Visiting Scotiabank Arena as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to Scotiabank Arena as an away fan?

Fly into Toronto Pearson (YYZ), and take the UP Express train straight to Union Station — right next to the arena — in about 25 minutes. It's an international trip, so bring your passport and allow time for customs. Once downtown, the arena is walkable and on transit.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Raptors game at Scotiabank Arena?

Downtown Toronto puts you within walking distance of the arena and the city's dining and nightlife — the ideal base. Staying near Union Station or the Entertainment District keeps everything walkable on game night.

Q: Where do visiting fans sit at Scotiabank Arena?

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout, and it gets loud. Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Raptors crowds are passionate but friendly to visiting fans.

Q: What food should you get at Scotiabank Arena, and what should you bring?

Toronto is a great, diverse food city — expect strong options inside and all around the arena. Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at Scotiabank Arena?

The Entertainment District, steps from the arena, is the pregame — bars and restaurants everywhere, plus the Union Station area. Grab food and drinks nearby, then walk over — it's all right there downtown.

Q: Is Scotiabank Arena friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Bring your passport — it's an international trip — and take the UP Express to Union Station by the arena. Note Canadian dollars and currency exchange. Stay downtown and walk, and enjoy a passionate but friendly crowd. A great, walkable away trip in a world-class city.

Scotiabank Arena · 40 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

★ A downtown arena by Union Station — bring your passport

Scotiabank Arena sits in downtown Toronto, right beside Union Station, in the thick of the city's bars, restaurants, and hotels. Home to the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) — the NBA's only team outside the US — it's transit-easy and walkable. Just remember it's an international trip. Here's how to do a Raptors or Maple Leafs road trip right.

Getting There

Fly into Toronto Pearson (YYZ), and take the UP Express train straight to Union Station — right next to the arena — in about 25 minutes.

It's an international trip, so bring your passport and allow time for customs. Once downtown, the arena is walkable and on transit.

Where to Stay

Downtown Toronto puts you within walking distance of the arena and the city's dining and nightlife — the ideal base.

Staying near Union Station or the Entertainment District keeps everything walkable on game night.

Parking & When to Arrive

Driving downtown is a hassle and parking is pricey, so most fans take transit or walk — the arena is beside Union Station.

Arrive early to enjoy the Entertainment District and Union Station area — walkable bars and restaurants right by the arena. Remember prices are in Canadian dollars.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout, and it gets loud.

Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Raptors crowds are passionate but friendly to visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

Toronto is a great, diverse food city — expect strong options inside and all around the arena.

Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

The Pregame Scene

The Entertainment District, steps from the arena, is the pregame — bars and restaurants everywhere, plus the Union Station area.

Grab food and drinks nearby, then walk over — it's all right there downtown.

Insider Tips

Bring your passport — it's an international trip — and take the UP Express to Union Station by the arena. Note Canadian dollars and currency exchange.

Stay downtown and walk, and enjoy a passionate but friendly crowd. A great, walkable away trip in a world-class city.

Plan & Book

Build your Scotiabank Arena trip

Choose each piece — flights into YYZ, a hotel in downtown Toronto near Union Station, Raptors tickets, and a rental car only if you want it (transit and walking cover everything). Remember it's an international trip. It adds to your trip below. Nothing books until you're ready.