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From Atlanta to the 1989 Stanley Cup
The Calgary Flames play home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Stampede Park, and the NHL regular season runs from October into April. The franchise began in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames and moved to Calgary in 1980. It spent three seasons at the Stampede Corral before moving into the Saddledome in 1983, and a new arena, Scotia Place, is scheduled to open next door for the 2027–28 season.
Calgary has reached the Stanley Cup Final three times:
- 1986. A loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
- 1989. A rematch with Montreal and the franchise's only Cup. Defenseman Al MacInnis won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
- 2004. A seven-game loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Flames play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference and are owned by Calgary Sports and Entertainment. Retired numbers include No. 9 Lanny McDonald, No. 12 Jarome Iginla, No. 30 Mike Vernon and No. 34 Miikka Kiprusoff.
Where to sit in the Saddledome
The Saddledome opened on October 15, 1983, and seats 19,289 for hockey. Its reverse hyperbolic paraboloid roof (the saddle shape that gives the building its name) was designed to leave every seat free of support pillars. The arena publishes three seating tiers: the main concourse level (sections 101–114 and the 200 sections), the TELUS Club Level (sections 115–122, with in-seat service and club access) and the Press Level (an upper ring above the 200 sections, reached by stairs).
- Lower bowl along the sideline. The best hockey view. Middle rows sit high enough to see over the glass and follow plays across the full sheet.
- TELUS Club Level. Sections 115–122 combine strong sightlines with premium service. A good fit for a client night.
- Ends and corners. Usually less expensive than the sideline. Choose the end where the Flames shoot twice (the first and third periods) for more home-team chances; the attacking end is easy to confirm in warmups.
- The 200 sections. The value tier for a full-rink view. Low rows near center ice are the pick.
- Press Level. The least expensive seats, and the ones to think twice about. The saddle roof slopes down over the top rows, the hanging gondola blocks views of the overhead videoboard, and the walk up is long with fewer restrooms and concessions nearby. Row 5, just behind the Press Level walkway, can have standing fans in the way during play.
Goal judge seats, a premium product behind the nets with club access and included food and drink, are the novelty pick for a special occasion.
The season and the games that sell first
The NHL preseason runs in September, the 82-game regular season runs from early October to mid-April, and the playoffs run from April into June. A few games stand out every year in Calgary:
- Edmonton Oilers. The Battle of Alberta is the provincial rivalry, and it is usually the hardest home ticket of the regular season.
- Original Six visitors. Montreal, Toronto and the other Original Six clubs bring large followings across Canada.
- Saturday nights and holidays. Weekend games and dates around the winter holidays draw extra demand.
- The Saddledome finale. The final regular-season game at the Saddledome is scheduled for April 10, 2027. Expect that date, and the last weeks of the building, to draw collectors and longtime fans.
Weeknight games against U.S.-based Eastern Conference teams are the most reliable way to find a lower-bowl seat.
Getting to Stampede Park and through the doors
- CTrain. Victoria Park/Stampede station serves the arena. It sits just outside downtown's free-fare zone, so you need a valid fare, and the walk from the platform runs through a long indoor tunnel and then an outdoor one.
- Driving. A parkade next to the arena and surface lots around Stampede Park handle event parking. Vehicle access comes from 5th Street East or Olympic Way.
- Doors. Doors open 90 minutes before puck drop for Flames games.
- Express entry. The arena uses color-coded doors: Green Express for guests with no bags, Yellow for small bags and Red for X-ray screening of larger bags.
As of the 2025–26 season, small bags must fit within roughly 14 by 14 by 6 inches, and anything larger, including backpacks, must go back to the car or through X-ray screening. The arena lists cashless payment for purchases inside. Check the venue's current policy on the Saddledome site before you go.
Every order on GoodSeats comes with guaranteed entry, so a scanning problem at the door is covered.
The C of Red and the Red Mile
The C of Red, a crowd dressed head to toe in red, began during the 1986 playoffs against Edmonton and remains the look of a Flames home crowd. Wear red and you will blend in.
During the 2004 run to the Final, up to 35,000 fans filled the 17th Avenue SW entertainment district after games, and the street became known as the Red Mile. It is still the natural place to go for dinner before a game or to celebrate after one. Downtown's 8th Avenue SW has more brewpubs and restaurants, and the CTrain makes it easy to eat downtown and ride to the arena.
The Saddledome years and the move to Scotia Place
- 1983. The Saddledome opens with a Flames game against Edmonton on October 15.
- 1988. The arena hosts ice hockey and figure skating at the Calgary Winter Olympics.
- 1989. The Flames beat Montreal for the Stanley Cup.
- 2013. Flooding badly damages the event level, and crews complete repairs in about two months to reopen for the 2013–14 season.
- 2024. Ground is broken on July 22 for Scotia Place in the Victoria Park area beside the Saddledome.
- 2027. Scotia Place, planned at about 18,400 seats for hockey with an inverted bowl design, is scheduled to open before the 2027–28 season.
Schedules and arena updates are on the Flames' official site.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Calgary Flames play?
The Flames play at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Stampede Park, Calgary. It opened in 1983 and seats 19,289 for hockey.
When will the Flames move to Scotia Place?
Scotia Place is scheduled to open before the 2027-28 NHL season, and the final regular-season game at the Saddledome is set for April 10, 2027. Construction schedules can shift, so check for updates.
Are Press Level seats at the Saddledome worth it?
They are the least expensive seats, but the sloping roof, the gondola and the long climb limit the experience. Low rows of the 200 sections near center ice are usually a better choice.
How do I take transit to a Flames game?
Take the CTrain to Victoria Park/Stampede station. It is outside the free-fare zone, so buy a fare before you ride.
Have the Flames won the Stanley Cup?
Yes, once, in 1989 against the Montreal Canadiens. Calgary also reached the Final in 1986 and 2004.