Toronto Tempo
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
45 Manitoba Drive, Exhibition Place
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City
Toronto
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State
ON
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Venue name
Coca-Cola Coliseum
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Zip code
M6K 3C3
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Parking
Overview
Parking is available at Exhibition Place in multiple lots, with Lot 2 and Lot 852 being closest to Coca-Cola Coliseum. Event parking rates typically range from $15-$25 CAD. Pre-paid parking can be arranged through the Exhibition Place website. Accessible parking is available in all lots with valid permits.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From Pearson (YYZ), UP Express to Union Station, then GO Lakeshore West one stop to Exhibition, or 509 streetcar. Billy Bishop (YTZ) is a short ride east
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App
GO Transit app / gotransit.com; TTC app / ttc.ca; MLSE transit updates at access.mlse.com/transit-updates
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Best option
GO Lakeshore West train to Exhibition GO (fast from Union) or the 509/511 streetcar; transit is the venue's strongly recommended option given parking limits
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Bus routes
TTC 29 Dufferin bus (southbound from Dufferin/Wilson stations to Exhibition); streetcar 509 Harbourfront (from Union) and 511 Bathurst (from Bathurst station) serve the Exhibition Loop
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Fare
PRESTO card / contactless / mobile on both GO and TTC. GO info 1-888-GET-ON-GO (438-6646); TTC info 416-393-INFO (4636)
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Ferry
N/A — no ferry service to Exhibition Place (closest is the Toronto Islands ferry, unrelated)
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Nearest station
Exhibition GO Station (GO Transit, Lakeshore West line) at the north end of Exhibition Place; one stop west of Union Station. TTC streetcar loop (Exhibition Loop) also adjacent
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Overview
TTC 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars stop at Exhibition Loop directly outside the arena. GO Transit Exhibition Station is a 5-minute walk, with trains from Union Station on the Lakeshore West line. TTC fare: $3.35 CAD. Union Station is the central transit hub connecting to TTC subway, GO Transit trains, and VIA Rail.
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Rail lines
GO Transit Lakeshore West (and broader Lakeshore line); UP Express does not stop here directly. TTC subway access via transfer from Union/Bathurst/Dufferin stations
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Tips
Avoid driving during concurrent Exhibition Place events; Exhibition GO is one stop from Union making it quick from downtown. Streetcar replacement buses may operate on the 509/511 — check TTC before traveling
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Walking distance
Exhibition GO/TTC loop is a short walk (a few minutes) to the Coliseum on the Exhibition Place grounds
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Shuttles
Notes
No official Tempo game-day shuttle has been announced; public transit (GO/TTC) is the recommended option
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Overview
GO Transit special event shuttles may operate from Union Station during major events. Check the Tempo app for game-day shuttle schedules. The Exhibition Loop streetcar provides frequent service to and from the venue.
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Bicycles
Overview
Bike Share Toronto stations are located at Exhibition Place near the arena. Bike racks are available at multiple locations around Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Martin Goodman Trail along the waterfront provides a scenic bike route to Exhibition Place.
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Share cost
Bike Share Toronto standard single-trip/day/annual pricing (third-party; not venue-set)
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Share provider
Bike Share Toronto
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Share station
Bike Share Toronto stations serve Exhibition Place / Liberty Village area
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Tips
Liberty Village immediately north is bike-friendly; the Martin Goodman Trail along the waterfront connects to the area
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking (first-come, first-served) in Exhibition Place Lot 3, southwest of the building; avoid the Enercare Centre underground accessible lot (no elevator access for fans). Info 416-263-3646
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Assistive listening
Not offered — Coca-Cola Coliseum does not currently provide Assistive Listening Devices. Electrical outlets for charging equipment available at some accessible seats (check with Fan Services)
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Contact
Fan Services 416-815-5982; wheelchair-escort requests via submitmyrequest.com/WheelchairEscort. MLSE Coca-Cola accessibility fact sheet: mlse.com/coca-cola-accessibility-fact-sheet
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Elevators
Two passenger elevators inside the VIP entrance lobby, just right of the main gates, serving the upper 300 Level concourse, media box, and suite level
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Fun fact
Despite being a 1921-built heritage arena, every main-concourse washroom is fully accessible and equipped with baby-change tables
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Overview
Coca-Cola Coliseum is fully accessible with elevators, wheelchair seating areas, and accessible restrooms on all levels. Accessible parking is available in nearby Exhibition Place lots. Assistive listening devices available at Guest Services. Service animals are welcome. All entrances feature ramps or level access.
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Restrooms
All main-concourse washrooms are fully accessible; a larger accessible washroom (for a mobility-impaired fan plus attendant) is behind Section 102; additional accessible washrooms at the tops of Sections 103 and 117 (300 Level)
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Sensory
Sensory-inclusive venue (MLSE) — on-site sensory bags (fidget tools, noise-cancelling headphones) and access to quiet/calming areas, pre-arrangeable via Fan Services (desk behind Section 117)
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Service animals
Service animals permitted (trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability); documentation may be requested. Other pets prohibited
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Wheelchair seating
Several wheelchair-accessible sections marked with an "A" (e.g., 116A); barrier-free with removable seating. Accessible tickets via Ticketmaster
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Coca-Cola Coliseum is fully cashless; cash is not accepted under any circumstance
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Craft beer
Molson Canadian, Coors, Heineken, and Steam Whistle (a local Toronto craft brewery) available; Crown Royal bar offers spirits and wine
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Fun fact
The venue is a nut-aware but not nut-free building — peanuts and nut products are sold throughout, so fans with allergies are advised to use caution
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Local
Canadian brands including Pizza Pizza, Smoke's Poutinerie, Tim Hortons, and St. Patties (St. Louis-style wings)
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Notable stands
Food Junction (signature items), Crown Royal bar; multiple upper-level concession stands open at capacity
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Outside food policy
Outside food and beverage is not permitted. Exceptions for medical/allergy needs with prior approval from Fan Services (416-815-5982)
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Overview
Coca-Cola Coliseum features concession stands with local Toronto food options and arena classics. The Tempo Team Shop is on the main concourse. Mobile ordering is encouraged through the venue app. Food options highlight Toronto's multicultural food scene with rotating local vendors.
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Signature food
Unique items at the Food Junction stand include Buffalo Chicken tenders, Korean Fried Chicken sandwiches, Beef Taco Loco Fries, Bacon Mac & Cheese eggrolls, and Jerk Chicken Patty Sandwiches
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Venue history
Architect
George F.W. Price (original City Architect, 1921); Brisbin Brook Beynon, Architects (2003 renovation)
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Construction cost
~CA$1 million original (1921); CA$3 million 1963 facelift; CA$38 million 2003 renovation
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Famous moments
1922 Johnny Dundee–Jimmy Goodrich boxing match set a Toronto indoor attendance record (11,900); hosted 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend events (Celebrity Game, D-League All-Star Game); 2015 Pan Am Games gymnastics; 2007 AHL All-Star Game; concerts by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who, Genesis, Bob Dylan
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Fun fact
Originally built for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to display livestock; the annual Toronto Boat Show still builds an indoor pond over the arena floor each year
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Original capacity
~6,500 prior to the 2003 renovation, which expanded it to ~9,700 (raised roof, lowered floor, added seating and 38 suites)
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Original name
CNE Coliseum (also "Coliseum," from 1922); later Ricoh Coliseum (2003–2018), then Coca-Cola Coliseum (2018–present)
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Overview
Built in 1921 as the Civic Arena, later known as the Coliseum. Served as the primary hockey venue for the Toronto Marlies (AHL) since 2005. Hosted hockey during the 1928-29 NHL season. Renamed Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2015. Became home to the Toronto Tempo as the WNBA's first Canadian franchise in the 2026 season.
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Records
Brittney Sykes scored the first points in Toronto Tempo history (inaugural 2026 home slate); 1922 boxing attendance record noted above
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Renovations
1963 (south facade reclad), 1997 (integration into National Trade Centre / Enercare Centre, original facade restored), 2003 (CA$38M conversion to a modern hockey arena), plus upgrades for 2026 Tempo tenancy
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Retired numbers
None for the Tempo (inaugural team). Marlies "Leaf crest" markings for players promoted to the Maple Leafs are visible in the bowl; Tempo banners temporarily cover Marlies signage on game days
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Venue details
Climate
Fully indoor, climate-controlled. The building is kept slightly cool to maintain ice conditions for hockey tenants, so layered clothing is advised; no coat check; no Wi-Fi in the building
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Elevation
~250 ft (≈76 m) above sea level (Toronto / Exhibition Place lakeshore elevation); arena is essentially at grade
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Levels
Two-tier (single, split-level) bowl — lower 100-level and upper 300-level concourse
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Premium
38 private suites (hung above the east and west sides); CIBC Club premium entry on the north side near transit
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Overview
Seating capacity: approximately 7,779 for basketball. The historic arena features a classic bowl design. Standard 94-foot basketball court configuration with excellent sightlines from all seating sections.
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Scoreboard
Four-sided center-hung video board with an upper ring screen and lower rectangular screens; no dedicated individual-statistics video boards
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Shared tenants
Toronto Marlies (AHL) and Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) also call the building home; it sits within the Enercare Centre / Exhibition Place complex
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (laid over the arena floor) oriented south-to-north; single split-level seating bowl
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