areas can be arranged through Fan Services before arrival or at the service desks. Wheelchair escorts help during arrival/departure, but chairs cannot be borrowed for the whole event. The Gate 1 Galleria accessible lane permits up to three accompanying guests; larger groups may need to split. Reserve accessible/companion tickets and confirm your current route ahead.
Find your section
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Browse Scotiabank Arena photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Scotiabank Arena — hockey sections
Official hockey section chart showing the lower and upper bowls, suites, gondolas, accessible seating symbols and street/gate orientation. Match your section and entrance with your ticket; this is not individual-seat inventory.
Scotiabank Arena — west-end stage, 240-degree concert mode
Official west-end concert layout linked by the arena, with the November 2023 source revision retained. Hatched sections behind the stage differ from the hockey layout. Floor seating and production vary by show; use your event’s ticket map for the actual open sections.
Scotiabank Arena — basketball sections
Official basketball section chart linked by the arena, retaining its November 2023 source revision. Shows the court, bowl sections, suites and accessible seating symbols. It does not establish the floor-seat numbering or availability for a particular game.
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MixedThe Union Station connection is a major strength, but platform changes, construction, and event overlap make a live service check worthwhile.
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MixedHockey, basketball, and end-stage concerts use different sightline geometry; use the live map for the exact event rather than transferring a section opinion between formats.
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PositiveThe arena delivers a dense downtown major-league atmosphere with pre- and post-event options in the surrounding core.
Scotiabank Arena is cash-free and accepts debit/credit cards and supported contactless methods. Bring a supported card or contactless device before arrival; the reviewed guidance does not identify a cash-to-card service or conversion terms. Confirm payment separately with any surrounding parking operator.
Empty soft water bottles are permitted; hard-shelled water bottles are prohibited. Drinking fountains are by sections 113 and 122 on the 100-level concourse and 311 and 322 on the 300-level concourse. Bring the soft bottle empty, confirm the actual event’s rules and ask Fan Services if construction affects your route to a fountain.
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