Stadium Reviews

Although the RedBlacks have had some issues on the field, taking in an Ottawa RedBlacks is a great option for part of an Ottawa vacation. The rebuilding of the north stand will cause some growing pains in the short term, but the long term investment in Ottawa football is a great sign for CFL fans everywhere.

The 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays has definitely been a disappointment on the field. However, Rogers Centre remains a venue that is changing with the fan experience in mind. Taking in a Blue Jays game while in Toronto is part of the city life and fans won’t be disappointed.

The Tomato Capital of Canada is ripe with hockey atmosphere! The Leamington Flyers are a solid member of the OJHL and their home, Highbury Canco Arena @ Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre is a great spot to catch some junior hockey.

The completion of the first two phases of The Seagram Project is a welcome change for Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football fans. The new Knight-Newbrough Field @ University Stadium offers fans a great spot for a fall afternoon of university football and a break from the construction is also a plus.

The Toronto Argonauts continue to fight and claw their way into the consciousness of the local sports fan in Toronto. Taking in an Argo game at BMO Field is definitely a positive experience, one that more fans need to experience.

It is not an exaggeration to refer to Toronto FC II as an afterthought in the MLSE sports portfolio. The opportunity to develop their own fans and identity with the move away from York Lions Stadium to Barrie will be a welcome change that can only benefit the club.

The Waterloo Warriors continue to provide a good atmosphere for USports football. Hopefully, the Warriors will break through and get to that elusive Vanier Cup and make the Black and Yellow proud.

Although the Ottawa baseball market is redeveloping after the phenomenon that was the rise and fall of the Ottawa Lynx, the Ottawa Titans are bringing in fans at a rate far superior to previous baseball teams. A trip to see the Titans is a great way to spend a summer evening in Canada’s capital, one of the best tourist cities in the country.

Participating in the Oskee-Wee-Wee chant at a Hamilton Tiger-Cats game is a truly unique CFL and Hamilton experience. For fans of the league, heading to the Hammer is a must-do, bucket list item and fans will not be disappointed.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (also known as Mosport) is one of the best-known race courses in Canada, and indeed around the world. The fast, sweeping turns at the facility were created for Formula One’s golden days of speed.

The Scarborough Shooting Stars have brought basketball to The Ends and have enjoyed success on the court and at the turnstile. It is good to see a continued, competitive use for a legacy venue from the 2015 Pan Am Games and a team the east end of Toronto can call their own.

With the transition to the fully professional Canadian Baseball League, time will tell how this affects the league members. It seems as though the Guelph Royals are continuing as a strong member of the league that offers a good environment for baseball at Hastings Stadium and a good experience for fans.

The Niagara River Lions were integral to the creation of the CEBL and remain one of the cornerstone franchises to this day. Summer basketball in the Niagara Region at Meridian Centre is a great way to enjoy some family entertainment and not blow the bank.

The 2026 OJLL season saw a new addition to the ranks of Junior A lacrosse with the Elora Hawks making the jump. The support the Hawks have received in Elora has been pretty remarkable making a lacrosse game a community event rather than just a “friends and family” affair.

After being displaced from Ted Reeve Arena, the Toronto Beaches have found a new Sandbox at Scarborough Arena Gardens. In their first season in their new home, the Beaches are finding their way. There is room for improvement, but the base lacrosse experience is solid.

Although still in their infancy, the Niagara Ironbacks are continuing to blaze trails in the Ontario baseball market as the lone Summer Collegiate team in Southern Ontario. George Taylor Field has become a good place to catch a game and improvements to the ballpark are ongoing.

The fresh identity for the Kitchener Kodiaks has breathed new life into the longtime OJLL franchise. The Kodiaks are hoping to build on their new look to attract a stronger audience and help them climb the standings in a league where success in the Twin Cities has been fleeting.

The Burlington Blaze continue to provide strong competition in the OJLL and can even boast a Minto Cup. Although Central Arena is not an ideal home, it provides a serviceable venue for lacrosse.

We look at the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition and feature the Canadian venues hosting matches. There will be a total of 13 matches between them during the competition.

The Brampton Honey Badgers are making a strong attempt to find their place in the Brampton sports market. By leaning into the city’s demographic and providing affordable, family fun, the Honey Badgers may have found the recipe for success.