Saddledome's Final Season: A Calgary Icon Bids Farewell

0:00It's March 21st for the Calgary Flames. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Scotiabank Saddle Dome in Calgary is gearing up for its final season with CSEC teams in 2026-2027. This marks the end of operations for the Calgary Flames and other clubs after decades of hosting NHL games and major events. More info on farewell celebrations will come out before the 2026-2027 hockey season starts. The arena opened back in 1983, built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and as the Flames New Home. Over the years, it welcomed the A.H.L.'s Calgary Wranglers, the W.H.L.'s Calgary Hitmen, and the N.L.L.'s Calgary Roughnecks along with huge concerts, tournaments and conventions. Fans have mixed feelings about saying goodbye to a venue that shaped Calgary Sports Scene for over 40 years. It's been the heart of community gatherings and big moments, leaving a lasting mark on the city.

1:00In April 2023, CSEC, the city of Calgary and the Alberta government agreed to build Scotia Place, a new event center with a community. Rink and District upgrades, groundbreaking happen in July 2024 with the project set to wrap up by Fall 2027. To stay in the loop on farewell news and contests, join Club Red through the Flames app. As Calgary steps into this exciting new chapter, the Sadow Dome's legacy lives on.