Scotiabank Arena Game Day Guide
Toronto Raptors · Toronto, ON
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Only small purses, clutches, and fanny packs smaller than 6.5 x 4.5 inches are permitted.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- A medically or otherwise necessary larger bag may be admitted after X-ray inspection at Gates 1, 3, or 5.
- Bag storage
A limited, first-come bag check in the Galleria across from Gate 1 accepts noncompliant small bags for $25.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- Capacity is limited, so the arena strongly recommends bringing only a permitted bag.
- Gate opening
General gates open one hour before tipoff for Raptors games.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- The Premium Entrance opens two hours before tipoff for suite and restaurant access.
- Mobile tickets
Raptors tickets are delivered digitally and can be accessed in the Raptors app, Ticketmaster, or an Apple or Android wallet.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- Print-at-home PDFs, ordinary paper printouts, and screenshots are not valid for entry; an official physical ticket issued by MLSE or Ticketmaster remains valid.
- Re-entry
No re-entry is permitted after a guest exits the arena gates.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- Prohibited items
The arena prohibits bottles and cans, coolers, poles and sticks, aerosols, weapons and pocket knives, fireworks, wheeled recreational devices, outside alcohol or food, illegal drugs, selfie sticks, large umbrellas, noisemakers, balloons, luggage, and noncompliant bags.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- For Raptors games, flashes and detachable camera lenses are prohibited, as are GoPros and selfie sticks. Review the event page because restrictions can change.
- First aid
Paramedics are stationed outside Sections 105A, 116A, 309A, and 319A.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- First aid kits are also at Fan Services at Gate 1 and outside Section 301 and at all fixed concession stands.
- Nursing and lactation
The Infant Feeding Room is on the 100 Level Concourse by Gate 1.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- For help with the room, visit the Level 100 Fan Services desk near Section 120.
- Family restrooms
Universal accessible washrooms are near Sections 103/104 and 114/115 on Level 100 and Sections 310/311 and 317/318 on Level 300.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- Men's and women's washrooms also have baby-changing tables.
- Tickets for children
Children 24 months and younger may enter without a ticket if they sit on an accompanying adult's lap; older children need a ticketed seat.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- The policy can vary for individual events.
- Guest services
Fan Services desks are on Level 100 at Gate 1 and Level 300 outside Section 301.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- During events, text your inquiry and seat location to 647-694-0454; during business hours call 416-815-5982.
- Service animals
Individually task-trained service animals may accompany fans in public areas, and the arena requires the fan and animal to use accessible seating.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- The venue may request documentation identifying the animal as a service animal.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking and electronic-cigarette use are prohibited throughout the arena, restaurants, suites, and lounges.
Applies to: Toronto Raptors games
- Leaving to smoke does not permit re-entry, and smoking inside can result in immediate ejection.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Scotiabank Arena, hour by hour.
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.
Tips & Fan Reports
Take the TTC to Union Station. It's a 5-minute walk to the arena, or use the underground PATH in winter.
PATH underground walkway connects directly from Financial District hotels. You never need to go outside in winter.
Maple Leaf Square (Jurassic Park) outside the arena has a huge screen for overflow viewing during big games.
Bring Canadian currency or use a credit card with no foreign transaction fees.
Jurassic Park (Maple Leaf Square) is an experience even without tickets, fans gather to watch on the giant screen.
Prices at Scotiabank Arena are in Canadian dollars - your USD goes about 30% further.
Weather
Scotiabank Arena is indoor, so these are the conditions for the parking lot and the walk in, not the seats.
Across the NBA season the warmest month is October, with an average high of 62°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 19°F. April is the wettest month at 4.1 inches and January the driest at 2.4 inches.
That January low ranks 3rd coldest of the 30 NBA venues, and April here ranks 14th wettest.
October
2.9 inchesDecember
2.7 inchesJanuary
2.4 inchesMarch
2.7 inchesApril
4.1 inchesToronto Raptors Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
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- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: General gates open one hour before tipoff for Raptors games.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Scotiabank Arena FAQ, bag-policy, customer-service, arrival, and mobile-ticket pages reviewed for Toronto Raptors game-day policies.