Calgary Flames fans got a fresh look at how Scotia Place is coming together, and the latest construction update shows the project is moving into a more recognizable stage.
The City of Calgary released its Nov. 10 update on the massive new event centre, detailing the work completed through October. The biggest headline: all four shoring towers have been removed, which means the roof is now standing on its own without centre support structures.
That’s a major milestone for the building, which remains on track to open in time for the 2027-28 NHL season.
Work inside the arena kept moving as well. Concrete was poured for the event-level slab from the north side through to the southeast corner, while installation of the seating structure, known as the stadia, continued on the north side of the event level.
The fan experience is starting to take shape too. Installation began on the LED ribbon board along the upper concourse, giving a clearer sense of what the building will look like once it’s finished.
Outside, the arena’s profile is becoming more defined. Additional fins were added to the northeast section of the roof’s cauldron, and crews continued working on the exterior envelope, where the first glacier-inspired features are set to be installed.
Progress extended to the surrounding facilities in October as well. Concrete was poured for the roof of the Esso Community Arena, crews kept assembling the historic Stephenson Building as part of the development, glass installation moved forward at the food hall, and structural steel was installed for the video board planned for the south outdoor plaza.
Scotia Place is being built as Calgary’s new home for sports and entertainment, replacing the Scotiabank Saddledome, which has housed the Flames since 1983. The new building is expected to open in fall 2027 ahead of the Flames’ 2027-28 season.
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