Arena tournaments or special events
Step 1 – Review rental rates and payment terms
Arena booking increments
We book arena time in 15 minute increments. The minimum booking period is one hour.
Contact Facility Bookings
Questions? Contact us anytime by email or between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday by phone at 403-268-3800
Arena rental rates
Arena rates vary as follows. Prices are in effect for rentals between April 1 to March 31. GST is included.
A $4.75 risk management fee is applied to each permit.
*Effective Jan. 1, 2025, this fee will increase to $5.75.
Fees include access to the dressing room(s) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after your rental time.
Please review the arena rental terms and conditions section for payment options, facility rules and regulations and other important information.
Prime Time Hours:
Monday to Friday – 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturday and Sunday – 6 a.m. to midnight
Statutory Holidays – Open only on approval of a rental application. Additional costs may apply to staff the facility.
Non-Prime Time Hours:
Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rates for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Minors (17 and under) | Adults (18 and over) | |
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Prime Time* September-June |
$225.75/hr | $303.05/hr |
Non-Prime Time** September-June |
$80.70/hr | $139.20/hr |
Prime Time* July-August |
$225.75/hr | $303.05/hr |
Non-Prime Time** July-August |
$128.73/hr | $160.31/hr |
Off-season dry pad Availability varies by arena |
$71.91/hr | $121.10/hr |
*Mon.-Fri. – 4 p.m.-12 a.m. / Sat.-Sun. – 6 a.m-12 a.m. ** Mon.-Fri. – 6 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Tournament/Special event payment terms
We'll tentatively book your time Once we receive your application and confirm the space is available, we will tentatively book your request. A $26.25 non-refundable administration fee is due at that time to complete your Tournament/Special Event permit. Once you application has been reviewed and approved by the site, a permit will be created and sent to you.
Once you receive your permit, a 25% non-refundable payment is due. The remaining balance is then required 30 days prior to the start of the event.
Tournament Definition - competition which involves a number of teams and games, with the overall tournament winner determined based on the combined results of these individual or team matches. A tournament takes place outside of regular league play and is specific to a duration of time. Tournaments can utilize single venues or multiple venues based on number of competitors and size of competition. A tournament must be a booking of consecutive days, which results in title winner. Tournaments are required to show proof of insurance at time of application and the insurance must be associated with the organization or the individual booking.
Special Event Definition – A special event is a one-time nonstandard facility usage. Special events are required to show proof of insurance at time of application and the insurance must be associated with the organization or the individual booking. or infrequently occurring event outside of the regular use of the facility of an organizations playing or booking schedule.
Step 2 – Learn about our arenas & check availability
Tip: Prepare to be flexible on date, time and arena location. If your first choices aren’t available, having two or three options on hand will make the availability search easier.
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We have arenas throughout Calgary. Please locate the arena you'd like to book and confirm the amenities before checking availability
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The City offers 19 indoor ice arenas available to rent for hockey, ringette and figure skating.
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Arena dry pad rentals are available for ball hockey, lacrosse, in-line skating and special events.
Step 3 – Submit tournament/special event application
Arena applications are accepted on the following dates. If you miss the stated date, you will need to wait until public day to apply.
All applications are accepted starting at 8:30 a.m. Any applications received before 8:30am will be closed and you will be required to reapply.
Applications for | Apply on |
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Spring/Summer (April to August 2025) special events |
Nov. 4, 2024 |
Fall/Winter (September 2025 to March 2026) tournaments/special events |
April 7, 2025 |
Spring/Summer (April to August 2026) special events |
Nov. 3, 2025 |
Review the checklist. When you’re ready, complete the online Tournament/Special Event application.
Application approval process
It takes up to seven business days to process one-time rental applications. We'll let you know the outcome of your application by email.
Ready-to-apply checklist
When you can mark each task completed, you’re ready to fill out the application form.
__ I've read and understand each of the terms and conditions for renting arena space:
- Arena open/close schedule
- Facility rental terms and conditions
- Alcohol consumption – zero tolerance guidelines
- Arena rules and regulations
- Personal information
- Payment options
- Change/cancellation process
- Request a booking amendment
__ I've selected an arena and confirmed my preferred date and time is available.
__ I'm aware of the rental rates and when payment is due.
__ I'm applying on the correct date for a one-time rental.
Cancelling a tournament or special event arena booking
When cancelling, 25% of the total rental fee plus a $26.25 administration fee are non-refundable. The remainder of rental fees will be refunded for canceling a booking provided the cancelation is received by Facility Bookings 30 calendar days or more before the rental date. There are no cancellations or amendments to bookings within 30 days of the booking.
Note: Events/tournament booked in the months of April till August 31st are nonrefundable.
Arena bookings should be cancelled using the amendment tool.