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Scotiabank Arena seat picks at a glance
For most events at Scotiabank Arena, the strongest seats are on the sidelines near sections 108 and 119, which sit at center ice and center court. For hockey on a budget, the front rows of the 300-level sidelines are the smart buy. For a concert with the usual west-end stage, aim for 109, 110, 117 or 118, the lower sidelines closest to the stage.
- Closest good view, any event: lower sidelines, 106–110 and 117–121.
- Best value for Leafs games: first rows of 307–311 and 319–323.
- Best concert angle: 109, 110, 117 and 118.
- Weakest for basketball: low rows behind the baskets in 102, 103, 113 and 114.
The rest of this guide explains why, level by level.
Getting your bearings: streets, ends and clockwise numbering
The arena's own maps orient the building to the streets outside. Union Station and Front Street run along the north side, Lakeshore Boulevard along the south, Bay Street at the east end and Maple Leaf Square at the west end. The ice or court runs east to west, so the long sides face north and south.
Numbering starts at section 101 in the northeast corner and climbs clockwise. In practice that means:
- East end (Bay Street): 102 and 103.
- South sideline: 105 through 111, with 108 at center.
- West end (Maple Leaf Square): 112 through 115.
- North sideline: 116 through 122, with 119 at center.
The upper bowl repeats the pattern, from 301 in the northeast corner around to 324, with 309 and 321 as the center sections. Between the two bowls, the 200 level is a ring of suites, with the Mastercard Lounge in the southwest corner. The 400, 500 and 600 levels hold suites and hospitality spaces at the two ends; 401–408 is a west-end area used for hockey. Six gondolas, which are private boxes, hang above the north side over Gate 1. These ranges come from the arena's published hockey, basketball and concert maps and match the section directory on A View From My Seat.
Lower bowl: sidelines, corners and ends
The 100 level has 22 sections, and they sort into three tiers of view.
Sidelines
Sections 106–110 on the south and 117–121 on the north are the prime non-premium seats, with 108 and 119 at the top of that list. On the hockey map, the team benches sit in front of the north sideline, across 118 to 121, while the penalty boxes sit opposite, in front of 108. North-side seats put you beside the players and coaches; south-side seats look across at both benches with the full rink in front of you and no one standing in your way.
Corners
Sections 101, 104, 105, 111, 112, 115, 116 and 122 sit at the diagonals. You watch play move toward you and away from you, and these seats usually cost less than the sidelines for a view that holds up well.
Ends
Sections 102 and 103 face the Bay Street end and 113 and 114 face the Maple Leaf Square end. The ScotiaClub is marked behind 101 through 104 on the east side.
Upper bowl and the boxes above it
The 300 level runs from 301 to 324 and copies the lower bowl's layout. The sidelines are 307–311 on the south and 319–323 on the north. The end blocks are 302–304 facing Bay Street and 314–316 facing Maple Leaf Square, and the rest are corners.
Do not dismiss the 300 level for hockey. From up here you see line changes, gaps in coverage and set plays developing, details that are hard to read from row 3 behind the glass. The front rows of the sideline sections are where that advantage is strongest.
Basketball is different. A court is much smaller than a rink, so 300-level corners and ends feel distant from the floor. If you buy upstairs for a Raptors game, stay near 309 or 321.
The gondolas above the north side are sold as private boxes, not as individual seats, and are separate from the general seating map.
Leafs nights vs. Raptors nights
Hockey
The glass shapes every low seat. The front rows of the lower bowl look through it, which distorts the far side of the rink. About 10 rows up on a sideline, you clear the glass and still feel close. In the corners and ends, height matters even more: a low end seat makes the far half of the ice look tiny. The Leafs shoot twice at one end, but the arena's published chart does not mark which end, so check the game-night information if attacking-zone seats matter to you.
Basketball
The basketball map adds courtside rows directly on the floor along both sidelines and both baselines, in front of the 100-level sections. Sections 108 and 119 are again the reference seats. Because the court is shorter than the rink, seats behind the baskets in 102, 103, 113 and 114 sit farther from play than they would for hockey and look through the backboard. A center-court seat in the 300 level often shows the game better than a low baseline seat downstairs.
Concerts with the stage at the west end
The arena's standard concert map sets the stage at the west end, in front of Maple Leaf Square, with the flat floor running toward Bay Street. Here is what that does to the chart:
- Closed: 112 through 115 behind the stage, most of the 313–317 run, the west-end 400, 500 and 600 levels and the suites behind the stage.
- Partial: 111 and 116 are trimmed next to the stage, and 312 and 318 are partly open. These are the sharpest angles still on sale, and speaker stacks or production gear can hide part of the stage or the screens. Skip them unless close matters more than complete.
- Best balance: 109, 110, 117 and 118 pair proximity with a clean angle. Sliding toward 106–108 or 119–121 straightens the view as the stage gets farther away.
- Straight on: 101–104 and 302–305 at the Bay Street end face the stage across the whole floor. They are the farthest seats from the performers but show the full lighting and screen design.
Because the floor is flat, a lower-bowl seat a few rows up often sees more than a floor spot near the back. Tours set their own maps, and center-stage or in-the-round shows use different layouts, so confirm the map for your date.
Wheelchair platforms and Fan Services
The arena's maps show four wheelchair-accessible platforms:
- 105A: southeast corner, 100 level.
- 116A: northwest corner, 100 level.
- 309A: center of the south side, 300 level.
- 319A: west end of the north side, 300 level.
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 post a full section-by-section list of accessible seats; its accessibility page points fans to Fan Services at (416) 815-5982 for companion seating and the best entrance for a given section. The building has been under a multi-phase renovation, so review the arena's seating maps for your event. Every Reserved Seat order is backed by a 100% guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is the north or south side better at Scotiabank Arena for hockey?
The north side, sections 118 to 121, sits behind the team benches for close views of players and coaches. The south side faces both benches and gives an unobstructed look at the full rink.
Which sections are closed for a west-end stage concert?
On the arena's concert map, sections 112 to 115 and most of 313 to 317 are behind the stage and closed, along with the west-end upper levels. Sections 111, 116, 312 and 318 are partly open.
Are 300-level seats a good buy for Leafs games?
Yes, especially the front rows of 307 to 311 and 319 to 323. The height lets you read the play as it develops, which many hockey fans prefer to a low seat behind the glass.
What is the center section at Scotiabank Arena?
Section 108 on the south side and 119 on the north side line up with center ice and center court. Upstairs, 309 and 321 are the matching sections.
How many wheelchair platforms does Scotiabank Arena have?
The published maps show four: 105A and 116A in the lower bowl, and 309A and 319A in the upper bowl. Fan Services at (416) 815-5982 can confirm companion seats.
Can I buy a single seat in a gondola?
The six gondolas over the north side are private boxes sold separately from the general seating map, not individual seats in the bowl.
