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Scotia Place: a street-level look at construction progress from late September 2026 (and an off-season snapshot)

Man, the summer went by too quickly, didn’t it? The Calgary Flames have already played their final two pre-season games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. They will hit the ice for their final home opener on Oct. 1 – that’s one…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Scotia Place: a street-level look at construction progress from late September 2026 (and an off-season snapshot)
Key Things to Know
  • Scotia Place is undergoing active construction to prepare for opening in 2027.
  • Glass installation has begun at the arena's southwest main entrance.
  • The Calgary Flames are entering their final 42 regular-season home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Construction is progressing rapidly at Scotia Place in Calgary as the Calgary Flames prepare for their final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The venue is being built one block north of the existing arena, with crews preparing the facility ahead of its planned opening for the 2027 season.

Key exterior developments include the installation of glass at the southwest main entrance, structural framing enclosing the northwest corner, and ongoing work on the northeast corner parkade and food hall entrance. Project lead Bob Hunter continues overseeing the development through the final stages of the exterior envelope.

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