Calgary Flames make major announcement on future of Saddledome
The Calgary Flames have had an iconic arena with the Saddledome since 1983, but it's time for an update.
According to Sportsnet's Eric Francis, the Calgary Flames will begin construction on a new arena next week, with a target to open in the 2027-28 season.
On Monday, the Flames, city and province will officially start the building of the $926 million Event Centre with a sod turning event. I'm told design renderings will also be unveiled Monday
While the Saddledome is an iconic building for Calgarians, it's time the Flames updated their facilities to a world-class arena - and that's what the plans sound like. The new 18,000 seat Event Centre in Calgary will feature multiple community spaces within the grounds as well.
Some major renovations have already begun that could be transported over to the new Event Centre too. Yesterday the Flames took down their longtime jumbotron, and will debut a new one this season.
These developments are great for the Flames franchise, and even for the city of Calgary. The Saddledome was the second oldest arena in NHL by ten years, only behind Madison Square Garden. It's great to see this update, and hopefully the Flames can usher in a new era of playoff hockey as their arena opens.
Source: Eric Francis
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| Yes, need a totally new arena | 107 | 64.1 % |
| No, it's cool, renovate it | 48 | 28.7 % |
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