Largest Basketball Arenas in Canada

By  Tim Scott , views , updated
Categories: General Urban Canada Americas
Dataset contains 17 data items (see table below).

Overview

Which is the largest basketball arena in Canada?
The largest basketball arena in Canada is Bell Centre of Quebec with a maximum seating capacity of 21,700 spectators.The seating capacities of the basketball arenas in Canada range from capacities of 3,000 spectators to 21,700 spectators, with the average basketball arena being able to host around 10,644.5 spectators.

 Compare Bell Centre with Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome)

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Provinces and cities with the most large-capacity basketball arenas
The province with the most large-capacity basketball arenas is Ontario,while the city with the most basketball arenas is Edmonton.

Most recent and oldest basketball arenas
The most recently opened basketball arena in Canada is Rogers Place of Alberta in 2016.The oldest basketball arena in Canada is Halifax Forum of Nova Scotia which opened in 1927.The average building ages of the basketball arenas in Canada is 33.5 years old, with the oldest being 95 years old.


Let's check out some of these largest basketball arenas in Canada.

Bell Centre.

Bell Centre is the largest indoor arena by capacity in Canada.

Bell Centre is an indoor arena in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which can house a full seating capacity of 21,700 spectators. Bell Centre was opened in the year 1996 (26 years of age).

Home of Montreal Canadiens, the indoor arenais a venue for sports events such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Bell Centre with Progressive Auto Sales Arena from Sarnia.

 Compare Bell Centre with Galt Arena Gardens from Cambridge.


Rogers Place.

Rogers Place is the 2nd largest indoor arena by capacity in Canada.

Rogers Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which can house a full seating capacity of 20,734 spectators. Rogers Place was opened in the year 2016 (6 years of age).

Home of Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings, the indoor arenais a venue for sports events such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Rogers Place with Steve Yzerman Arena from Ottawa.

 Compare Rogers Place with Sadlon Arena from Barrie.


Scotiabank Arena.

Scotiabank Arena is the 3rd largest indoor arena by capacity in Toronto, Ontario.

Scotiabank Arena is an indoor arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which can house a full seating capacity of 19,800 spectators. Scotiabank Arena was opened in the year 1999 (23 years of age).

The indoor arena hosts sports events for hockey and basketball. Scotiabank Arena is home to teams such as Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors

 

 Compare Scotiabank Arena with Rogers Place from Edmonton.

 Compare Scotiabank Arena with Varsity Arena from Toronto.


Rogers Arena.

Rogers Arena is the 2nd largest indoor arena by capacity in British Columbia.

Opened in 1995, Rogers Arena is a 27-year-old indoor arena, with a maximum capacity of 19,700 spectators. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The indoor arena is home to Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Warriors and is a venue for sports such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Rogers Arena with Mary Brown's Centre from St. John's.

 Compare Rogers Arena with Grant-Harvey Centre from Fredericton.


Scotiabank Saddledome.

Scotiabank Saddledome is the 2nd largest indoor arena by capacity in Calgary, Alberta.

Scotiabank Saddledome is an indoor arena located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Opened in the year 1983, Scotiabank Saddledome's building age is 39 years and has a seating capacity of up to 19,289 spectators.

Home to teams such as Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen and Calgary Roughnecks, the indoor arena hosts events for sports such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Scotiabank Saddledome with Aréna Marcel-Bédard from Beauport.

 Compare Scotiabank Saddledome with Winkler Arena from Winkler.


Scotiabank Centre.

Scotiabank Centre is the largest indoor arena by capacity in Nova Scotia.

Opened in 1978, Scotiabank Centre is a 44-year-old indoor arena, with a maximum capacity of 13,000 spectators. It is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The indoor arena is home to Halifax Hurricanes, Halifax Mooseheads and Halifax Thunderbirds and is a venue for sports such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Scotiabank Centre with R.J. Lalonde Arena from Bonnyville.

 Compare Scotiabank Centre with Sun Life Financial Arena from Waterloo.


WFCU Centre.

WFCU Centre is an indoor arena that can seat up to 8,000 spectators. Located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, WFCU Centre was opened in the year 2008 (14 years of age).

The indoor arena hosts sports events for hockey and basketball. WFCU Centre is home to teams such as Windsor Express and Windsor Spitfires

 

 Compare WFCU Centre with Nicola Valley Memorial Arena from Merritt.

 Compare WFCU Centre with Galt Arena Gardens from Cambridge.


Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium is an indoor arena located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Opened in the year 1950, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium's building age is 72 years and has a seating capacity of up to 7,800 spectators.

The indoor arena is home to KW Titans and Kitchener Rangers and is a venue for sports such as hockey and basketball.

 

 Compare Kitchener Memorial Auditorium with TD Station from Saint John.

 Compare Kitchener Memorial Auditorium with R.J. Lalonde Arena from Bonnyville.


Largest Sports Venues   Canada   |   Ontario   |   Alberta   |   British Columbia   |   Manitoba   |   New Brunswick   |   Quebec   |   Saskatchewan   |   Toronto   |   Calgary   |   Edmonton   |   Montreal   |   Ottawa   |   Winnipeg   |   Ontario
Largest Indoor Arenas   Canada   |   Alberta   |   British Columbia   |   New Brunswick   |   Ontario   |   Quebec   |   Saskatchewan   |   Toronto   |   Edmonton   |   Montreal
Largest Outdoor Stadiums   Canada   |   Alberta   |   British Columbia   |   Quebec
Largest Venues By Sport   Football   |   Soccer   |   Baseball   |   Ice Hockey   |   Basketball

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