Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa's largest arena and home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and Ottawa Black Bears (NLL). Originally opened in 1996, the venue seats over 18,600 for hockey and up to 20,500 for concerts. Located in Kanata, about 15 minutes west of downtown via Highway 417.
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About Canadian Tire Centre
Canadian Tire Centre is Ottawa's premier arena, home to the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and the Ottawa Black Bears (National Lacrosse League). The 18,600+ seat venue also hosts major concerts, touring shows, and sporting events throughout the year.
The arena opened on January 15, 1996, with a Bryan Adams concert. It has gone through several name changes — The Palladium (1996), Corel Centre (1996–2006), Scotiabank Place (2006–2013) — before becoming Canadian Tire Centre on July 1, 2013.
Events and Teams
Ottawa Senators (NHL)
The Senators have played here since opening night in 1996. The first NHL game was January 17, 1996 (Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators).
Ottawa Black Bears (NLL)
The Black Bears joined as the arena's lacrosse tenants in 2024.
Concerts and Shows
The arena hosts major touring artists in full and half-arena configurations. Capacity expands to 20,500 with floor seating for concerts.
Notable Events Hosted
- 2007 Stanley Cup Finals (Games 3 and 4)
- 2009 and 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- 2013 Women's World Hockey Championships
- Wayne Gretzky's final NHL game in Canada (1999)
Visitor Information
- Cashless venue — no cash accepted anywhere, including parking. Credit/debit only. Two cash-to-card machines available at Gate 1 and 200 Level
- Bag policy: Bags limited to 4" x 6" x 1.5" maximum
- No re-entry once you leave the building
- Parking: 9 lots surrounding the arena. General parking starts at ~$20. Pre-purchase via Ticketmaster or use the Indigo Neo app
- Restaurants: Bert's, LEGACY, Club CIBC, The Royal Oak, The Ledge, and more inside the arena
Getting There
- By Car: ~15 minutes from downtown via Highway 417 (Queensway) west, exit at Palladium Drive
- By Transit: OC Transpo Route 404 from Tunney's Pasture and Hurdman stations on event days (~27 min from Tunney's Pasture). Routes 405 and 406 provide additional event-day service
- Phone: 613-599-0100
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Upcoming Events
Professional Bull Riders
Sat, Jun 13
Bailey Zimmerman
Sat, Jun 20
"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC
Sun, Jul 26
Daniel Caesar
Wed, Aug 5
Zach Top
Fri, Aug 7
Deep Purple
Wed, Aug 19
Luke Bryan
Thu, Aug 27
Bring Me The Horizon
Fri, Oct 2
The Black Keys
Sat, Oct 17
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Fri, Oct 30
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