CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
Ottawa, Ontario
Also known as: The Palladium, Corel Centre, Scotiabank Place
Canadian Tire Centre is a indoor arena in Ottawa, ON known for ottawa's suburban nhl arena and the centre of the senators downtown-arena debate.
TICKETMASTER / UPCOMING EVENTS
Events & tickets
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HOME FIXTURES / TICKETMASTER
Team schedules
Upcoming home games for Canadian Tire Centre's teams. The feed is a selection of ticketed events, not a complete season calendar.
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Where It Is
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The Building
Overview
Canadian Tire Centre is the Ottawa Senators' long-time home in Kanata. Opened in 1996 as the Palladium, it later became Corel Centre, Scotiabank Place and Canadian Tire Centre. The venue is important not only for NHL history but for the ongoing Canadian sports-infrastructure debate around suburban arenas versus downtown event districts.
Canadian Tire Centre opened in 1996 as The Palladium and has hosted the Ottawa Senators ever since. Located in Kanata, 25 km west of Parliament Hill, it is the most suburban arena in the NHL.
A new downtown LeBreton Flats arena is in advanced planning, expected to open later this decade. Until then the building remains a busy concert and hockey venue, hosting playoff runs in 2007, 2017 and the 2017 NHL 100 Classic outdoor game adjacent on TD Place.
By the Numbers
Capacity Breakdown
18,000+ hockey; capacity has changed over time
- Hockey18,655
Capacity has been adjusted several times; use current season/source notes.
Source-Backed
Verified Facts
- Opened in January 1996 as the Palladium.
- Former names include Corel Centre and Scotiabank Place.
- Ottawa Senators have advanced downtown arena planning for LeBreton Flats, so this page should include a future-arena status note with date-stamped verification.
Through the Years
History & Timeline
- 1996Opens as The Palladium on January 17
- 2007Senators reach Stanley Cup Final (Games 3, 4, 5 here)
- 2013Renamed Canadian Tire Centre
- 2017Senators come within one OT goal of the Cup Final in Eastern Conference Final Game 7
Who Plays Here
Tenants
Current
- Ottawa Senators
Memorable Moments
Notable Events & Records
- 2007 Stanley Cup Final
- 2012 NHL All-Star Game
- World Junior Championship games
In the Bowl
Seating Guide
Bowl is conventional and uniformly excellent. Sportsnet Bar and Bell Sensplex Club level are the premium plays; 300-level corners are the value seats.
Game Day
Getting There
Suburban location off Highway 417 — driving is the default. Park & Ride options run from Eagleson Station. Plans for an LRT extension into Kanata are progressing.
Concessions
Food & Amenities
Beavertails, Stella Luna gelato, Big Rig brewery taps. Marshes Golf Club adjacent for pre-game.
Plan Your Visit
Visitor Policies
What to check before you go
- bag policy
- prohibited items
- camera/video rules
- mobile tickets
- cashless payments
- re-entry
- accessibility entrances
- transit and parking
- door times
- food and beverage
- family washrooms
- sensory/accessibility accommodations
Crowd Figures
Attendance Archive
No verified attendance entries in our archive yet for Canadian Tire Centre. We only publish crowd figures we can tie to a named source, so this section stays empty rather than showing estimates.
Going Deeper
Related Guides
- Understanding the numbersStadium Capacity vs Attendance: Why Figures Can DifferListed capacity, announced attendance and the number of people actually inside a Canadian stadium are three different figures. Here is how to read each one.
- Before you buyHow to Choose Seats at a Canadian Stadium or ArenaA practical framework for picking seats at Canadian venues: sport versus concert sightlines, accessible and companion seating, weather, and where to find the official seating plan.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canadian Tire Centre?
In Kanata, a western suburb of Ottawa, about 25 km from downtown.
Are the Senators getting a new arena?
Yes — a new downtown arena at LeBreton Flats is in planning, with an anticipated opening later this decade.
What was Canadian Tire Centre originally called?
It opened as the Palladium and was later known as Corel Centre and Scotiabank Place.
Are the Senators planning a new arena?
The Senators have pursued a future downtown arena district at LeBreton Flats, but Canadian Tire Centre remains their current home.
What leagues are associated with Canadian Tire Centre?
Canadian Tire Centre is associated with NHL, NLL.
What is the capacity of Canadian Tire Centre?
Canadian Tire Centre capacity should be read by event configuration: 18,000+ hockey; capacity has changed over time. Capacity has been adjusted several times; use current season/source notes.
When did Canadian Tire Centre open?
Canadian Tire Centre opened in 1996-01-15.
What teams play at Canadian Tire Centre?
Current or notable teams associated with Canadian Tire Centre include Ottawa Senators, Ottawa Black Bears.
Why is Canadian Tire Centre important?
Ottawa's suburban NHL arena and the centre of the Senators downtown-arena debate.
What should visitors check before going to Canadian Tire Centre?
Visitors should confirm current bag rules, mobile-ticket requirements, camera policies, accessibility entry, transit updates and event-specific restrictions on the official Canadian Tire Centre or ticket issuer page before attending. Policies can vary by event.
Research
Sources & Verification
Last verified May 20, 2026
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