Toronto Raptors
Scotiabank Arena
Toronto, ON19,800 seats
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Arena policies change frequently. Always verify bag policy, parking, and ticket perks on the official team website before attending.
Last updated: April 2026
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Ticket & Access Perks
Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.
- Air Canada Executive Club seats (sections 101–122, lower bowl) include access to the Executive Club Lounge - all-inclusive food and beverage in the premier non-suite space in the building.
- The 200 Club (200-level midcourt) includes a dedicated Club Level restaurant with full table service - a genuine improvement over general concourse options for 3-hour comfort.
- Best 300-level seats are in rows 1–3 of sections 308, 309, and 310 - low-row midcourt upper bowl with clean sightlines. Significantly cheaper than lower bowl with a surprisingly good view.
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Entry & Logistics
Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.
- The main entrance is on Bay Street (south side, Gate 1 at Bay/Lake Shore intersection). Gate 3 (northwest, York Street) is faster for 100-level and many 200-level sections on sellout nights.
- Security may ask you to empty your water bottle on the way in - have an empty refillable bottle and fill it at the water fountains inside. Saves you the $8 arena water cost.
- Arrive 40 minutes before tip; Union Station connects via PATH directly to the arena basement - for GO Transit and TTC users, this means arriving without stepping outside, which is critical during Toronto winters.
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Parking & Transit
Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.
- Park at any GO Train station on the Lakeshore West line (Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville) and take the GO Train to Union Station - significantly cheaper than downtown parking and a stress-free arrival regardless of traffic.
- Toronto downtown parking is expensive - $30–$50 in the immediate area on game nights. Metro Toronto Convention Centre underground and Simcoe Place are the closest structures at $25–$35, accessed via the PATH.
- PATH underground walkway connects dozens of downtown parking garages to Scotiabank Arena - park in any downtown Toronto garage with PATH access and walk underground regardless of weather.
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Pregame Spots
Bars and restaurants near Scotiabank Arena worth hitting before tip-off.
