Stadium Reviews

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.

Right out of the gates the Toronto Tempo have acquired a solid following making tickets difficult to come by. The gameday atmosphere at Coca-Cola Coliseum is solid for the first season. It will be interesting to see if the Tempo can maintain their following and force themselves into a larger venue.

With the World Cup coming to Toronto in 2026, the expansion of BMO Field is a reality. How this affects Toronto FC in the latter part of the season as well as what the future holds for the stadium remains to be seen. That being said, a trip to TFC is a great way to take in the (2nd) highest level of soccer the city has to offer.

The Toronto Marlies may have a bit of trouble getting noticed in the very crowded Toronto sports scene, however the AHL squad has a good following and play in a classic hockey arena. Fans will definitely enjoy their trip to Coca-Cola Coliseum.

The Kitchener Rangers offer one of the elite experiences in all of Junior Hockey. Dom Cardillo Arena and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium provide one of the greatest spots to watch a hockey game in the world. It would behove hockey fans everywhere to make the trip to Kitchener to catch hockey history in action.

The Toronto Sceptres have found phenomenal success in the PWHL since its inception. The move to Coca-Cola Coliseum was necessitated by the fans and it is curious if another move is in the not-too-distant future with attendance better than ever.

The London Knights are the gold standard of franchises in the Ontario Hockey League and the Greater Canadian Hockey League. Their home, Canada Life Place, is among the best in the league, and taking in a Knights game will provide fans with one of the best experiences in Junior Hockey.

The Barrie Colts are a franchise worthy of the memory of Dale Hawerchuk and Sadlon Arena is a solid arena for Junior Hockey. What was once one of the quietest experiences, now has a bit of life to it and a Colts game is a great experience.

The Cobourg Cougars are the epitome of junior hockey. The only game in town that the community rallies around. The Cobourg Community Centre has lots going for it and is a comfortable spot to catch a hockey game. It will be interesting to see how the team and community bounces back from the 2025-26 season challenges.

The Waterloo Warriors have now fully embraced the renovation to the PAC. Carl Totzke Court @ Physical Activities Complex is a comparable facility to other USports programs and the Warriors are slowly improving. Returning to the success of the seventies and eighties is the ultimate goal, and providing fans a solid gameday experience is a step in the right direction.