Coca-Cola Coliseum

Coca-Cola Coliseum is a historic indoor arena in Toronto, Canada, managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. It hosts major sporting and entertainment events, including ice hockey, basketball, equestrian competitions, and gymnastics. Visitors looking for a toronto tennis court can also explore other sports facilities in the city, as tennis is not among the arena’s main activities.

Key Features & Amenities

• Parking: There are over 5,000 parking spaces at Exhibition Place — home to the Coliseum.
• Seating and Seating Capacity: For hockey games, the capacity is approximately 8,100.
• Wheelchair-accessible Seating: There are sections with wheelchair-accessible seating (“A” after the section number: e.g., 117A).
• Washrooms: There are public restrooms on various levels of the building — including both regular and accessible restrooms.
• Water fountain: There is a water fountain behind section 113.
• Accessibility: The venue is “accessible,” including ramps, elevators at the entrance, and wheelchair facilities.
• Concessions / Merchandise stands: During events, there are food/drink stands and often a snack or souvenir station.

Programs & Activities

• Toronto Marlies — A hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) that plays its home games at the Coliseum.
• Toronto Sceptres — A women's hockey team in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL); the team has chosen the Coliseum as its home arena for the 2024–25 season.
• Ice Rentals / Free Skating — The Coliseum offers an ice rental option, meaning individuals or groups can "rent the ice" for a set period of time and skate or play recreational hockey.
• Special and Live Events — Concerts, Shows, Entertainment, and Cultural Programs — In addition to sporting events, the Coliseum also hosts live concerts and performances.
• Private, Corporate, or Party Rentals — The Coliseum offers space for parties, corporate, or private events on the ice or on the floor.

How to book

1. Visit the “Book An Event” page on the Coliseum website.
2. Select the booking type: for example, “Ice Rentals,” “Private/Corporate Events,” or “Concerts & Live Events/Arena Rental.”
3. Complete the Booking/Promoter Application — For public or private events, you must complete the application form and submit it to the designated email address e.g., coliseumrentals[at]MLSE[dot]com
4. After reviewing the request, if the date and conditions are available, the date will be temporarily “held.” A contract and deposit are then required to confirm the reservation.
5. For Ice Rental — a one-hour reservation — amenities include two locker rooms with showers, two hockey goals, and the use of a score clock.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

• Full address: 45 Manitoba Drive, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
• Closest train/railway station: Exhibition station on the GO Transit Lakeshore West train line — a few minutes' walk from the Coliseum.
• You can also get there by tram or city bus via the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) fleet: specifically tram 509 Harbourfront (from Union) or tram 511 Bathurst or bus 29 Dufferin to the "Exhibition / Dufferin Gate Loop" stop, then walk to the Coliseum.
• If you're coming by car: There is parking — the 5,000+ parking lot at various locations at Exhibition Place. However, parking may be limited on major event days; the venue recommends using public transportation whenever possible.
• Opening hours: Usually open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Main Phone: (416) 815-5982
• Public/Office Phone: (416) 263-3900
• Fax: (416) 263-3901

FAQs

Does the Coliseum accept cash?

No — The Coliseum is completely “cashless”; only credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, etc.) are accepted.

Can I bring water or drinks?

No — No outside food or drinks are allowed; only drinks/food sold on site are allowed.