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Canada Life Centre

Winnipeg Jets · Winnipeg, Canada

National Hockey League hockey arena active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Winnipeg Jets
Capacity
15,321
Year Built
2004
Surface
ice
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About Canada Life Centre

Canada Life Centre

When you're planning your hockey pilgrimage to Manitoba's capital, all roads lead to the Canada Life Centre in the vibrant heart of downtown Winnipeg. This is where the city's passionate love affair with hockey comes alive, serving as the thunderous home base for both the NHL's Winnipeg Jets and their AHL farm team, the Manitoba Moose. Whether you're catching a high-stakes professional matchup or watching tomorrow's stars develop their craft, you'll be experiencing hockey in one of the sport's most devoted markets.

The arena's downtown location makes it incredibly accessible for visitors—you can easily walk from nearby hotels, restaurants, and attractions, turning game day into a full Winnipeg experience. The atmosphere inside is electric, with some of the league's most knowledgeable fans creating a "whiteout" during playoffs that's become legendary across the hockey world. Make sure to arrive early to soak in the pre-game energy in the surrounding district, where sports bars buzz with anticipation and Jets jerseys outnumber winter coats, even in February.

Historic moments
2011
Jets First Game Return to Winnipeg
15,004 attendance
Other
2015
NHL Playoffs First Round - Game 1 vs Anaheim
15,321 attendance
Other
2016
NHL Heritage Classic
33,240 attendance
Other
2018
NHL Playoffs Conference Final - Game 1 vs Vegas
15,321 attendance
Other
2019
NHL Playoffs First Round - Game 6 vs St. Louis
15,321 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 6p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p