Major Scotia Place milestone reached as future home of Calgary Flames takes shape
Calgary Flames fans got another glimpse of what the future holds at Scotia Place, with the latest construction update revealing some significant progress.
The City of Calgary released its latest construction update on Nov. 10, highlighting the progress made throughout October at the massive new event centre. Among the biggest developments was the removal of all four shoring towers, meaning the building’s roof now stands on its own without the need for centre support structures.
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It’s another significant step forward for the project, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2027-28 NHL season.
There has also been plenty of progress inside the building, with concrete poured for the event-level slab from the north side through to the southeast corner. Installation of the seating structure, known as the stadia, also continued on the north side of the event level.
Fans can now also get a better idea of what the in-arena experience will look like, as installation began on the LED ribbon board along the upper concourse.
Outside, the building’s distinctive design is becoming increasingly visible. Additional fins were installed on the northeast section of the roof’s cauldron, while work continued on the exterior envelope where the first glacier-inspired features will be installed.
An early rendering of Scotia Place. (@NHLFlames/X)
October also brought progress to a few of the other facilities surrounding the main arena. Concrete was poured for the roof of the Esso Community Arena, while crews continued assembling the historic Stephenson Building, which is being incorporated into the development.
An early glimpse into the Esso Community Arena. (@cityofcalgary/Instagram)
Glass installation also progressed at the food hall, and structural steel was installed for the video board planned for the south outdoor plaza.
Scotia Place is being built to become Calgary’s new home for sports and entertainment, replacing the Scotiabank Saddledome, which has served as the Flames’ home since 1983.
The new building is expected to open in fall 2027 ahead of the Flames’ 2027-28 season.
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