Calgary Flames fans heading into the Saddledome this season will find the beer taps still pouring Molson, but they’ll also notice a higher bill at the concession stand.
The Flames opened their final season at the arena on Thursday night, and the first look at 2026-27 food and beverage prices showed a bump across the board for alcohol. The biggest everyday change is on an 18-ounce draught of Molson Canadian or Coors Original, which now costs $14.25. That’s up from $13.25 last season.
Other drink prices have climbed as well. Highballs are listed at $12.75, compared with $12 a year ago.
Coolers now go for $15.75, up from $14.75. Wine prices range from $15.25 for six ounces to $18.75 for nine ounces, after sitting between $14.50 and $18 last season.
This is the second straight year the Flames have sold Molson products. The team made the switch from Original 16 before the 2025-26 season, marking a return to a familiar setup at the Saddledome, where Molson products were served through the 2010-11 season.
So the beer selection is staying put for the building’s farewell year, but the cost of that first pint is not.
Even with the increase, Saddledome prices still come in below what fans are paying in some other NHL buildings. At Rogers Place, a draught beer is $18.50 this season, while the same beer costs $19.50 at Vancouver Canucks games.
And the price climb in Calgary may not be done. With the Flames set to move into Scotia Place next season, game-night costs are expected to rise, and that could mean beer prices move up again, potentially by more than the $1 jump from last season.
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