Construction at Scotia Place reached another visible turning point this week, and the latest updates show the Calgary Flames’ future home starting to feel a lot closer to a finished NHL building.
The biggest headline came Monday, when crews installed the final steel beam in the roof of Scotia Place. CANA said more than 1,000 tradespeople were on site for a BBQ to mark the moment. The company also posted on Instagram: “The final beam is up, the roofline is taking shape, and Scotia Place is one big step closer to opening its doors next Fall,”
For fans watching the project from outside, the arena’s shape is becoming impossible to miss. The full exterior is now visible from blocks away, and the roof has been nearing completion for a while, even if that progress has been harder to spot from street level. A late-August photo shared by user marinajordan00 on Threads offered a clearer look at how far that part of the build has advanced.
The work has not been limited to the roof. On Wednesday, Scotia Place’s official Instagram account posted a series of August construction updates, including framing work continuing around the northwest entrance and tree wells being installed along the west perimeter.
While the new building keeps moving forward, the Flames are still in the Saddledome for what is their final season in the iconic arena. Construction at Scotia Place will continue with the goal of having the team begin playing there for the 2027-28 season.
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