Caution Updated:

  • New! City-wide Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions are in effect and indoor water conservation is needed while crews connect the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main to the existing water system. Learn more about water restrictions

Facility features - Ken Bracko Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules.

View drop-in and print schedule
  • One artificial ice surfaces
  • Press box with broadcast accommodation
  • Four Nevco score boards with flexible scoring and timing capabilities
  • Yorkville Stadium speakers with intercom system
  • Ken Bracko Arena has a seating capacity of 2,121
  • Three meeting rooms each seating 30 people
  • 18,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space (trade shows)
  • Four (4) multi-use dressing rooms
  • One event office
  • Wheel chair accessible on ground level - North Entrance
  • First aid room available on the arena level
  • See facility schedule for availability.
  • Easy access via Calgary Transit regular routes and light rail transit
  • Max Bell Centre offers the following in-house services:
    • Concession and catering
    • Security
    • Electrician
    • Walking track
    • Liquor service
    • Concession open game nights or as requested
    • Cold vending machines 

Home teams

  • Calgary Northstars Hockey Association - U18 AAA Northstars 
  • Alberta Junior Hockey League - Calgary Canucks
  • Raider's Junior A Lacrosse

Looking for more places to skate? The City runs 19 arenas at 12 locations. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all participants especially for children and youth.

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