Getting There
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Driving
Directions
From the east: Take the Gardiner Expressway westbound to the Spadina Avenue exit, head south to Bremner Boulevard. From the west: Take the Gardiner Expressway eastbound to the York/Bay exit. From the north: Take the Don Valley Parkway south to the Gardiner Expressway.
Details
Parking is in underground garages. There are no surface lots.
Public Transit
Directions
Union Station is steps from Scotiabank Arena. TTC subway (Line 1 Yonge-University) $3.35 CAD. GO Transit commuter trains from all GTA suburbs.
Details
VIA Rail inter-city. PATH underground walkway connects from Financial District hotels. Streetcar routes on Queens Quay and Spadina also nearby.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Bremner Boulevard near the main entrance. Post-game pickup takes 10-15 minutes due to traffic.
Details
Walk north toward Front Street for a faster pickup spot.
Travel
Overview
Scotiabank Arena sits on Toronto's waterfront near Union Station, surrounded by the Financial District and Entertainment District. Union Station, the city's main transit hub, is a 5-minute walk away, connected via the underground PATH system. GO Transit from the suburbs, the TTC subway, and the UP Express from Pearson Airport all terminate at Union Station. The PATH is especially valuable in winter, letting you walk from transit to the arena entirely indoors.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Union Station to the arena via the PATH is entirely indoors, essential in Toronto winters.”
“The TTC subway to Union Station is the best option. $3.35 CAD each way with a PRESTO card.”
“GO Transit from the suburbs (Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton) terminates at Union Station.”
“If flying in, the UP Express from Pearson Airport to Union Station takes 25 minutes ($12.35 CAD).”
“Do not drive downtown on game nights, the Gardiner Expressway and downtown streets are heavily congested.”
“If staying downtown, walk. The Entertainment District, Financial District, and most hotels are within 15 minutes.”