Scotiabank Saddledome

Name: Scotiabank Saddledome
Address: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary Alberta, Calgary, CA
Telephone: 4037773694

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Scotiabank Saddledome is a multipurpose indoor arena in Stampede Park, southeast of downtown Calgary, named for its saddle-shaped roof.

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Why go

The pillar-free roof gives every seat an unobstructed view.
Home to the Calgary Flames, Hitmen, Roughnecks and Wranglers.
Hosted hockey and figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Hosted Flames Stanley Cup Finals series in 1986, 1989 and 2004.

The hall

Hockey and lacrosse capacity: 19,289 Capacity varies by event setup.

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12,000 square
The roof covers 12,000 square metres and is 60 centimetres thick.
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1987
The arena appeared on Time magazine’s cover on September 27, 1987.
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1983
The Moody Blues played its first concert on November 25, 1983, with Stevie Ray Vaughan opening.
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11 times
Rod Stewart has performed here 11 times, more than any other act.
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It was North America’s first arena designed for the wider international ice surface.
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History

The arena hosted the 1985 NHL All-Star Game, the 2000 NHL entry draft and the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships.

1981–1983Designed by Graham McCourt Architects, the arena was built from 1981 to 1983.
1983It opened as Olympic Saddledome on October 15, with a Flames–Oilers game.
1994–1995Renovations added luxury suites, a club section, a restaurant and a parkade. The arena reopened on October 25, 1995.
2013Flooding damaged the arena. It reopened with an Eagles concert on September 11, followed by a Flames preseason game on September 14.
2024A new scoreboard introduced four large displays and a halo ring.

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2027–28 season, plannedScotia Place, under construction to the north, is scheduled to replace the arena.

Facilities

Parking Accessible parking is available in Lots 2, 3, 8, 10, 20, Saddledome Lot A and Remington lot north of 11 Ave S.E. Construction may limit parking.

How to get there

Car555 Saddledome Rise SE. Construction is restricting vehicle and pedestrian access and may limit parking.
TrainTake the CTrain to Victoria Park/Stampede station, parallel to Macleod Trail.
BusBus routes 10, 17, 24, 69 and 300 serve the venue.
CarVehicle access is from the north via 5th Street East or Olympic Way.
ParkingVisitors without venue parking permits are advised to use public transit or off-site downtown parking. Platform Parkade and Remington Lot are a short walk away via 4 St S.E./Stampede Trail.
CarPick-up and drop-off are available at Stampede Trail West Plaza, between the venue and BMO Centre. Taxi and rideshare pickup points are also on 17th Ave Extensions.

Accessibility

Step-free entry The Northeast Barrier Free entrance leads directly to the main public concourse and west elevator, serving sections 201–228.
Lift Dutton’s Lounge Entrance and the North entrance lead to the Club level and north elevator.

Sources: Scotiabank Saddledome - Wikipedia · Calgary/City Centre - Wikivoyage (see) · Home - Scotiabank Saddledome · Getting Here - Scotiabank Saddledome · Scotiabank Saddledome - Wikipedia · Scotiabank Saddledome - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where

555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary Alberta

Website: scotiabanksaddledome.com/
Phone: 4037773694

Questions and answers

What else takes place at Scotiabank Saddledome?

Concerts, conferences, sporting championships and Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events take place here.

Which entrance should I use for Saddleroom Grill at Scotiabank Saddledome?

Use the TELUS Club Entrance or enter through Dutton’s Original 16 Lounge.

What is the Crowchild Classic at Scotiabank Saddledome?

It is an annual hockey rivalry game between the Calgary Dinos and Mount Royal Cougars.

When did Scotiabank Saddledome get its name?

Scotiabank bought the arena’s naming rights in October 2010.

How extensive were Scotiabank Saddledome’s 2013 flood repairs?

A six-month repair project was condensed into two months, involving an estimated 650,000 work hours.

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