Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main Scotiabank Arena guide.
How the Scotiabank Arena map is oriented
Scotiabank Arena's seating chart makes sense once you anchor it to the streets around it. On the arena's own maps, Union Station and Front Street sit along the north side, Lakeshore Boulevard along the south, Bay Street at the east end and Maple Leaf Square at the west end. The rink or court runs east to west, so the long sidelines face north and south and the ends face Bay Street and Maple Leaf Square.
Both public bowls are numbered the same way. Section 101 sits in the northeast corner, and numbers climb clockwise: down the east end (102 and 103), across the south sideline (105 through 111), around the west end (112 through 115) and back along the north sideline (116 through 122). The 300 level follows the same pattern from 301 in the northeast to 324. The two center sections on each side, 108 on the south and 119 on the north, line up with center ice and center court; directly above them, 309 and 321 do the same on the 300 level.
- 100 level: sections 101–122, plus wheelchair platforms 105A and 116A.
- 200 level: suites ringing the building between the bowls, with the Mastercard Lounge in the southwest corner.
- 300 level: sections 301–324, the upper bowl.
- 400, 500 and 600 levels: suites and hospitality areas stacked at the east and west ends; 401–408 is a west-end area used for hockey.
- Gondolas 1 through 6: boxes hung over the north side, above Gate 1.
The arena's published maps (hockey, basketball and a west-end-stage concert layout) show these numbers, and A View From My Seat's section directory lists the same ranges.
The 100 level, section by section
The lower bowl wraps the ice in 22 sections. They fall into three groups:
- Sidelines: 106–110 on the south side and 117–121 on the north side. These are the most expensive non-premium seats in the building, and center sections 108 and 119 are the top of that range.
- Corners: 101, 104, 105, 111, 112, 115, 116 and 122. Corner seats show the play coming toward you and are a good compromise between price and view.
- Ends: 102 and 103 at the Bay Street end, 113 and 114 at the Maple Leaf Square end.
On the hockey map, the team benches sit in front of the north sideline, across sections 118 through 121, and the penalty boxes sit opposite, in front of section 108. That makes the north side the place to watch players and coaches up close; the south side faces the benches, so you see both teams' benches and the full sheet without anyone standing in your line of sight.
The arena's ScotiaClub is marked on the east side behind sections 101 through 104, and the Mastercard Lounge sits behind the southwest corner, near sections 111 and 112.
The 300 level: steeper, cheaper and better for hockey than it looks
The upper bowl, 301 through 324, mirrors the lower bowl. Sidelines are 307–311 on the south and 319–323 on the north, with 309 and 321 at center. The ends are 302–304 at the Bay Street end and 314–316 at the Maple Leaf Square end, and the remaining sections fill the corners.
Hockey watches well from height: you see line changes, defensive gaps and plays forming in a way the first rows of the lower bowl cannot. The front rows of the 300-level sidelines are the value choice for Leafs games. For basketball, the same seats are still useful if they are near center court, but corner and end sections on this level feel far from the floor, since a basketball court is much smaller than a rink.
The gondolas hang over the north side between the 300 level and the roof. They are private boxes sold separately, not general seating.
Hockey vs. basketball: how the floor changes
Maple Leafs games
For hockey, the dasher boards and glass set the rules. The first rows of the 100 level look through the glass, which bends the view of the far side of the rink. Sitting 10 or more rows up on a sideline clears the glass and still feels close. In the corners and ends, height matters even more, since a low end seat makes the far end of the rink look small. The Leafs shoot twice at one end of the ice, and fans who want to watch their team attack in two of three periods should check the game-day map for that end, since it is not marked on the arena's published chart.
Raptors games
The basketball map pulls the floor in. Courtside rows sit directly on the floor along both sidelines and both baselines, in front of the 100-level sections. The center sections, 108 and 119, again give the best view. Because the court is shorter than the rink, the end sections behind the baskets (102, 103, 113 and 114) sit farther from the action than they would for hockey and look through the backboard. For basketball, a sideline seat in the 300 level near center court often beats a low end seat in the 100 level.
End-stage concerts: the west end closes
The arena's standard concert map puts the stage at the west end, in front of Maple Leaf Square, with the floor running east toward Bay Street. That layout changes the chart in predictable ways:
- Closed behind the stage: sections 112 through 115, most of the 313 through 317 run, the west-end 400, 500 and 600 levels and the suites behind the stage are blocked on the concert map.
- Side-stage sections: 111 and 116 are cut back next to the stage, and 312 and 318 are partly open. These are the most angled seats still sold, with a close but sideways view, and some of them can lose part of the stage, the screens or the production behind the speaker stacks.
- The sweet spot: 117, 118, 109 and 110, the sideline sections nearest the stage, combine closeness with a clear angle. Moving toward 106–108 and 119–121 trades closeness for a straighter view.
- Head-on: 101 through 104 and 302 through 305 at the Bay Street end face the stage directly across the floor. They are the farthest seats from the stage but show the full production, lighting and screens the way the designers intended.
The floor itself is flat, so a seat a few rows up on the 100-level sideline often sees more than a floor spot far back. Center-stage and in-the-round shows use different maps, and every concert map is set by the tour, so confirm the layout at purchase.
Accessible platforms and getting to your seat
The arena's published maps mark four wheelchair-accessible platforms: 105A in the southeast corner and 116A in the northwest corner of the 100 level, and 309A and 319A in the 300 level, at center on the south side and at the west end of the north side. Accessible entrances are marked at the Scotiabank premium entrances on the northeast side and at Gate 4 on the southeast side.
The arena does not publish a section-by-section accessible seating list online. Its accessibility page directs fans with questions to Fan Services at (416) 815-5982, and that call is the reliable way to confirm companion seating and the best entrance for your section. Check the arena's seating maps for the configuration of your event, since the arena has an ongoing renovation that can affect concourses and seating from season to season.
Frequently asked questions
Which sections are center ice at Scotiabank Arena?
Sections 108 on the south sideline and 119 on the north sideline line up with center ice and center court on the arena's maps. In the upper bowl, 309 and 321 are the matching center sections.
Which side are the benches on for Maple Leafs games?
The arena's hockey map shows the team benches along the north sideline, in front of sections 118 to 121. The penalty boxes are across the ice, in front of section 108.
What are the best seats for a concert at Scotiabank Arena?
With the usual west-end stage, the 100-level sideline sections nearest the stage, 109, 110, 117 and 118, give the best mix of distance and angle. Sections 112 to 115 are behind the stage and closed.
Are the 300-level seats worth it at Scotiabank Arena?
For hockey, the front rows of the 300-level sidelines, around 307 to 311 and 319 to 323, are a strong value because height helps you read the play. For basketball, stay near center court on that level.
Where is accessible seating at Scotiabank Arena?
The arena's maps show wheelchair platforms at 105A and 116A on the 100 level and 309A and 319A on the 300 level. Call Fan Services at (416) 815-5982 to confirm companion seats and entrances.
What are the gondolas at Scotiabank Arena?
Gondolas 1 through 6 are private boxes hung over the north side of the arena above Gate 1, sold separately from regular seats.
