Game Day Guide
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Scotiabank Arena.
Arrive in the Entertainment District
Take the TTC to Union Station or walk via the PATH. Explore the bars and restaurants along King Street West or Bremner Boulevard.
Pregame drinks
Real Sports Bar & Grill (attached to the arena), Loose Moose, or Jack Astor's are popular pregame spots. Expect big crowds.
Doors open
Enter Scotiabank Arena and watch warm-ups. Check out the championship banner and the Raptors team store.
Find your seat
The arena fills fast, Raptors games regularly sell out. Settle in and enjoy the pregame show.
Game time
Toronto crowds are electric. The 'We The North' chants shake the building. Games run about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for poutine and Canadian beers. Upper level has shorter lines.
Post-game scene
Maple Leaf Square stays packed after big wins. The King Street West bars keep the party going late.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
2.9 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
December
2.7 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
January
2.4 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
March
2.7 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
April
4.1 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.