Why MLSE wanted better screen and dinner time for Maple Leafs fans at Scotiabank Arena

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) has completed the fourth phase of its $350-million renovation of Scotiabank Arena to enhance the fan experience. The project includes massive new digital signage in the Gate 1 Galleria, featuring 14 screens and 4,500 square feet of LED displays, designed to create an immersive arrival experience for Maple Leafs and Raptors fans entering near Union Station.

Because Scotiabank Arena cannot expand beyond its 19,000-seat hockey capacity, MLSE is maximizing internal space and amenities. Alongside the visual upgrades and private suite renovations, senior culinary director Chris Zielinski introduced 33 new in-house food items, aiming to offer higher value and diverse dining options to attendees.