Seating guide
Canadian Tire Centre — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a arena — not Canadian Tire Centre's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Senators' home in suburban Kanata, well west of downtown Ottawa.
Where to sit
Best value
Lower-level (100s) corner sections — close to floor prices below premium sideline rates.
For sports
Center-ice / half-court 100s, rows 5–20.
For concerts
Floor if you want energy; lower-level sections at a 45° angle to the stage often see and hear better than floor rows far back.
Budget play
Upper-level (200s/300s) center rows 1–5 — the rail keeps sightlines clean.
Canadian Tire Centre fan tip
Plan ahead - it is about 25 minutes from downtown; book parking or OC Transpo event buses.
Common questions
How many people does Canadian Tire Centre hold?+
Canadian Tire Centre holds approximately 18,500 people as a arena. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is Canadian Tire Centre indoor or outdoor?+
Canadian Tire Centre is fully indoor.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.