LARGEST NHL ARENAS IN CANADA
Canada's seven NHL arenas ranked from largest to smallest hockey capacity.
Seven Canadian teams, seven very different buildings. From the cavernous bowl of Montréal's Bell Centre — the largest arena in the NHL — to the intimate, ear-splitting confines of Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre, Canada's NHL arenas are as distinct as the fan bases that pack them.
This ranking sorts all seven by hockey-configuration capacity: the number of seats sold for a standard game night. Size isn't everything — some of the loudest, most intimidating buildings in the league are also the smallest — but capacity tells you which rinks bring the biggest crowds.
Key Takeaways
- ›The Bell Centre in Montréal is the largest arena in the entire NHL.
- ›Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre is the smallest of the seven — and famously one of the loudest.
- ›All seven arenas sit downtown, anchoring their cities' entertainment districts.
- 121,105 seatsBell CentreMontréal, QC
- 219,800 seatsScotiabank ArenaToronto, ON
- 319,289 seatsScotiabank SaddledomeCalgary, AB
- 419,000 seatsScotia PlaceCalgary, AB
- 518,910 seatsRogers ArenaVancouver, BC
- 618,652 seatsCanadian Tire CentreOttawa, ON
- 718,347 seatsRogers PlaceEdmonton, AB
- 815,321 seatsCanada Life CentreWinnipeg, MB
Big or small, each of Canada's seven NHL arenas is a fortress. Tap any venue for its full history, seating guide, and defining moments.
Methodology: Hockey-configuration capacity only.
Frequently Asked
FAQ
- What is the largest NHL arena in Canada?
- The Bell Centre in Montréal is the largest NHL arena in Canada — and the largest in the entire league by hockey capacity.
- How many NHL arenas are there in Canada?
- Seven, one for each Canadian NHL team: Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
- What is the smallest NHL arena in Canada?
- Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre has the smallest hockey capacity of Canada's seven NHL arenas.
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