MLSE is investing over $350 million into Scotiabank Arena in a multi-phased renovation to further enhance the fan experience at the world-class sports and entertainment venue
Ahead of the venue’s 25th anniversary celebration in February, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced today the Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination project, an investment of more than $350 million to further enhance the best-in-class sports and entertainment destination for the future. The comprehensive multi-phase renovations will feature capital improvements to almost all areas within the venue including concourses, suites, premium clubs, retail spaces, food and beverage offerings, state-of-the-art technological innovations and more.
Full renovation of the 100 Level concourse with a new contemporary and fan-friendly design. The concourse design will be dynamic with screens, beacons and hubs that transform to fit the look, feel and energy of the event within it.
Modernized concession stands, transforming eight kiosks into grab & go style markets. The frictionless experience will be complemented with traditional counter service enabling fans to transact faster, spend less time waiting in lines and more time enjoying the event. These markets will feature fresh local food offerings representing the rich diversity of the city alongside arena staples and favourites.
The expansion of Real Sports Apparel with an additional retail store on the 100 Level concourse for an extended sports merchandise and fan shopping experience.
The Molson Brewhouse in the south 100 level concourse will feature the historic postal building windows as a breathtaking backdrop and enhanced LED lighting.
An all-new Tunnel Club on Event Level where members become part of the action as they get an exclusive up-close view of players entering the bowl from the locker room while they dine in Scotiabank Arena’s newest premium restaurant. This club will feature high-end design and finishes steps away from their seats.
Refreshed Hot Stove restaurant on the 200 Level including a new dedicated entrance from the second floor of the Galleria directly into the steakhouse’s front lounge. Hot Stove offers a contemporary steakhouse design that seamlessly blends with its historic charm and is open to all ticket holders for pre-event and event dining.
An all-new Mastercard Lounge - a first-of-its-kind shared members space overlooking the bowl from the south-west corner of the 200 Level with a premium viewing and dining experience. The Mastercard Lounge taps into the fans’ desire to push the traditional boundaries of the viewing experience and integrates Mastercard’s multisensory strategy by engaging fans’ senses for a heightened game viewing experience. The space features a modern ambiance as well as all-inclusive dining and an interactive Chef’s Table, inspired by a daily menu of Canada’s most premium ingredients created by Michelin Star trained chefs.
A complete floor to ceiling remodel of all Mastercard Executive Suites with new high-end finishes, stone accents, enhanced in-suite technology, convertible accessible seating as well as vaulted ceilings to expand the viewing area of the bowl.
Recognizing Toronto as a hub for arts and culture, the Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination project looked to reflect this within the venue in the heart of the city with a one-of-a-kind museum-quality art collection. The collection showcases sport, music, and history telling the story of the rich diversity of Canada. It features 76 commissioned art pieces to date, ranging from photography to mixed media, created by 34 artists representing diverse communities.
The addition of two concession marketplaces with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Scotiabank Arena is one of the first Canadian venues with this technology—and the first in Canada to offer two concessions with the technology—which was developed using artificial intelligence including generative AI, as well as computer vision and deep learning techniques. Grains and Greens (100 Level) and Molson Market (300 Level) have eliminated checkout lines for an effortless experience. Fans enter the marketplaces using their credit card at the entry gate, and the technology detects what fans take from or return to the shelves and creates a virtual shopping session. When fans complete their shopping experience, they leave the store without waiting in line. Their payment of choice is automatically charged.